New Deals With Japan, European Union Go Into Effect Today (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the new trade deals with Japan…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…Phase One agreement, while work continues to reach a more substantial trade arrangement. There was also significant progress made in the Japanese market in 2019. The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement that…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer when China announced it would be lifting the ban on American poultry. “Reopening China to U.S. poultry will create new export opportunities for our poultry…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…Dec. 10-12 for the 2019 conference, joined by 284 exhibitors filling two trade show halls totaling more than 2.7 acres with equipment and technologies. Organized by the Almond Board of…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…moratorium on expanding large factory farms and would also slowly phase out large concentrated animal feeding operations over the next 20 years. Introduced by potential Democratic presidential candidate Senator Cory…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…and will likely be dependent on continued progress made in trade relations between the U.S. and China. Pakistan is another export market that is showing a significant amount of potential…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
House Vote on Trade Agreement Encourages Farmers (CAFB) — Now that the House of Representatives has approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the California Farm Bureau Federation said it would urge…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continues forward progress with the House of Representatives passing the trade deal by a large margin. The USMCA vote was 385 to 41 in favor of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how trade relations with China are impacting the almond…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…farm equipment industry has been the increased pressure that has resulted from ongoing trade issues. While some of the trade issues are beginning to stabilize, Milstead expressed confidence that the…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…of opening new trade fronts was announced just prior to the latest development with the USMCA and the first phase of a trade agreement with China. After more than a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-17-19
…cost, details of the China U.S. trade deal, and three integrated pest management projects that are being funded by the CDFA. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…the Department of Agriculture to shore up the tools that they have to pursue enforcement in the marketplace,” said Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. …