…great ingenuity and perseverance to keep their farms running, all while being met with steep challenges as markets and supply chains rapidly react to unprecedented changes. We all depend on…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…good example of the department’s determination in keeping markets fair, there will be continuous evaluation of the industry. “We appreciate the USDA’s thorough examination of the beef markets. There’s little…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…access is increased in Japan. According to the California Department of Agriculture, Japan if the fourth-largest export market for California dairy products, with more than $100 million in exports every…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
China recently implemented coronavirus restrictions on agricultural products, requiring exporters to sign documents guaranteeing that any products are free of COVID-19. Chinese Customs is now requiring a Letter of Undertaking…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…also involved with small export firms, might now be eligible. The deadline to reapply for MFP payments is Tuesday, June 30. Kulkarni said growers should check with their local USDA…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…to consumers through wine clubs and tasting rooms. Off-premise includes supermarkets, liquor stores, club stores and wineries; on-premise includes restaurants, hotels and stadiums. The volume of California wine sales over…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…to a lack of enforcement of antitrust policies as having allowed a small group of companies to have an unfair influence on the overall markets. About the Author Brian German…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…created a drop in demand for ELS cotton which has resulted in larger carryover stocks, as well as higher storage and interest costs. Export sales and shipments have experienced a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…a significant impact on the ag industry, a new proposal that could spark carbon markets for growers, and how the pandemic presents a challenge when it comes to availability of…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…council to keep USDA informed about any developments within the carbon markets. The bill seeks to also foster more understanding about how carbon credit markets function and provide access to…
Vietnam to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products
A recent announcement from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) comes as good news for American dairy producers. Vietnam has signed a decree that will unilaterally lower tariffs on a…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…avocados can now be exported to China as one of the provisions of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. “It’s been a long time coming; a very windy…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…will provide greater access for U.S. producers and exporters to China’s growing food and agricultural markets,” USTR Robert Lighthizer said in a press release. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we fully…
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks…