…of California’s Director of Quality Assurance & Industry Services Tim Birmingham said low amounts of aflatoxins are still an issue for specific markets, and technologies can help processors clean-up those small quantities….
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…States Meat Export Federation The Beef Checkoff plays an extremely important role in providing education and driving demand for our beef. Competition is fierce among proteins in the United States…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…spend millions more just to access California markets,” Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a statement. “If this unconstitutional law is allowed to stand, California will…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…As the top market for U.S. beef exports, Japan accounts for one quarter of our exports and roughly $2 billion in annual sales. As a beef producer, I understand the…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…these critical markets for Iowa agriculture.” Background on the Renewable Fuel Standard: Congress passed the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…a Nebraska rally demanding government intervention to alleviate price disparities impacting cattle markets: “Yesterday, an HSUS-funded organization called the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) held a rally in Omaha, Nebraska…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…quality crop,” said Matoian. The outlook for California pistachios is a positive one, with demand remaining strong in existing markets and growth continuing in new markets. Even during times of…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…as well as the staged tariff elimination for additional products like cherries and oranges – will result in significant export opportunities for our members and the broader fresh produce industry.”…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…to two of its largest export markets, Zieba explained. Last year, more than 40 percent of U.S. pork exported went to Canada and Mexico. USMCA will strengthen the strong economic…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…one export market for U.S. beef, accounting for one quarter of our exports. The only way for U.S. beef producers to remain competitive in our leading export market is to…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…several agricultural and industrial tariffs, as well as digital commerce. Japan is the fourth-largest export market for American agricultural products, averaging nearly $11 billion annually over the past 20 years. …
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…of (Agriculture) Secretary (Sonny) Perdue and look forward to the results of the USDA investigation.” Houston also stressed the importance of foreign trade, better access to lucrative foreign markets like…