…and so much more.” The trade deal with Japan will benefit several California crops as highlighted by Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky. “Japan is the third-largest market for American agricultural…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…lower prices, with significant market and trade disruptions stemming from tariffs. Listen to the report below. American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Latest USDA Expectations for 2019 Cotton Crop
…compared to last month, we’re still going to have a lot of U.S. cotton.” Expectations for U.S. mill use were also reduced by about 100,000 bales, as well as American…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…ties with our North American neighbors and ensure tariff-free trade with the two countries, Zieba explained. Unfortunately, the trade situation with China remains frustrating, Zieba said. The trade dispute with…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…ranchers.” Background: The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will provide America’s farmers and ranchers enhanced market access in our third largest agricultural export market. When implemented, this Agreement will enable American producers…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…several agricultural and industrial tariffs, as well as digital commerce. Japan is the fourth-largest export market for American agricultural products, averaging nearly $11 billion annually over the past 20 years. …
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…restaurants and chefs. In a letter sent today to the California congressional delegation, the coalition urged approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA would replace the North American Free…
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced updated restrictions on importing tomato and pepper seeds in order to protect American agriculture from a potential outbreak. The Animal and Plant Health…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
…meet their goals and do it in a professional, clear, succinct way,” Ball noted. “The more likely the buyer is to pay attention and to trust that you’re going to…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…of passing USMCA saying, “We need a strong and reliable trade deal with our top two customers for U.S. agriculture products. USMCA will provide certainty in the North American market…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…maybe nothing that you can act on right away,” said Bayer’s North American Food Stakeholder Manager Jenny Maloney, “Everything that you will hear and learn at this meeting you’ll be…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…consumer demand,” said Houston. “Colin’s passion for the beef community has made him one of the most effective advocates in American agriculture and I’m excited that he will now be…