…and Border Protection (CBP) perform critically important agricultural inspections at the nation’s ports of entry,” the organizations state in the letter. “These teams play a vital role in trade and…
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
Cotton Council International will be showcasing U.S. cotton production and processing to key Pakistani textile manufacturing executives during a special trade mission in the U.S. next week. CCI is the…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected a proposal to increase tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad, and Tobago. A petition had been brought forth by CF Industries…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…security, trade, and economic growth. Since the program’s inception, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sponsored almost 900 Borlaug fellows from 69 countries via the Office of Global…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…called on to feed both America’s families and families overseas as war and shortages take their toll on international neighbors. He says farmers need long-term solutions. The organization’s recommendations include…
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
…agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture. The purpose is to develop stronger trade relationships in the eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. “The USDA Philippines trade…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
…trade experience. The groups also note that McKalip has the experience necessary to tackle some of the most pressing trade policy issues the industry is facing. John Bode, President and…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…efforts to reopen sea lanes it’s blocking, and to warn China not to back Moscow’s war effort. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. War in…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…the cost of production more accurately. They also favor enhancing USDA’s market access and development programs to enhance trade. “The farm bill addresses many programs that are critical for wheat…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…in the U.S. House of Representatives as a follow up to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The bill seeks to ensure fair trade for American businesses and keep…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, just off a major trade mission to the UK, sees that effort as setting the stage for a later free trade deal with Great Britain….
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…caused general inflation,” he said. “It’s caused the prices of everything to go up. And another one of the big impacts, especially on food, is the war in Ukraine and…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…new segments highlight some of the latest developments that are relevant to industry members. The monthly programs provide insight on things like transportation issues, MRLs, and trade relationships affecting almonds….
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
Making Canada Stick to Dairy Trade Policies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Last month, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office initiated the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute regarding Canadian…