…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…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…to establish RAPP, to bolster and diversify U.S. agricultural export opportunities, and strengthen support for specialty crop industries. This investment will enable American exporters to enter new markets and expand…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…necessitating a modernized approach. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrated the extension, emphasizing its importance in sustaining key programs that aid farmers in accessing organic markets and agricultural education….
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…individual markets. “We will have our leaders from across the globe there on stage talking about some of what we’re doing. So, we’ll touch upon India. We’ve got some really…
New Bison Initiative
…a USDA food purchase program and local and regional food system markets. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says the new pilot program will remove barriers…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…nation.” Geiger says the overall market picture for butterfat is quite clear, with tremendous growth potential both domestically and ultimately via the export market. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…