Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…at USDA, Ted McKinney. “Alexis’ work as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is needed now more than ever as increasing trade is an important element…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
…Trade Representative’s Office to begin the process of triggering whatever needs to be triggered under the USMCA,” he said. “And that hasn’t changed, and it’s not going to change.” The…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and trade groups. The assistance is being provided through the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “In this unique public-private partnership, USDA…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…had just over 3,300. So, we were super happy with attendance,” Bailey noted. “We had just over 1,200 who registered as a grower/handler. So really happy with that number as…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Free Trade Agreement partner, and buyers from countries in the multilateral Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. The region offers strong capabilities in logistics, distribution, processing, cold chain,…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…decided what the strategic priorities are. So, you’ve got driving global demand, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment, maximizing industry efficiency, and then optimizing organizational potential,” Rodriguez explained. “Although…
Almond Matters: Fleabane and Marestail Management
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Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…prevent a shutdown of rail freight. The deadline for railroads and workers to meet an agreement is December 9. Up to a week prior to the deadline, railroads would stop…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain. More than 70 participants are representing trade associations, state governments, and agribusinesses from 25 states. Seven California-based companies are participating in the trip….
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are reviewing what the implications will be for industry members. “IFPA is committed to working with the FDA to…