…imported from the U.S. and updating the list of approved facilities allowed to export animal proteins, dairy and tallow for industry use. China has also lifted the ban on American…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…came on the heels of a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that forecast an increase of only three percent for agricultural exports in fiscal 2020. The nominal…
Optimistic Dairy Forecast for Year Ahead
It appears that the dairy industry is experiencing an encouraging trend in market value. Markets have come down somewhat from where they were at the end of last year, but…
Almond Update: Beauty Messaging Dominates Korea, Japan Marketing
It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that is especially true in some Asian almond markets. Koreans deeply value beauty. So much so that they…
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
…California Prune Board, which represents 800 growers and 28 handlers, is also working to ensure export markets remain vibrant for the California prune industry. While a trip to China had…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…in the world,” said Spann. Colombian avocado production could make a noticeable impact on world markets once the young trees come online. Spann highlighted the geographical location of the country…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
…the illegal transport of contaminated products. An outbreak of certain FADs would immediately close U.S. pork export markets, causing significant damage to farmers and consumers. NPPC continues to advocate for…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…prices, particularly in light of the recently signed U.S./China trade agreement. Trade also will play a significant role in beef and cattle markets, according to CattleFax Vice President of Industry…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…promoting “policy that creates markets free from unfair practices and manipulation both in the fundamental markets and the cattle futures markets.” The association will also aggressively pursue final rules on…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…markets in the United States. About Nutrichem Nutrichem is a R&D based company in China focusing on crop protection products development and compliance production, and is supplying qualified products via…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…America.” “USMCA provides U.S. pork producers with certainty in two of our largest export markets and we thank President Trump and his administration for making USMCA a top priority,” said…
Industry Groups Push for ‘Zero for Zero’ Wine Tariffs
…the future. The statement highlights that U.S. and EU wine exporters have traditionally faced low tariffs in each other’s markets, which has significantly benefitted the wine industries in both areas,…
Positive Trade Outlook for California Rice
…get rice grown elsewhere in the U.S. does help us indirectly.” There were also significant gains made in the South Korean market, which is one of the biggest international markets…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…trade deal with China to expand the scope of the export market for U.S. ag products to negate the need for another year of MFP payments. Perdue also expressed optimism…