…the final phase of the 2016 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). ARMS is a joint effort between NASS and USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). The survey is an annual program…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…residues detected within the legal level. 1.2 percent of the samples had pesticide residues in excess of the established tolerance level. An additional 3.1 percent of the samples had illegal…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…Feb. 17, 2017. “The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program look forward to this exciting opportunity to leverage the Farm Service Agency’s rural Starmer footprint to reach…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…the 14/15 citrus crop year versus 13/14 were down $600 million,” notes Joel Nelsen, President of California Citrus Mutual a citrus producers’ trade association. “This Administration and this Secretary fail…
EU and Japan Finalizing Free Trade Agreement Talks
…withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, according to Reuters. The European Union over the weekend said the free-trade deal with Japan is possible by early next year if Japan…
Former U.S. Trade Official Says TPP Likely to Resurface
…for the U.S. to permanently abandon the agreement. Politico points out that Cutler helped negotiate part of the trade agreement before leaving the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. She said the…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…the economic, regulatory, and political issues that impact them most. We are a voluntary, non-profit trade association dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of the CA citrus industry by advocating for…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
…rights and trade in goods and services. Japan is expected to hold the next round of discussions in February. The RCEP agreement could potentially create the biggest free-trade block in…
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
…deal in rocky waters. CETA has been called a test model for an even more controversial trade agreement between the U.S. and Europe, called the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership….
China Will Deal With Trade Dispute Appropriately
China’s Minister of Commerce said it will deal with a dispute over rice, wheat, and corn import quotas through official channels through the World Trade Organization. In a statement, the…
Idaho Governor May Be Next Ag Secretary
…to develop foreign markets, which is something Otter has a lot of experience with. He’s led several trade missions as governor and traveled overseas as President of potato giant Simplot…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…which is crucial for building confidence in existing and new trade agreements. The USTR filed a request on Dec. 15, 2016, for consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…House Agriculture Committee has held extensive hearings concerning the predatory trade practices of foreign countries which employ enormous subsidies, high tariffs, and non-tariff trade practices to advantage their agricultural sectors…
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
A former foreign trade negotiator says the United States will have no choice but to consider approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Andrew Robb led Australia’s negotiations when the trade…