…McKalip highlighted record-breaking national agricultural exports in the last three years and pointed out a significant focus on specialty crops. “We have placed a large priority and focus on specialty…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
…inviting U.S. exporters to apply for participation, emphasizing the stability and growth potential in North Asian markets. U.S. exporters have until December 18 to apply for the trade mission. South…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…percent reduction in U.S. agricultural exports to China. The U.S. agricultural sector has greatly benefited from access to the Chinese market, with exports soaring from $1.73 billion in 2000 to…
Week in Review: First Water Allocations Announced & New Leadership at California Farm Bureau
…a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…costs, relentless inflation, natural disasters, volatile markets, labor shortages, and each consistently worsened by ill-conceived, half-baked executive action,” he said. “This committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a Farm…
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
…that ongoing ABC-supported efforts are underway to address the issues. One of the high points is what is taking place to help foster demand in foreign markets. “There have been…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…of what we grow is exported, it’s great to see those export numbers where they are and going in the right direction. Very positive trend.” The European Union continues to…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
The conflict in the Middle East has several markets on edge, including fertilizers. Andy Jung, vice president of market and strategic analysis with Mosaic, is closely watching the situation between…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…President for Policy Development and Strategy for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council Jaime Castaneda says that case didn’t solve the problem. Another challenge was…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “USDA is committed to promoting export opportunities in non-traditional markets and ensuring that U.S. agricultural…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…U.S. Dairy Export Council Jaime Castaneda says that case didn’t solve the problem. “The problem was that the first case didn’t go far enough to argue that Canada had to…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…diversify export markets and expand export opportunities for Idaho’s specialty crop producers.” The Specialty CROP Act is being supported by industry organizations including the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, Northwest…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…on dairy access negotiated in the trade agreement. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed disappointment, asserting that the decision weakens the agreement’s…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…million dollars to support the specialty crop sector in some of the unique challenges they have to export products around the world,” she said. “Oftentimes, while they’re high-value agricultural sectors…