…that number because of the ongoing trade tensions with China. “While export sales are very strong at this point in the marketing year, China currently represents 19 percent of total…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China trade truce, CTRI continuing to…
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
…very substantial phase one deal.” China reportedly agreed to significantly increase agricultural purchases, as much as $40-50 billion worth. China also agreed to certain intellectual property measures, as well as…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…trade agreement. That’s great news. “We hope the momentum from this win carries through to the negotiations with China this week and sets the stage for similar bilateral agreements with…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…SLF, originally from China, has spread to Korea and Japan, and has been found most recently in the United States in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Delaware. These insects are…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…trade tension, it appears that demand for pistachios has remained fairly constant. “We see the demand for pistachios growing all around the world. China has been a strong market, and…
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…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…Japan and China, and the need for Congress to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The future success of the U.S. beef industry relies on competitive market access to a growing…
Dairy Exports Remain Strong Despite Trade Troubles
Dairy exports appear to be holding strong despite the decline in volume headed for China. Figures from the U.S. Dairy Export Council demonstrate solid numbers for dairy exports in July. …
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
…that the change in timing is in response to a request from Vice Premier of China, Liu He, who cited the importance of the 70th Anniversary of the People’s Republic…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…the data. The top ten markets for California in 2017 were the European Union, Canada, China/Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Koria, India, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Vietnam. As the industry…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China’s “good gestures” proving well for…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
…their pork exports to China. Pork is somewhat unique given that it is the most important protein consumed in China, accounting for a significant part of the consumer price index….
China Files Another WTO Complaint Over American Tariffs
…issue before China has the ability to seek WTO adjudication which could potentially last several years. If the WTO finds that the U.S. has broken the rules China will be…