…tariffs aren’t about punishing trade partners but about achieving a level playing field. He recalled that for years U.S. commodities faced hidden tariff barriers abroad, and said the Trump administration’s…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…Ahead Boyer added that fear extends even to legal workers, underscoring the need for reform. Papagni lamented that many politicians delay action, waiting to see what the Trump administration does…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…hopeful the current administration may finally bring clarity and compromise. “We’ve had the same people work with us for 20 or 30 years,” he says, “and they’re part of our…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Almond Board of California. China Opens Facility Registration Renewal Period China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has launched a renewal window for almond facility registrations set to expire January 1,…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…new trade agreement that reshapes the transatlantic flow of agricultural goods. Announced by the Trump administration, the deal includes a key tariff shift: a 15% tariff will be imposed on…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…exemptions granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) during the pandemic. According to the NCBA, this legislation is critical to protect animal welfare, ensure food supply continuity, and…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), alongside more than a dozen allied groups, issued a joint letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and Canadian Prime Minister…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
Trump Administration Moves Forward with USDA Restructuring DepositPhotos image In a significant shift for federal agricultural policy and administration, the Trump administration has announced a sweeping relocation of most U.S….
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…that President Donald Trump has successfully opened the Australian market to American beef.” Delays Undermined Free Trade for Years Although the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed and took…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration….
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…in alignment with a future Trump administration, the state could see significant progress on water, immigration, and economic development. Looking Ahead: Can California Return to Common Sense? When asked whether…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
Historic Trade Agreement Reduces Tariffs and Unlocks Market Access The United States and Japan have reached a significant new trade agreement, described by President Donald Trump as “the largest trade…