…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…covering areas such as finance, global communications, trade, regulatory issues, almond quality, food safety, and marketing. Hillman highlighted specific groups like the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee, which focuses…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
It’s the first USDA trade mission of its kind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA conducts its inaugural agricultural trade mission centered on expanding global market access…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
Mexico’s new president vows commitment to the USMCA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
Lemon grove, Lemons, Lemon trees image. By Hjalmar18/Pixabay image USDA’s new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative, ASCE, is now accepting applications. Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s program highlights why revoking China’s trade status could hit California farmers hard and more about…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
Pixabay image A drop in U.S. exports to China shows up significantly in the latest trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Generally speaking, our exports are struggling,” said…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
A new study warns that a renewed trade war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. Economists from UC Davis and North Dakota State University…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…for Mexico to expand their import market. America’s other neighbor, Canada, meanwhile shows no motivation to open their borders to increased trade. “The U.S. did see some gains in the…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…trade barriers hindering U.S. exports of specialty crops. Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding markets for U.S. producers, the initiative will support projects focused on overcoming trade obstacles…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…the deadline to apply for the September trade mission. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor says there are opportunities for more U.S. agricultural goods, and especially…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for a trade mission to Vietnam later in the year. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will be leading a trade mission September…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
…a letter to U.S., Mexican, and Canadian trade representatives urging stronger oversight on beef imports and re-engagement in opening markets for beef. The groups specifically highlight the lack of new…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights the concerns about the trade relationship between the U.S. and China and features…