The California Avocado Commission was, of course, happy to hear that part of the ‘phase-one’ agreement between the U.S. and China included Hass avocados. But now the commission has to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-19-20
…the reopening process, get an update on trade with China and take a look at one category of biopesticides. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Week in Review: More Research Support for Tree Nuts, CA Avocados Heading to China
The tree nut industry is coming together to provide funding support to add more researchers to the UC Cooperative Extension. After 15 years of work, Hass avocados from California will…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…avocados can now be exported to China as one of the provisions of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. “It’s been a long time coming; a very windy…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…about China’s lack of sanitary standards. Food poisoning in China is extremely common. Internationally, Chinese companies have been held responsible for numerous horrendous failures in food safety. In 2007, federal…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…is reportedly being made in the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement as it pertains to agricultural products. “China has worked with the United States to implement measures that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the phase one trade deal with China and how…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
…China, the almond 2020 forecast, research to combat Pierce’s Disease in vineyards and how the availability of biological solutions for agribusiness is improving. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-11-20
…neuropeptides against itself, and get an update on the phase one trade agreement with China. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features, and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently announced that there has been trade progress made on behalf of the U.S.-China Phase One…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
…farmers as relief from the trade dispute with China. American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore says the bureau is looking at a variety of ways the government can help….
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…the disease in China and Italy shows this is the only thing that will work. Some people don’t seem to understand that we’re faced with a disease that is easily…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…This is a nightmare scenario: a pandemic of disease striking our homes. Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. It raged through China then Europe, filling hospitals to the breaking…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…efforts include continued monitoring and reporting on U.S. agricultural exports, global agricultural trade, and trade policy priorities such as implementation of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. Farm…