USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…that will drive increasing demand for beef over the next several years. Increasing disposable incomes in expanding markets around the globe are also driving demand for more beef, especially compared…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster…
December Dairy Market Report
…exports continued to rebound, while lactose exports registered gains for the first time in 2016. Total dairy exports during August–October were equivalent to 15.5 percent of milk solids production,compared to…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…production growth and changing consumer needs by: Accelerating programs and their results in current markets; Considering additional markets for development; Increasing communication transparency and trust; and Ensuring confidence in our…
USCA Requests Status on U.S. Beef Trade with China
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association last week requested an update on the status of trade negotiations with China about the export of U.S. beef. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…U.S. beef industry exports an average $6 billion per year. These exports produce an estimated $7.6 billion in economic activity and support 50,000 jobs nationwide. The American beef industry is…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…farmers markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for more than 350 types of pesticides using state of the art equipment operated by the…
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…money at $3.4 billion. Roughly 115,000 American farms sell their products direct to consumers, through on-farm stores or farmers’ markets. That segment of producers took in $3 billion in sales….
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…Mich. Raymon Biln, of British Columbia, Canada, is the newly appointed exporter member and Parm S. Bains, of British Columbia, Canada, is the newly appointed alternate exporter member. Guy P….
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…a framework to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments,…
China Will Deal With Trade Dispute Appropriately
…administering its import quotas on corn, rice, and wheat. The U.S. request filed before the WTO says China’s policies impede export opportunities, affecting producers from around the world. Chinese Tariff…
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…