…data helps companies stay competitive in markets. She also explains how the data provided through AGTools allows for full transparency across the entire supply chain while preventing farmers from spending…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…exports to China were valued at $500 million in 2013. Last year, global exports of poultry products were valued at $4.3 billion, making the U.S. the world’s second-largest poultry exporter. …
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…to navigate uncertainty in the marketplace. Waycott talked about how, even in the face of a challenging trade situation between the U.S. and China, the industry found markets in which…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…issues surrounding the amount of influence that meatpackers have on livestock markets. The bill would also restore the mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef and pork. The Farm System Reform…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…make any changes to U.S. mill use, or exports for the 2019 crop year. Exports are currently projected at 16.5 million bales for 2019,” Campiche noted. “Export sales have been very…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…agriculture as a whole. Seed is a global industry, with U.S. exports totaling $1.9 billion in 2018. Seed exports to the U.S.’ largest markets—Mexico and Canada—combined for a total of…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…expected to result in a $65 billion increase in overall gross domestic product. The export markets in Canada and Mexico totaled more than $39.7 billion in food and agricultural exports…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
…and markets. Almond Board of California‘s Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said the industry saw some shifts in where nuts went this past year, a…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
…Hawaii approved a ban on chlorpyrifos back in June of 2018. Efforts to ban the use of chlorpyrifos are also increasing in international markets. During a regulatory committee vote earlier…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…certain FADs would immediately close U.S. pork export markets, with significant harm to our farmers, consumers and overall economy. NPPC continues to advocate for other FAD preparedness measures, including establishing…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…experts from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service evaluate and select a combination of new and growing markets that offer the best prospects for U.S. agricultural farm and food exports. McKinney highlighted…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…even with the uncertainties that have been created by the tariff situation, we’re still moving almonds and it’s because we’ve diversified our markets around the world.” Described as the almond…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. MFP payments are aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…market access to two top export customers.” Canada is the No. 2 market for California agricultural exports and Mexico ranks fifth. Combined farm exports to the USMCA partners exceeded $4.3…