…eradication of the pest. The Medfly can infest more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard gardens alike. Residents who believe…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…hurt exports. But he maintains the wheat market, in general, is healthy. “So much depends on what happens everywhere else in the world, but nevertheless, right now it’s a pretty…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…$18 billion in food and agricultural exports. Mexico is California’s fifth largest export destination valued at $888 million. Over the last ten years, agricultural exports to Mexico have increased three-fold….
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…and industry on market development. The past six years represent the strongest period for U.S. agricultural exports in the history of the United States. Farm exports in fiscal year 2014…
Agri View: Looking Ahead
Everett Griner talks about expanding exports demanding better facilities in today’s Agri View. Looking Ahead…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…critical juncture to help achieve the industry’s goal,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “With this action we can boost research investments, increase beef exports, and encourage folks here at home…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…a robust bio-based economy; promoting exports and production agriculture fueled by increased productivity and research; encouraging conservation including land management, stewardship and outdoor recreational opportunities; and building a strong local…
United States and Brazil Reach Agreement to End WTO Cotton Dispute
…a permanent resolution to the Cotton dispute,” said Ambassador Froman. “Today’s agreement brings to a close a matter which put hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. exports at risk….
Huge Apple Crop Complications
The California apple industry is facing more problems than just drought conditions. California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says global issues continue to limit U.S. exports. Huge Apple Crop…
Agri View: Farm Exports
Everett Griner talks about expanding farm exports in today’s Agri View. Farm Exports…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. “Resuming…
Almond Board: Russia’s Ban and Almond Exports
How will Russia’s ban on U.S. food imports affect California’s almond industry? Julie Adams, vice president, global technical and regulatory affairs for the Almond Board of California, tells us. Almond…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…exports of organic processed products from the United States are valued at approximately $35 million annually. The United States and Korea are committed to ensuring that all traded organic processed…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…economic growth has been due to exports. In 2013, American exports were a record $2.28 trillion. Agricultural exports alone reached a record $140.9 billion and supported nearly one million jobs…