…further evaluate these protective measures and take additional steps to prevent ASF from entering the country. USDA restricted imports of pork and pork products from affected countries and works closely…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
…California processor had filed complaints against Dcoop with the U.S. International Trade Commission claiming Spanish olive imports were hurting local growers. Last week, however, Bel-Carter canceled contracts on upwards of…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding in states where that is allowed); Restricting imports of pork and pork products…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico Ends Amidst Dumping Complaints
…that the decision is a result of complaints from American tomato growers that their prices are being undercut by imports. The six-year-old agreement prevented an anti-dumping investigation in exchange for…
Super Bowl Avocados Consumption
…are making sure grocery stores are well-stocked ahead of game time. Imports of Mexican Hass avocados are in fact at record levels and that will continue through game time on…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel imports so that America can take advantage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Trump administration on June 1, 2018, imposed a 25 percent tariff…
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
In what seems to be a sign of a warming relationship between the two top economies in the world, China has officially welcomed rice imports from American farmers. While it’s…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…them were imports and less than 2 percent were of mixed or unknown origin. Approximately one-half of one percent of the sampled foods exhibited residue levels that were over tolerance…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…and pork imports from affected countries, and working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to train inspection dogs and increase screening vigilance for passengers and products arriving from affected countries….
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the government of Morocco has agreed to allow imports of U.S. beef and beef products into…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
…metal imports so that retaliatory tariffs of 20 percent against U.S. pork are lifted.” Dr. Hayes estimates that live hog values this year have been reduced by $12 per animal…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
…on Beef Imports About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…over – and rescind the tariff on – Mexican steel and aluminum imports. Mexico is the No. 2 export market for the U.S. pork industry, which last year shipped more…