Some unexpected, secondary impacts of the chaotic trade relationship between the U.S. and China are appearing in the international table grape market. Increased tariffs placed on American agricultural goods, combined…
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
…still unclear how much rice China will allow through their customs, this is a good start for the America rice farmers including those here in California. Recently, China made a…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…than $77 million of perishable U.S. products arrived safely at their final destinations. Among them were beef to Bulgaria, cherries to Taiwan, cranberries to China, lobsters to the United Arab…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, the overall global demand for cotton appears to be on the decline. Consumption in China dropped significantly, with lower…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…commodities affected by increased tariffs imposed by China. The grapes were purchased for more than $10 million and will ultimately be delivered to food banks and other food programs around…
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
The bilateral trade war with China while still there, seems to be simmering down. Last week, China purchased 300,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and recently agreed to do away with…
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
The United States and China have agreed to suspend any further tariffs until March 1, allowing the two counties to hopefully negotiate some kind of trade agreement. The Trump Administration…
Almond Update: New Hope For China Relations With 90-day Window
Recent news regarding the relationship between the United States and China has given several agriculture industries hope that tariffs won’t increase anymore and may be reduced. Almond Board of California’s…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
…U.S. pork producer losses of $ 1 billion, or $8 per animal, from the ongoing trade dispute with China. Mexico and China represent approximately 40 percent of total U.S. pork…
Tariff Relief Payments Near $840 Million
In an attempt to lessen the burden on farmers hurt by the trade war with China, USDA offered up a tariff relief package with three main program bundled in. The…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…market is particularly vital to U.S. pork producers, who have been suffering the consequences of retaliatory tariffs,” particularly duties from China and Mexico. To take advantage of the duty-free access…
Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run
…breed of chicken makes for a wonderful pet and mother. Cochins originally came from China, passed through Europe and eventually came to North American during the 1840s and 1850s. They…
Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now
…into China is something they are keeping an eye on. Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
There are some export concerns from alfalfa growers as the Chinese tariffs continue to remain high. Prior to the increased tariffs being put in place, China’s demand for alfalfa hay…