…changer for how industry exports and operates.” The quick response, sound scientific strategy, hard work by growers and industry, and the support of the community has produced fantastic results. We…
Farm Bureau Supports Trade Promotion Authority Bills
…agricultural exports, the United States has much to gain through congressional approval of TPA. The U.S. is coming off a record year of $152 billion in agricultural exports. TPA will…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…to stop all exports, like wine, or cars? The amount of water used is another reason to target almonds; people in the cities think Ag in general, and almonds in…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
…those working in American agriculture, we have seen record agricultural exports over the last six years. We saw our agricultural economy remain strong and help keep the country afloat through…
Agri View: Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about farm exports are vital to farm progress in today’s Agri View. Export Trade…
Stronger Dollar May Mean Weaker Agricultural Exports
Overseas sales of some U.S. agricultural products may be suffering as the value of the U.S. dollar grows. Gary Crawford reports. Stronger Dollar May Mean Weaker Agricultural Exports…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…Dan Glickman (Clinton Administration) today announced new bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. The secretaries discussed the importance of new trade partnerships that will help to expand American…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…almonds are exported and nearly 80 percent of bulk almond exports by value are exported from the Port of Oakland. Bulk almonds alone accounted for more than 16 percent of…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…the meantime the shutdown is having an impact on a $500 million California citrus export opportunity. “Today’s announcement by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) further jeopardizes California citrus exports as…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…the multi-billion dollar California almond industry, said APHA President Kelly Covello. “Approximately 70 percent of California almonds are exported and nearly 80 percent of bulk almond exports by value are…
Fruit & Nut Review
…navel oranges was reported to be improving and exports were on the rise. Lemons – The 2014 – 2015 California lemon forecast is 40.0 million cartons (800 thousand tons), unchanged…
Agri View: Beans and Rice
Everett Griner talks about Ag exports to Cuba helping agriculture in today’s Agri View. Beans and Rice…
Agri View: Exports-Imports
Everett Griner talks about how not all international trade crosses oceans in today’s Agri View. Exports-Imports …
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
…an assurance that Congress will give the final agreement only an up or down vote. Over 12 million American jobs depend on exports, and with the renewal of TPA, valuable…