…A decision from the Mexican Supreme Court to allow American access is anticipated by Thanksgiving. The letter written by the National Potato Council and signed by several other potato industry…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
By Ronald Wilfred Jansen/Shutterstock A recent report from the American Trucking Association (ATA) notes that the trucking industry is suffering from a significant lack of drivers. Unless something is done…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…which will lower Japan’s tariffs on American agricultural commodities. Several different commodity groups expressed various levels of support and excitement for improved trade relations with Japan. However, curbing some of…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…regulations restore the traditional distinction between threatened and endangered species,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “This approach will eliminate unnecessary time and expense and…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…the United States and Japan: “Japan is a significant market for United States agriculture exports, making today a good day for American agriculture. By removing existing barriers for our products,…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
The Commerce Department has forged a tentative deal to lift tariffs on Mexican tomatoes with conditions that are designed to protect American producers. U.S. and Mexican officials arrived at the…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…– 43 million employed Americans; which is 28 percent of our entire employment workforce and impacts directly 20 percent of American economy. So, whatever helps U.S. food and agriculture helps…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…laws, while ensuring that trade agreements are fair, reciprocal, and benefit American farmers, workers, businesses, and consumers. Tomato producers across America, including those in Florida, Texas, and Arizona, will benefit…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
Legislation was recently introduced that has the potential for increasing the viability of foreign markets for American produce. The bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley looks…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…hemp this year in California. We’re very optimistic in that we have a vertically integrating business.” Although hemp is not entirely new to the American market, the longstanding prohibition of…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…leader in Canada’s agricultural import market. Furthermore, a well-developed food safety regulatory structure, and broad market access secured under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and retained in the…
FMCSA Publishes Hours of Service Proposal
…provide $274 million in savings for the U.S. economy and American consumers. The trucking industry is a key component to the national economy—employing more than seven million people and moves…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…preserve farmland and rural livelihoods and support healthy communities. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, growers selling locally help to create 13 full-time jobs for every $1 million earned, while…