…Mexico allows for an unfair advantage at the expense of American producers. Fresh Produce Association of the Americas President Lance Jungmeyer disagreed that Mexico was at fault, instead pointing to…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “We built strong trade ties with Mexico through NAFTA and improved upon them with USMCA, but recent moves by Mexico to limit American…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-18-21
…be a bit overstated, Mexico serving as a primed market for almond growth, Australian researchers developed an alternative method for milk processing, and a potential tax on PPP loans in…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
Mexico isn’t viewed as a major market for California almonds but the region is primed for exponential growth according to the Almond Board of California. North American Marketing Manager Becky…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…Tai has worked on trade issues with China and was involved in negotiations related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ag industry members appear optimistic about her confirmation. COURTESY: C-Span “AFBF congratulates…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued a joint letter detailing their concern. The groups assert that Canada is not fulfilling its obligation for fair market access under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…count. The Western Monarch spend their winters on the coast then go to Rockies for the summer. The Eastern Monarch goes even further, from Mexico to Canada and back. With…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…focused on key issues such as workforce challenges and the essential role of education. Afternoon sessions will focus on the challenges and opportunities related to Mexico and Latin America. Listen…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…blueberry investigation, highlighting instances of damages created by increased imports. The claim was made that blueberries coming from Canada, Mexico, and South America were jeopardizing the vitality of American producers….
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…from Mexico specifically have increased by 2,111 percent in the past 10 years. Blueberry growers appear to be divided on how imports have impacted prices for domestic producers. The recently…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…Arizona, genetically engineered cotton and the use of conventional pest management systems helped rid the U.S. and Northern Mexico of pink bollworm. The study was recently published in the Proceedings of…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…U.S. and China. Implementation of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and the U.S.- Mexico-Canada Agreement was monitored by FAS during 2020. FAS was involved in the pursuit of bilateral trade agreements…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
…Mexico, and El Paso Valley, Texas. The program is a cotton industry effort to validate sustainability practices and provide confidence. The goal is to ensure demand for U.S. cotton remains…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
…no longer be participating come the new year. Democrat Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico lost his reelection bid. Committee members T.J. Cox of California and Anthony Brindisi of New…