The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) entered into force on May 15, 2012, laying the foundation for a surge in U.S. agricultural exports. Since 2012, U.S. agricultural exports to…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…I’m excited to represent California and get to meet some other farmers and trade stories about what they’re doing and what we’re doing and learn from each other as well.”…
Bug That Can Be a Help to Your Crops
…them or feel as though you’re at war. Earwigs have a scary appearance. They’re frequently referred to as pincher bugs because they have a large set of pinchers on the…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…straight harvest season in the middle of a trade war. “Ultimately, the best assistance for farmers and ranchers would be to resolve the trade disputes and open markets for California…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…trade disruption. President Trump directed Secretary Perdue to craft a relief strategy to support American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals…
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
…USDA on August 15, 2018, which set out principles for zoning and trade. Zoning is an internationally-recognized tool used to help manage diseases and facilitate international trade. If a case…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…unfair subsidies. “With this milestone reached, we urge negotiators to continue their work toward re-opening markets with the European Union, China and Japan. The Farm Bureau believes in fair trade….
NCBA Applauds Greater U.S. Beef Access to Japan
“Great News,” Will Hopefully Lead to Elimination of More Non-Tariff, Non-Science-Based Trade Barriers In Near Future National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…with Japanese government officials and affirmed the importance of science-based trade rules. The new terms, which take effect immediately, allow U.S. products from all cattle, regardless of age, to enter…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…will serve as an early warning system, helping us find any potential disease much more quickly. It will also minimize virus spread and support efforts to restore trade markets and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-16-19
…being set up to be pushed through quickly, how markets look for almonds as the subjective forecast is released, how trade is affecting local jobs and much more. About the…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
…a big 2019 crop, even with trade issues in two major markets. Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019 About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
…Agriculture. “The trade-supported jobs in California are rising. They were 11 percent of our California economy in 1992 and today they’re over 20 percent,” said Colligan. “Trade supports California ag…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
America’s farmers need a swift resolution to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a letter to President Trump….