Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
…international exchange program will back for 2022. The program places young adults in rural settings around the world to learn the country’s culture, agriculture production and trade. The timeline to sign…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…an in-person event this year. Scheduled for December 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, OGS will feature a series of in-depth educational sessions as well as a trade show floor…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
…the difficulties in acquiring insurance is causing concern for folks as wildfire season approaches and the USTR met with USMCA trade officials. Tune in to the show for these news…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
A recent announcement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will strengthen enforcement of the Made in the USA standard. FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra described the action as “long-overdue.” Under the…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…threw trade markets into turmoil, with supply chains having to adapt to a vastly different landscape. Port delays have continued to be a problem for the agricultural sector throughout the…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…the escalating tariffs. However, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai indicated that tariffs could be imposed again if they are deemed necessary. The improving EU trade relationship bodes well for…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…and National Farmers Union provided input on areas of potential improvement. Some of the recommendations made ranged from investing in critical infrastructure to resolving harmful trade disagreements. “There is no…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
The fresh produce industry is continuing to struggle with several challenges related to transporting goods. Trade markets for all products have been tumultuous over the past year, with port delays…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…Trade Month, it’s clear that trade remains a critical engine powering the agricultural economy and the U.S. economy as a whole. Today’s estimate shows that our agricultural trading partners are…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…vital for keeping the agricultural industry strong in the years ahead. Along with water concerns, the discussion also included the topics of trade and labor. Kounalakis indicated that she would…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…and ensuring that it benefits American workers,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a press release. “Launching the first panel request under the agreement will ensure our dairy industry…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…Organic Trade Association (OTA). By comparison, the growth rate in sales between 2018 and 2019 was five percent. It marks the first time for double-digit sales growth since 2015. A…