…when trade relationships break down. “Wine is a product that in the olden days was used to toast trade agreements,” said Stults. “Now it just seems to be among the…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has become the first North American wine trade association to join the effort of the Porto Protocol. Established by Adrian Bridge of Taylor’s Port, the Porto…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…to Taiwan and Japan extremely worthwhile, helping them gain valuable, in-person insight into what makes these markets tick. The trip also revealed concerns about tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, as…
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
The new North American trade agreement will unleash California wine in Canada. As AgNet West reported last week, the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) has specific language built-in for…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…Perdue back in May, criticizing the agency’s administration of the trade relief funding. The lawmakers pointed out that the USDA’s Trade Mitigation Program is designed to assist U.S. producers who…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…end to the trade dispute with China and the restoration of more favorable access to the world’s largest pork-consuming nation.” Herring also called for expeditated negotiation of a trade agreement…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…in limbo after being announced back in April. “The status, to my knowledge, is that it’s still under review by the Federal Trade Commission an there are obviously some mixed…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…Last month, 27 freshmen House Democrats sent a letter to Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging for reinstatement of the labeling requirement. The lawmakers believe that the House should not vote…
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
…current trade situation with China, May’s dairy exports increased six percent in value year over year for a total of $539.1 million. While value was the highest in four years,…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…would have on their operations. One of the speakers to spotlight the potential for the new trade agreement was U.S. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney….
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-09-19
…Valley to talk USMCA, UC IPM celebrating 40 years and what the industry thinks of the latest trade relief package. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…swift ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…