…January-November exports to the Oceania region up 9 percent year-over-year in volume (63,653 mt) and 2 percent higher in value ($179.6 million). Led by Japan and Korea, Asian markets shine…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…and consumption, she said. The use of California raisins in more recipes for moon cake, a traditional Asian pastry popular during the lunar New Year celebration, also may help boost…
Canada Books First Trade Discussion with China on Bilateral Agreement
…the Asian nation by 2025. Meanwhile, Freeland says she hopes to hold talks with the United Kingdom’s trade secretary as the U.K. will trigger the formal process for leaving the…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…said the tree was located across the street from an area where the CPDPP found Asian citrus psyllids that were carrying the bacteria that causes the disease. The homeowner was…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…tons in 2020. The Asian-Pacific region is expected to be the largest regional market for beef. Growing disposable incomes in China and increasing demand for beef should be a key…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…choices in typical dining environments: potlucks and parties, coffee shops, buffets, Italian restaurants, and Asian cuisine takeout. All of these resources can help consumers utilize real solutions in their typical…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…citrus psyllid, and is in response to an analysis conducted by the University of California that looked at Asian citrus psyllid find patterns along transportation corridors. As the number of…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…has left authorities in Asian and European nations scrambling to deal with the disease and prevent further trouble. U.K. officials are now dealing with the first case that’s been recently…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…the 14/15 citrus crop year versus 13/14 were down $600 million,” notes Joel Nelsen, President of California Citrus Mutual a citrus producers’ trade association. “This Administration and this Secretary fail…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…the continental United States. Over the last 10 years, APHIS has thoroughly reviewed Argentina’s citrus production and packing practices and fully evaluated pest risks to U.S. agriculture. The review included…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…this weekend proved manageable and well within preferable ranges for the Valley’s citrus growers. About California Citrus Mutual – CCM is the only advocacy organization representing CA citrus growers on…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
Talks are picking up on the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, which is being pushed by China as an alternative to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Talks began to pick…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…planting materials are available to American specialty crop producers. This year, funded projects include: Asian Defoliating Moth Survey: $1,166,298 for 13 states; Spotted lanternfly: $1,682,999 to support eradication and education…