…way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Hong Kong. “This is great news for American ranchers and beef companies,” said Vilsack. “Hong Kong is already the…
CA Citrus Could Go Back to China
A Chinese delegation is visiting California this month, in what could be an opportunity for the state’s citrus industry to renew exports to China. However, it would mean some changes…
Postive Growth for Beef and Pork Exports
…reports beef and pork exports continued their positive growth in April, increasing by double digits in volume, according to USDA statistics. The April total pork exports rose 11 percent over…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…body, the OIE, believes that cases of PEDv and these other swine enteric coronavirus diseases shouldn’t be the basis for countries to restrict exports of pork and pork products from…
Records for U.S. Ag Exports
Crawford U.S. agricultural products are being shipped to other nations at a record setting pace. Gary Crawford has more. Export Prospects Getting Brighter…
New Potential Growth Market for U.S. Meat
Where is the next next potential growth market for U.S. red meat? Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells us about a new initiative. US Meat Exports Emerging…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…exports and markets, as well as where to find sources of marketing research to develop knowledge of business practices and opportunities for entry. Information on how to take advantage of…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…U.S. beef and beef product exports by $50 million. At the forum, Vilsack joined Martínez and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Gerry Ritz, for a panel discussion entitled: Integration…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…Sales to oil mills accounted for 49 percent of the disposition. The remaining 51 percent will be used for seed, feed, exports and various other uses. View the Pacific Region…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…over 81,033 farms in California that sell approximately $33.9 billion in agricultural products. Immigration reform would provide a skilled and reliable workforce for the agriculture industry, increase production, boost exports…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…government and industry on market development. The past five years represent the strongest period for U.S. agricultural exports in the history of the United States. Farm exports in fiscal year…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…eight new buyers from Asia, which has helped increase our existing exports there. Additionally, many of our domestic customers are located in the Bay Area, Chicago and the East Coast,…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…them, ultimately resulting in the 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…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…of dairy exports, leaving additional supply for the domestic market and tempering the price impact related to drought. Any further increase will be in the range of 25 to 40…