Several groups representing the potato industry recently sent thanks to USDA Secretary Perdue in a letter, after voicing support for the inclusion of potatoes in trade negotiations with Mexico. In…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-27-19
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 China and Japan, Senate Bill 559 being…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…trade negotiations to progress, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said during a technology conference that “we think an escalation of the trade war is against the interest of China, the…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…markets. Other NPPC trade priorities include ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement, which preserves zero-tariff pork trade in North America, and resolving trade disputes with China that will enable U.S. pork producers to capitalize on an unprecedented…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…export markets farmers and ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source:…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…estimated damage from trade disruptions was calculated for its support package for farmers announced on July 25, 2019. USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist developed an estimate of gross trade…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…his continued work to secure fair trade that benefits our nation’s producers and consumers alike. When it comes to trade and agriculture, we have a mutually dependent relationship with Mexico…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
Earlier this week Vice President Mike Pence noted the importance of getting the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ratified as it could be the “template for all our future trade deals.” During…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…from this agreement. The Department’s Enforcement and Compliance unit in the International Trade Administration, which negotiated today’s draft suspension agreement, is responsible for vigorously enforcing U.S. trade law and does…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the value of the U.S. dollar affects trade…