…have developed plans to help protect domestic production of fruit and vegetables from the challenges created by foreign imports. All of the top agriculture headlines can be found in your…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…imports of blueberries, strawberries, and bell peppers and the impact it is having on American producers. USTR will also be engaging with Mexican officials regarding concerns of imports of multiple…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Producto Papa which reinstated a ban on fresh potato imports from the U.S. The matter is currently pending further action by the Mexican Supreme Court. In the letter, U.S. Senators…
Officials to Review Phase One Trade Agreement with China
…terms of the agreement included China’s commitment to increase the total purchase of American goods by $200 billion over 2017 levels. The increased Chinese imports were to include agricultural and…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…published a new domestic standard for dairy permeate powder to allow imports from the U.S. in the future. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Food Security is National Security
…out there for what he’s doing and make sure we check in on each other,” Johansson said. With borders closed and a slow down on exports and imports, representative Newhouse…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…U.S. beef production will reach 27.7 billion pounds. However, he projected that increases in beef exports and decreases in beef imports will result in per-capita beef supplies of 58.4 pounds,…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain.’ The proposed rule would provide better oversight of the accreditation and certification process; including a requirement that all imported…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-21-20
…guidelines for organic imports and the details on USDA’s new honeybee research facility at UC Davis. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…level of imports for those goods and services in 2017 by no less than $200 billion. China’s commitments cover a variety of U.S. manufactured goods, food, agricultural and seafood products,…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…the suspension of a scheduled tariff increase on $160 billion of Chinese imports. The details of the agreement have yet to be released, but U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…nearly 18 months of continuous negotiations, an initial deal was finally reached between China and the U.S. Some trade tariffs will remain in place for a time for imports from…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…for U.S. cotton. “Pakistan has had production issues for the past five years which has led to higher imports. Sales commitments to Pakistan are currently at 1.4 million bales…so for…