Global trade is an important aspect of the almond industry with 70 percent of the crop moving overseas. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Market Development Emily Fleischmann…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-20-20
…2021, the almond conference covering global trade and how the shipping container shortage is creating some issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Virtual Events Proving Successful for Attendees and Exhibitors
The restrictions on large gatherings due to COVID-19 has resulted in conferences and trade shows being turned into virtual events. Online offerings of the move prominent events have been largely…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
Increased levels of international trade are creating shipping container shortages. The upcoming holiday season is expected to exacerbate the problem even further. Traditional trade flows have also been significantly altered…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is being asked to investigate imported produce. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent a letter to ITC requesting that the agency monitor imports…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
…is handling the trade dispute. “Europe has long wielded restrictive and unjustified trade tactics to limit fair competition from U.S. agriculture, including dairy exports,” Mulhern noted. “The EU’s restrictive trade…
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
…of Competition. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been closely involved with monitoring the pending transaction between the companies. Gallo is acquiring a portion of Constellation’s drink portfolio, including…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…someone on the trade environment’s frontlines at the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical & Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…weedy rice issues. “If there’s no registered herbicides that are working during the cropping season this can be a good technique,” Brim-Deforest explained. “it’s a good trade off because you’re…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…the environmental benefits that it can provide. Director of Legislative Affairs for the Organic Trade Association, Megan Debates said it’s an exciting time in the organic industry. The feeling among…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…the majority of H-2A employers provides stability during the uncertainty created by the pandemic and trade imbalances,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “While this decision does not solve…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
India’s dairy producers have rallied to push back against a potential free trade deal with the United States. Negotiation between the U.S. and India have been ongoing since 2018. The…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an agriculturist deeming the China phase one trade deal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an agriculturist deeming the China phase one trade deal…