…Perdue back in May, criticizing the agency’s administration of the trade relief funding. The lawmakers pointed out that the USDA’s Trade Mitigation Program is designed to assist U.S. producers who…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…end to the trade dispute with China and the restoration of more favorable access to the world’s largest pork-consuming nation.” Herring also called for expeditated negotiation of a trade agreement…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…in limbo after being announced back in April. “The status, to my knowledge, is that it’s still under review by the Federal Trade Commission an there are obviously some mixed…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…Last month, 27 freshmen House Democrats sent a letter to Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging for reinstatement of the labeling requirement. The lawmakers believe that the House should not vote…
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
…current trade situation with China, May’s dairy exports increased six percent in value year over year for a total of $539.1 million. While value was the highest in four years,…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…would have on their operations. One of the speakers to spotlight the potential for the new trade agreement was U.S. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney….
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-09-19
…Valley to talk USMCA, UC IPM celebrating 40 years and what the industry thinks of the latest trade relief package. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…it was repealed by Congress in 2015 to avoid $1 billion of retaliatory tariffs from Canada and Mexico that were sanctioned by the World Trade Organization (WTO),” the letter says….
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to…
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…is a historic win for both free trade and wine consumers across the country,” National Association of Wine Retailers Executive Director Tom Wark said in a press release. “We are…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…Mayor Joe Gunter. A panel discussion on aerial imaging and data. A panel discussion on bee health Along with agricultural innovations, the Secretary also addressed trade concerns as they relate…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…from cap-and-trade revenue, which impacts several agricultural programs that receive support from that same fund. One of the programs that saw its funding reduced substantially is the Funding Agricultural Replacement…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Bill. Hemp: On April 18, 2019, AMS issued a Notice to Trade regarding importation of hemp seeds. Hemp: On May 28, 2019, AMS issued two Notices to Trade (NTTs) regarding…