…in response to the U.S. Section 232 measures that were imposed on Indian steel and aluminum imports. In the next 90 days, additional tariffs on U.S. chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts,…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…Japan, with nearly a quarter of all Japan’s food and agricultural imports coming from U.S. exporters. While in Japan, trade mission participants will engage directly with potential buyers, receive in-depth…
AgNet Weekly: Congressman Austin Scott
…subcommittees and caucuses. In this week’s AgNet Weekly, they talk about the farm bill, work requirements for SNAP, American produce versus imports, and more.. Each week we highlight essential legislative…
U.S. Wants Science from Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
…says he’s given Mexico until today, February 14, to explain the science behind the country’s planned ban on GMO corn imports. Market Screener says the response will help the agency…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
…that the pact’s full potential remains unrealized. Wyden and Crapo highlighted the current dispute with Mexico over its policy regarding GMO corn imports, as well as Canadian failure to comply…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…the Biden administration for issuing an official rejection of a recent proposed compromise from Mexico on biotech corn imports into the country. The development came during a meeting between Mexican…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
…end.” Prices are not expected to stay as strong in 2023, according to Index Fresh. Increased levels of imports are projected to put downward pressure on prices. At the same…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…of lower prices offered to suppliers, opening the doors to increased imports. Along with growers and suppliers, the organizations note how a retail grocery merger of this magnitude would negatively…
NOAA Proposes Seafood Import Monitoring Expansion
Proposed changes for seafood imports. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Nicole Klesy from Pixabay The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a proposed…
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
Baby formula importers face changes again this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Lucy Wolski on Unsplash Baby formula imports into the U.S. will be…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is keeping up the pressure on Mexican officials to back off plans in 2024 to ban imports of GMO corn. Vilsack planned to hear from Mexican…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…99 percent of Christmas trees and 95 percent of poinsettias shipping between November and December. From 2000–15, live Christmas tree imports averaged around two million trees per year at an…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…The California companies included in the trade mission include Blue Diamond Growers, California Walnut Commission, The Spirit Guild, Quon Yick International Inc., Mariani Nut Company, Vanilla Saffron Imports, and Cal…
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
…had previously declared the marketing order deficient without notifying industry members. As a result, enforcement of the standard on incoming imports was discontinued. President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual,…