…introduced into FMD-free countries like the United States and Europe, it could cost billions of dollars in losses to the economy from trade bans and eradication, which often includes unavoidable…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has now officially ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint related to Chinese subsidies for agricultural products. The WTO dispute settlement panel found…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
…issue forward.” Trade relations between the U.S. and China are reportedly getting better but are still not strong right now. Those political issues don’t keep the development of new markets…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…Hanak. “So, if you give farmers the flexibility to trade water within their groundwater basins that can really lower the cost of adjustment.” The report also details the need to…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…for export as well as domestically.” California is responsible for nearly all U.S. prune production, with exports accounting for close to half of the industry’s trade volume. The prunes that…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
Nutrien recently announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Fresno-based company Actagro, LLC. The acquisition will cost a total of $340 million, which will include…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…is the trade name for it, has actually been very effective in trials. When you spray it on leaves it moves systemically from the leaf it’s on and continues moving…
Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico Ends Amidst Dumping Complaints
The Department of Commerce recently announced that the U.S. will be withdrawing from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross indicated in a statement…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can…
The Growing Market of the Dominican Republic
…Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney. Demand coming from the Dominican Republic, the ninth largest economy in Latin America, continues to be strong but appears to be constrained by trade agreement limitations….
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…Board of California $3,185,690 while Blue Diamond will receive $3,715,000 through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The ATP is one of three USDA programs created to mitigate the effects…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
On Feb. 14, 2019 at 12 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release the complete set of tables prepared for the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2028…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…