…including the China-led, 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. “We cannot afford either economically or geopolitically to walk away from the fastest growing region in the world,” Weber said. “If we…
Bat Population Decline
…and the fungus has been found in four more. The fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) has also been found in Europe and China. Seven North American bat species have been confirmed…
Agri View: Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports
…Japan Japan’s agricultural imports (nearly $60 billion in 2013) make it the world’s fourth-largest importer, after the United States, China, and the European Union (EU). Based on total calories consumed,…
Chinese Pork Prices Continue to Rise
…two years ago. Additionally, stringent new environmental rules have forced many small-scale producers out of the market. As a result, Rabobank expects China to import a record 1.5 million metric…
Global Grain Glut to Continue with Second-Biggest Crop on Record
…grain stocks will likely grow again, with much of the increase in China. Crop prices have dropped in the past three years on increased production, and the IGC expects global…
Agri View: Growing for Future Population
…reason we’ll need more food. The spread of prosperity across the world, especially in China and India, is driving an increased demand for meat, eggs, and dairy, boosting pressure to…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…of our commercial reach and the evolution of our differentiated portfolio.” Build-up and integration in China Adama continues to progress towards the realization of its strategic goals in China, especially…
Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal
…the China-led, 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. “The U.S. needs to act more quickly to get the TPP approved and implemented,” said Weber. “If we delay, we fall behind. And…
Agri View: El Niño Fading
…southeastern China. As Michelle discussed, the precipitation impacts in North America haven’t been quite as consistent with expectations so far, although the southeast and particularly Florida have received a lot…
U.S. Agriculture in Vietnam
…the process of negotiating agreements with China, the European Union, Hong Kong, and Israel. In these negotiations, Vietnam has agreed to tariff reductions on many agricultural products, potentially putting U.S….
Conaway-“Cotton Growers Under Assault”
…the National Cotton Council has challenged, saying it has no merit. “American cotton growers remain under assault, and the problems just keep coming. Just last week, China announced it will…
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
…because internal cotton prices are almost double the cost of polyester prices. The U.S. cotton industry highly depends on export markets such as China, but U.S. exports to China are…
Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream
…and fed it to pigs and they nearly killed you trying to get it.” Gallagher says that’s what China is doing with some of our products and the U.S. milk…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
…being cultivated at a larger scale in the USA, Iran, Syria, Turkey, and China. After plantation, it takes approximately eight to ten years until the plant produces its first major…