…U.S. Pork Sales Among Other Benefits of Duty-Free Access to China Over 10 Years (NPPC) — Securing zero-tariff access to China for U.S. pork would be an economic boon for…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
…markets involved. The unease created by the lengthy negotiation and ratification process for USMCA has been compounded by deteriorating trade relations with China. Significant time and investment have been made…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…for U.S. rice producers in important markets, are critical to introduce foreign customers to the bounty of goods produced by America’s farmers.” Background: In 2014, the United States, Australia, China,…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…is fighting for America’s farmers and ranchers. While we continue to have confidence in the President’s negotiations with China, this money shows President Trump following through on his promise to…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
(NCC) — The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) applauded the announcement that China will lift its ban on imports…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…is great news for both America’s farmers and China’s consumers,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “China is an important export market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…agreement can be reached soon which would potentially eliminate the need for any more financial assistance. “We’re hopeful that the China negotiations can come to a favorable conclusion,” said Perdue. …
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
…canceled due to unrest in the area. “China and the USA are working on selecting a new site for signing of Phase One of Trade Agreement,” President Trump said via…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
…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…