The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…increase in blueberry exports potentially exposing American consumers to products from countries that do not have the same, stringent food safety protocols. Listen to the radio report below. Blueberry Growers…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
It appears that the market looks promising for American beef products moving into 2021. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is estimating an increase of approximately 10 percent in exports next…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…Coast have been as much $5,000. Exports leaving the U.S. to places like China have a shipping rate between $400 and $500. Carriers have been incentivized to neglect U.S. exports….
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
…is handling the trade dispute. “Europe has long wielded restrictive and unjustified trade tactics to limit fair competition from U.S. agriculture, including dairy exports,” Mulhern noted. “The EU’s restrictive trade…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond exports and the upcoming virtual almond conference, research…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…amazing rates. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s an unprecedented start to the year with exports being up over 40% compared to the same time…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Canada implementing new standards on Salinas Valley romaine exports, FDA hosting three workshops…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…of the United States and our trading partners,” the letter states. “As long as exports are important to U.S. agriculture, WTO membership will be essential as well.” The letter was…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Representative Robert Lighthizer, the lawmakers urged more support for U.S. exports of fresh potatoes. Mexico was the third most important destination for potato exports in the marketing year 2019, valued…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the International Trade Commission projects U.S. dairy exports to increase by more than $314 million a year if USMCA is implemented as intended. “A strong demand for U.S. dairy exports…
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
…every necessary precaution to prioritize food safety especially during these challenging times. However, efforts by some countries to restrict global food exports related to COVID-19 transmission are not consistent with…