…our nation’s top trade negotiators and Japanese trade officials to underscore the importance of market access to Japan to America’s cattle producers. NCBA is honored to have been a part…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), the summit will feature more than 90 exhibitors on the trade show floor of the Monterey Conference Center. The summit will begin…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…beef producers, work at the speed of commerce, meet America’s trade obligations and prevent confusion among consumers. For several months, NCBA has been studying origin claims in use on some…
With Traceability Top of Mind, A Greater Push to Company-Specific UPCs in 2020
…issued for North American produce by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) or the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA). The use of Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) will begin replacing specific…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…the Chinese chilled and frozen market would reduce the overall trade deficit with China by nearly six percent and generate 184,000 new U.S. jobs in the next decade. NPPC today…
Working Together: Optimistic Outlook for Walnut Growers
Trade markets have been a bit precarious this year, but there are still some reasons for California walnut growers to remain optimistic. “If we were to look back about 12…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
…in expanding and developing trade in other countries. “We’ve been trying to make up exports elsewhere, but certainly new trade agreements would help and USMCA getting done and finished would…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
…financial support from various grant funding, CDFA is implementing a five-phase process for nutria eradication that consists of survey, knockdown, mop-up, verification, and surveillance. CDFW staff have been working the…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…million. Additionally, the agreement provides U.S. suppliers with enhanced disciplines related to administration of the U.S. country-specific quota. The agreement will enter into force on January 1, 2020. Source: USDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Ted McKinney’s thoughts on trade, developing regulations for…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions. In May, Secretary Perdue announced these actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption: MFP for 2019,…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue welcome Brazil’s implementation of an annual duty-free tariff rate quota (TRQ) of 750,000 metric tons (MT) of wheat…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…industry for the past four years,” the groups said. “We thank President Trump, Agriculture Secretary Perdue, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, congressional leaders and their staffs, all of…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
U.S. poultry exports expected to top $1 billion annually (USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement on China’s decision…