…addition to the goals of increasing production of home-grown renewable fuels, the program supports domestic demand for farm commodities, increases farm income, and creates rural jobs. Source: U.S. Department of…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…competitive with our competitors,” said Censky. The agreement will have a significant impact on several commodities, most notably the beef and pork industries. Censky also highlighted some of the other…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…bring valuable trade insight to CRB moving forward. “It’s been a real valuable experience because it gives you a really broad look at a lot of commodities that you might…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…for milk dumped or removed from the commercial market and losses of eligible farm stored commodities due to eligible disaster events in 2018 and 2019. Also, prevented planting supplemental disaster…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…new agreement between Japan and the U.S. is expected to increase market access in Japan for a number of commodities that are produced in California. Censky noted that the agreement…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…which will lower Japan’s tariffs on American agricultural commodities. Several different commodity groups expressed various levels of support and excitement for improved trade relations with Japan. However, curbing some of…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…damages for commodities with assessed retaliatory tariffs by China, India, the European Union, and Turkey to set commodity payment rates and purchase levels. USDA employed the same approach often used…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…and sales trends for the top ten fruit and vegetable commodities. The quarterly report also takes into account organic, value-added, and other produce categories. “At a time when the total…
Last Week to Apply for Taste and Teach Program
…$100 gift cards to Raley’s, Bel Air, Nobb Hill, or Stater Bros. grocery stores to purchase California grown commodities to taste in their classroom,” DeRohan noted. The goal is to…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
…The strength of the dollar has a more significant impact on commodities such as wheat, barley, and soybeans, but the effect has also been felt in other industries such as…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…Animals 110 118 126 251 263 140 Other Intermediate 1,605 1,452 1,426 1,342 1,380 -14 Bulk Commodities Total 841 780 781 844 1,132 35 Corn 154 212 146…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…in the past with other California commodities and other trading partners. “We bring in buyers from other countries that are looking to source California dried fruits and nuts,” said Frank…
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
…are established using information such as recent production history for the various commodities produced in a specific county, combined with the estimated trade damage each commodity has suffered due to…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…with the prioritization of inspections, as well as verify which commodities are grown and determine which farms may qualify for an exemption. CDFA has established the Produce Safety Program (PSP)…