…departments to preserve more than $50 million in agricultural trade. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…U.S. and China. Implementation of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and the U.S.- Mexico-Canada Agreement was monitored by FAS during 2020. FAS was involved in the pursuit of bilateral trade agreements…
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
…2020 ended, there is great optimism for 2021 including progress with the Chinese market. Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter wasn’t as optimistic regarding China when she spoke at the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, multiple approaches available to reduce tillage…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…will provide supplemental support to an ongoing U.S. International Trade Commission investigation related to the damages caused by increased imports of fresh, chilled and frozen blueberries. Alliance members are seeking…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…even worse time than now: during our civil war. It was a horrible time. The customs that arose – the pastoral peace of the manger, the gifts of the Magi,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-21-20
…two China trade deal needs to happen and a report which highlights the issues with guidelines used for groundwater management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…heated election, and that has some leaders worried about China’s recent trade maneuvering. Western Growers President Dave Puglia serves on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee that deals with trade matters….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag groups push USTR for fair trade with the…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers…
AFBF Priorities Rolling into 2021: Water, Taxes, Trade, Farm Bill
…a few of those ongoing priorities include water, trade, taxes and the next Farm Bill. Listen to the full report below. AFBF Priories Rolling into 2021: Water, Taxes, Trade, Farm…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…products shipped out of U.S. ports. The increased amount of trade traffic coming from Asia has put an even higher premium on the value of shipping containers. During the virtual…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…in the Office of the USTR as chief counsel for China Trade Enforcement. “Ms. Tai has deep trade experience and a solid understanding of the need to enforce existing trade…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…The selection of Vilsack is receiving a broad array of support from various industry groups. Organizations including the Organic Trade Association, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the National Pork Producers…