…able to export more than $1 billion worth of poultry and poultry products each year to China. Reopening China to U.S. poultry will create new export opportunities for our poultry…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…Lillington, N.C. “A USMCA agreement provides much-needed market certainty for U.S. pork producers, ensuring zero-duty market access to two of our largest export markets.” Last year, more than 40 percent…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
…you can take it to the next level and look for niche markets and different ways to sell your animals as opposed to at the livestock auction yard or through…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
…a decline in Vietnam’s consumption estimate.” With expectations for U.S. cotton exports of 16.5 million bales being unchanged from last month, Campiche noted there could be some difficulty in achieving…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s certified farmers’ markets, pork industry focusing on latino…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
…of California’s Director of Quality Assurance & Industry Services Tim Birmingham said low amounts of aflatoxins are still an issue for specific markets, and technologies can help processors clean-up those small quantities….
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…States Meat Export Federation The Beef Checkoff plays an extremely important role in providing education and driving demand for our beef. Competition is fierce among proteins in the United States…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…spend millions more just to access California markets,” Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a statement. “If this unconstitutional law is allowed to stand, California will…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…As the top market for U.S. beef exports, Japan accounts for one quarter of our exports and roughly $2 billion in annual sales. As a beef producer, I understand the…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…these critical markets for Iowa agriculture.” Background on the Renewable Fuel Standard: Congress passed the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…a Nebraska rally demanding government intervention to alleviate price disparities impacting cattle markets: “Yesterday, an HSUS-funded organization called the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) held a rally in Omaha, Nebraska…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…quality crop,” said Matoian. The outlook for California pistachios is a positive one, with demand remaining strong in existing markets and growth continuing in new markets. Even during times of…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…as well as the staged tariff elimination for additional products like cherries and oranges – will result in significant export opportunities for our members and the broader fresh produce industry.”…