…trade deal with China to expand the scope of the export market for U.S. ag products to negate the need for another year of MFP payments. Perdue also expressed optimism…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
…of ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register, emphasizes four criteria that would be considered when evaluating…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…builds upon our existing markets to expand United States food and agricultural exports and support food processing and rural jobs. Canada and Mexico are our first and second largest export…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…important to U.S. dairy, such as: Tackling facility and product registration steps that have stymied firms seeking to export to China for several years; Improving the regulatory pathway for exports…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…day for U.S. agriculture,” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky told AgNet West. “We have really the opportunity not only to regain our exports to China but to really significantly…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
A new report points to an eventful year for the California rice industry in 2019, with several ongoing conservation programs and significant developments occurring in various trade markets. The 2019…
Citrus Growers Optimistic for Progress in Chinese Trade Market
The Chinese trade market is a significant export destination for California citrus growers and the ongoing trade dispute has created substantial challenges for the citrus industry. However, there is optimism…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…supports consumer choice and competitive markets on a level playing field. Accordingly, plant-based and cell-cultured products designed to mimic real meat must face the same stringent regulatory requirements as livestock…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…Herring, a hog farmer from Lillington, N.C. “USMCA will allow the U.S. pork industry to maintain long-term, zero-duty market access to two of our largest export markets. “We now urge…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…to be purchased. Markets have had a positive response to the news that tensions between the U.S. and China are beginning to soften, with soybean futures rising last week to…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 2
…worldwide data to stay competitive in markets and insights she’s acquired while working in the industry. She also addresses how technology has impacted businesses and how AgTools can reduce margins…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…American cattle producers had two big reasons to celebrate. That’s because the New Year brings new opportunities and better access to two of our major export markets: Japan and the…
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
…homemade gift for friends and family. In addition, they make a great value-added product that you can sell at farmers markets. Herbs all have different scents and medicinal qualities, so…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…markets in Canada and Mexico represented nearly $40 billion worth of food and agricultural exports in 2018, with expectations for the USMCA to provide for another $2 billion in export…