…by those who shop these markets is growing right along with their other purchases. The end result is, they are buying healthier foods. As more markets appear, so will the…
New TPP Moving Forward
…the pact. The National Pork Producers Council points out that Japan is the top pork export market for the United States. Further, the Trans-Pacific Partnership was expected to add $4…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…challenges in food safety and to promote markets is to make it easier for a lot of stakeholders to work together,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
…that they too can do the same, and then all of a sudden it does have a direct impact on California export markets,” Ott noted. About the Author Brian…
U.S. Beef Could Expand In E.U. To Help Avoid Trade War
…the U.S. to export 45,000 tons of hormone-free beef without paying dues. European agriculture associations typically don’t favor more beef imports, but Politico says they seem to be supportive of…
NFU Board of Directors Opposes Current House Farm Bill
…our natural resources, and it reverses progress toward expanding access to local, regional, and specialty markets.” The NFU Board says the House bill also makes “unnecessary cuts” to programs that…
Farm State Senators Worry About Trade During Hearing
…farm economy. Politico says farm-state senators used the opportunity to direct Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to impress on the Trump administration just how sensitive commodity markets are to trade actions….
USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney meets with California Agricultural Trade Groups
…producer and exporter in the nation, with more than $20 billion in exports in 2016. On average, California farmers and ranchers export approximately 26 percent of their production. Top agricultural…
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
…pork exports shipped via Hong Kong. January U.S. pork shipments grew five percent year on year, but U.S. pork exports are slowing due to the uncertainty over Chinese tariffs. The…
Rural Mainstreet Index Hurt by Trade Concerns
…unresolved concerns about trade matters. Over three-quarters of rural bankers (76.2%) say export markets are very important to their local economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…and producers, and it also means helping people who live in those communities. In addition, we must continually try to find new markets for the agricultural bounty they produce. Our…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…support exports markets for U.S. goods. The programs are consolidated as the International Market Development Program. Additionally, the measure has money for feral swine eradication. According to the U.S. Department…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…to their products and the access consumers have to those products. Increase access to foreign markets. Specialty crop growers face significant obstacles in the development of export markets and unique…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…during my Farm Bill tour throughout Central Washington last week, and I commend Chairman Conaway for his hard work. It reauthorizes vital trade and agricultural export promotion programs. Also included…