…efforts to improve market access in China and expand ethanol exports to Mexico. Bekkering discussed the administration’s approach to international food assistance, explaining how USDA aims to address global hunger…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…carrying substantial inventories from China, California and Chile and may delay purchases while they work through existing supplies. That could pressure both the in-shell and kernel markets. Higher freight costs…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
…new “30 for 30” framework with China. Lindberg discussed potential opportunities for U.S. fruits, nuts, vegetables and other agricultural products, as well as an upcoming USDA trade mission to China….
U.S.-China Trade Talks Could Address Meat Export Barriers
DepositPhotos image U.S.-China trade talks could provide a path toward resolving technical barriers affecting American meat exports, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Recent discussions…
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
…freight costs and geopolitical disruptions. Turkey, a major buyer of California in-shell walnuts last season, is entering this year with significant inventory from California, China and Chile. Jameson said that…
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
…and China. U.S. Cherry Crop Faces Weather Challenges In the United States, production is forecast at 317,000 metric tons, a 22% decline from the previous year. Weather has been a…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Water Challenges
…in Papagni’s conversation with Villagomez. California citrus relies heavily on export markets, and Villagomez said shipments to China have declined substantially since the Trump administration came into office. The industry…
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
…controversy, which has also drawn attention in China following reports about pesticide residues detected on some of the company’s strawberries. The issue stems from a lawsuit filed by consumers in…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…fruit as they once did,” Barserian said, adding that California has slipped from the world’s leading raisin producer to fourth behind countries including Turkey and China. A major portion of…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…appears more favorable than many feared earlier in the year. According to Toor, Europe continues importing California almonds tariff-free, while many anticipated retaliatory tariffs never materialized. China remains the primary…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…season despite a current 15% tariff. Premium Quality Sets California Apart Competition from countries such as China and Chile remains part of the global marketplace, but Verloop believes California’s greatest…
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
…United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Southeast Asia, have also contributed to stronger international shipments over the past year. Verloop noted that while competition from countries such as Chile and China…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…in markets including Europe, while noting additional growth opportunities exist in countries such as India and China. He also encouraged specialty crop organizations to take advantage of USDA’s Technical Assistance…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…has reportedly reduced competing supplies, potentially creating additional export opportunities for California almonds, particularly in China and other key markets. Crop Quality Looks Promising Despite weather fluctuations, early reports suggest…