Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…at USDA, Ted McKinney. “Alexis’ work as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is needed now more than ever as increasing trade is an important element…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
…Trade Representative’s Office to begin the process of triggering whatever needs to be triggered under the USMCA,” he said. “And that hasn’t changed, and it’s not going to change.” The…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and trade groups. The assistance is being provided through the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “In this unique public-private partnership, USDA…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…Bailey. Several sessions highlighted issues related to water, trade market conditions, and logical challenges. One special session this year specifically covered managing input costs. “For anyone who missed out, or…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Free Trade Agreement partner, and buyers from countries in the multilateral Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. The region offers strong capabilities in logistics, distribution, processing, cold chain,…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…decided what the strategic priorities are. So, you’ve got driving global demand, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment, maximizing industry efficiency, and then optimizing organizational potential,” Rodriguez explained. “Although…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain. More than 70 participants are representing trade associations, state governments, and agribusinesses from 25 states. Seven California-based companies are participating in the trip….
Export Exchange Success
…515,000 metric tons of grains and co-products traded at the conference or immediately before or after. “Trade is absolutely critical to U.S. farmers right now, and these sales show that…
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
…commodity markets, and trade in 2023. Additionally, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the event’s keynote address. More than 100 subject matter experts, executives and academics will discuss the largest…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…program comes from California’s cap-and-trade program, the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund, and the Air Quality Improvement Fund. The California Air Resources Board administers the program, with…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…strategic ports in East Africa. The trade mission is designed to help cultivate trade relationships and expand opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. “I am excited to lead this delegation to…