…that number because of the ongoing trade tensions with China. “While export sales are very strong at this point in the marketing year, China currently represents 19 percent of total…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
The inaugural World Cotton Day was held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva last week to showcase the significant global impact that cotton production has on economies of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China trade truce, CTRI continuing to…
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
(NAFB-Oct. 11, 2019) — The U.S. reached a limited trade agreement with China on Friday afternoon that would pave the way for resolutions on broader issues later in the year….
Tariffs on EU Ag Products Coming After WTO Ruling
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) indicated plans to impose tariffs on goods coming from the European Union (EU) which are scheduled to take effect beginning October 18. …
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…local grocer, to function.” The Meat Institute is the largest trade association for meatpackers and processors in the U.S. with members which include Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS USA, Target, and…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBfZsPLJ64 American Farm Bureau Federation Farmers and Ranchers Celebrate Japanese Trade Deal, Look Forward to More (AFBF-Oct. 7, 2019) — President Trump signed the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, which is an important…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
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 the E.U., a walnut snacking opportunity that…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…NCBA Trade show is now open. The annual convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 5-7, 2020, and it’s recommended attendees register early, as convenient housing will fill…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…budget process to consider infrastructure projects to facilitate higher biofuel blends. The Administration will continue to work to address ethanol and biodiesel trade issues. Since taking office in 2017, the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Japan and U.S. trade agreement, the House passing…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…the spending bill last Friday, ensuring the government avoids another costly shutdown in the short term and will continue trade-aid payment dispersal to farmers and ranchers. The bill is only…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…trade tension, it appears that demand for pistachios has remained fairly constant. “We see the demand for pistachios growing all around the world. China has been a strong market, and…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
California farmers and ranchers should see some noticeable benefits from the latest trade deal that has been agreed to with Japan. President Donald Trump recently signed the new trade deal…