The following statement on possible trade retaliation by China against U.S. farm exports may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “If the trade situation continues…
Farmers for Free Trade: Tariffs Make American Farmers a Target
…The group points out that state-run Chinese media has already indicated that American soy exports could be targeted. That would mean the nearly $14 billion in annual soy exports from…
European Union Approves Bayer Takeover of Monsanto, with Conditions
…acquisitions. The Dow Jones report quotes the Competition Commission Chair as saying their decision ensures that there will be effective competition and innovation in seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture markets…
Fresh Advertising Campaign for California Avocados
…for, and loyalty to California avocados in season.” The fresh advertising campaign incorporates a media strategy focused on key markets and retailers in areas where California avocados are in distribution….
South Korea Adopts New Poultry Import Policy
…on U.S. exports to Korea in the event of a future finding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Should a case be found in the future, only exports from each affected…
Senate Finance Committee Wants to Talk Trade, Tariffs
…share the same goal of making trade work for all Americans. The best way to do that is by pursuing new trade deals that will open up new markets for…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…American agriculture, and to support vibrant rural economies. Keeping markets open to exports of U.S. poultry is an important part of that story,” said USDA Under Secretary for Trade and…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…the leading US state for cash farm receipts. For the 2016 crop year California agricultural exports totaled $20.04 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, wine, dairy and dairy products,…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…Lou Dobbs, and Morning Joe, as well as online. In the ad, Erickson-Jones says, “We depend on free trade policies to maintain our export markets. The crops we grow here…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…markets and restaurants. The youth internship program provides hands-on garden/farm experience, teaches small business skills, and how to communicate with customers. With the help of NRCS conservation assistance, interns also…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
…exported, indicating another increase from last year. Muscle cuts of beef experienced export growth in both amount and value. Exports of muscle cuts reached 80,495 mt, up 15 percent from…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…market caused by capping conventional ethanol RIN prices,” said Kovarik. “The impacts of a RIN cap also extend far beyond energy markets—harming livestock and oilseed producers, and raising the cost…
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…exports are also forecasted higher than they were last month. Broiler exports remain unchanged, with the exception of turkey, which is forecast to drop slightly in certain key export markets…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…key element for $1.2 billion in dairy exports going to Mexico. Approximately 25 percent of all U.S. dairy exports are sent to Mexico, making it the single biggest market for…