…press release. “We are working alongside Congress, the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure Canada and Mexico are held accountable to their trade commitments.” About…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
…tool is useful for those who rely on AMS’ administration of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) which enforces fair-trade practices in the produce industry. The PACA Basics Online Training…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…The uptick in purchasing comes as tensions have been rising between the U.S. and China in regard to trade commitments. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural…
Officials to Review Phase One Trade Agreement with China
Multiple reports have indicated that officials from the United States and China will be meeting soon to review the phase one trade agreement’s progress. The terms of the trade deal…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association, Laura Batcha noted in a press release. “This historic rulemaking by USDA will do much to protect organic from fraud through…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the bipartisan group of 51 lawmakers highlighted the importance of the Japanese market for American dairy producers. “Japan…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…improving trade conditions and market support. The board will also continue with industry unification efforts and building even greater global visibility for California prunes. “Trying to get consumers’ mind- and…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…trade barrier,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our food system is the safest in the world, and the known science behind the transmission…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…percent of our agriculture is dependent upon trade.” There have been some concerns raised in relation to USMCA in the agreements’ ability to address certain trade practices in both Canada…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
A slight change to the calculation of income to receive Market Facilitation Program payments from impacts of the trade wars over the last two years could mean more money for…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program known as CFAP is coming under fire from several members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The CFAP criticism is putting the program under increased…