…McKalip highlighted record-breaking national agricultural exports in the last three years and pointed out a significant focus on specialty crops. “We have placed a large priority and focus on specialty…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
…Korea, a top U.S. export market, presents opportunities for expansion, particularly in health and fitness, ready-to-eat, and convenience products. The trade mission aims to help U.S. agribusinesses increase exports by…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…percent reduction in U.S. agricultural exports to China. The U.S. agricultural sector has greatly benefited from access to the Chinese market, with exports soaring from $1.73 billion in 2000 to…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…While the market is now number two, export numbers have continued to increase there. “This is like the third year in a row that we’ve seen more exports go to…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-05-23
…the 2024 trade mission agenda seeks to build on two record years of ag exports. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to support agricultural exports plans for ag trade missions in 2024 are being set. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 11-30-23
…we’ll hear about legislation to improve specialty crop exports. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…group of lawmakers from California noted that the value of U.S. almond exports was more than $4.6 billion last year. “This tariff hike is not just a number; it’s a…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) are a constant concern for growers. MRL issues can create a variety of obstacles depending on which market citrus exports are destined for. While the industry…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…to allocating $2.3 billion to enhance market opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers and expand food aid globally. NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern emphasized the importance of exports for the…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…for walnut exports. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 21, 2024…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…it’s also important that we think about corn exports not only in the form of corn as the grain but also the opportunities that exist,” she said. “We’re expanding exports…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…a calamity really for the California citrus industry.” The domestic market is the most significant one for California citrus. Cranney said while there is a sizable number of exports, the…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…fruit and vegetable incentive projects that work in a variety of retail settings would also be prioritized under the bill. The Expanding Agricultural Exports Act is also being supported by…