…as China’s population continues to increase and its economic status the Chinese government will seek better trade deals with everybody. Especially the United States. Meanwhile, in Washington the national political…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…agricultural commodities to Cuba, somebody else does.” He says China, Canada and France are filling a void that could be filled by U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put…
China: Chile Trade Meeting Not About TPP
…the meeting opens the door for China to lead the way on global trade. China has expressed no interested in joining TPP, but rather, remains open to “all regional free…
Trump to Host China’s President Next Month at Mar-a-Lago
…presidential campaign, Trump accused China of unfair trade policies, among other claims. Trump has yet to take any action regarding trade with China, including his promise to formally label China…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…Rice production in China Rice is China’s most important agricultural crop. In 2015, China’s rice crop was 206.4 million metric tons, 30 percent of the global crop that year. Although…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Strong in January
…ham prices. Pork exports to China/Hong Kong were up 17 percent from a year ago in volume (38,012 mt) and 19 percent in value ($76.2 million). U.S. exports to China/Hong…
Tennessee HPAI Not Linked to China HPAI
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the strain of high pathogenic avian influenza found in Tennessee last week is not connected to any strains of bird flu in China. USDA…
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says there is no backroom deal to make changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Branstad, the U.S. Ambassador to China nominee, said he is aware of…
U.S. to Send Representative to Post-TPP Summit
…to be part of the TPP, and China has also been invited to attend. The U.S. representative attending the event has yet to be confirmed, but would likely be acting…
Dow / DuPont Deal on Track in E.U.; Chem China / Syngenta Extended
…the deal could change. Another Dow Jones report says ChemChina extended its $43 billion offer for Syngenta to April 28 as it still looks for regulatory approval of the merger….
$1 Trillion Free-Trade Agreement Now In Force
…As of today, the following WTO members have accepted the TFA: Hong Kong China, Singapore, the United States, Mauritius, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, Botswana, Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of Korea,…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…Integration Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 – 2025) North America U.S. Canada Europe UK Germany France Asia Pacific China India Japan Latin America Brazil Mexico Middle East & Africa…
Bird Flu Strain Becoming More Severe in China
…infections were reported over the last month in China. The World Health Organization said this week China has detected an evolution in the virus that is capable of causing severe…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…markets by volume were Mexico (1.61 billion pounds), China/Hong Kong (1.21 billion pounds), Japan (854.8 million pounds), Canada (452.2 million pounds) and Central and South America (299.7 million pounds). The…