…a significant number of agricultural exports. Prior to the protests, there had been some progress made in addressing port congestion and getting products moved in a timelier manner. Shutting down…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…very, very interested in strengthening their trade ties with American agriculture, and there’s a lot of opportunities to increase our exports and our presence in the region and, specifically, as…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…to place higher duties on imports of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilizer. The ITC vote negates the Commerce Department ruling that found Russia, Trinidad, and Tobago were unfairly subsidizing exports…
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
…agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture. The purpose is to develop stronger trade relationships in the eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. “The USDA Philippines trade…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…session. He highlighted not only the impact of ongoing drought and the need for federal intervention but also the need to support American ag exports. Matoian, along with others, pointed…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…offload foreign-made products and profit off West Coast ports must provide opportunities for American exports in return,” Congressman Garamendi said in a press release. “Our legislation would put American exports…
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
…a painful toll at home and abroad. Ukrainian grain exports have collapsed, and Western sanctions limit Russian oil and fertilizer exports. Sidedressing nitrogen on 24 rows of corn in one…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Some estimates suggest we’ve lost out on more than $25 billion in agricultural exports.” President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt was in attendance at the…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…U.S. ag exports with cargo space. The authority of the Federal Maritime Commission will also be bolstered to ensure American exporters are being treated fairly. “Undue burden to our food…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…of exports leaving the United States. “This is like a death knell in the markets that we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars if not more trying to open after…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…pork continues to face a 25 percent retaliatory duty on product going to China.” Apple exports have also experienced a decline of 19 percent since 2018, largely due to the…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…all. I believe a transformed food system will sustainably produce more food, allowing the United States to meet its global responsibility through exports and donations to ensure global food security.”…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…and ranchers, including improving relationships and reaching new agreements with this region’s countries. The IPEF will help reduce barriers, improve the adoption of science-based standards and grow American agricultural exports…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March, with value increasing 33 percent to a new record of $1.07…