…resistance-breaking TSWV in Sutter County and the possible trade opportunities with the Indo-Pacific Partnership if the framework ever becomes a legal agreement. Tune in to the show for these news…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…Transformation Framework. USDA has acknowledged the climate and environmental benefits associated with organic production, along with the barriers to entry into the sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has indicated…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
A total of 41 organizations representing a broad array of agricultural interests are calling for significant tariff adjustment. Led by Farmers for Free Trade, the ag groups are encouraging the…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…explained. “We cover our consumer and trade development programs and just have a general discussion and exchange with the Indian industry on the present and future.” Finally, as part of…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
…its dairy tariff-rate quota restrictions,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a news release. “We communicated clearly to Canada that its new policies are not consistent with the USMCA…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) indicated the framework is a positive step for trade in the region. Duvall “We urge the administration to work with other nations through the new…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
President Joe Biden has nominated Alexis Taylor to serve as the next Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Taylor currently serves as…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…Crop Trade Council. AB 2406 further defines the circumstances where fees can be imposed. Since the onset of COVID-19, complications within the supply chain created by a multitude of factors…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…was 9% below the previous season. There were unprecedented challenges across the supply chain with transportation and shipping logistics. The China market failed to recover following the Trump era trade…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how China’s trade policies have impacted global fertilizer markets, senators urging Secretary Vilsack…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
…their comments, USMEF noted that applying EU standards to all imports could have negative consequences for food affordability and security. There is also a question of compliance with World Trade…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…to export containers, record shipping costs and harmful surcharges. Limited trade has also hampered farmers’ ability to get crucial supplies like fertilizer at a time when supply chains are already…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…CEO of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Batcha pointed out that the organic industry, valued at approximately $62 billion annually, is at “a critical juncture and inflection point.” As the…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
A new beef safeguard trigger level has been agreed to by the United States and Japan. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and United States Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel…