The West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held at the Monterey Marriott and Convention Center from June 11 to 13, featuring a trade show, networking,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…emphasizing their role in cognitive function and cardiovascular health. In the final segment the hosts cover various agricultural and trade issues. They highlighted the ongoing trade war and its impact…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…underscores the heightened trade tensions between the two economies. The U.S. and EU have faced several trade disputes in recent years, covering issues from digital taxation to agricultural standards. Both…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…trade and a strong supply chain,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “But these fees could further strain an industry that has already seen financial losses on most major crops over…
A Crucial Event for the Pork Industry
…new NPPC president Duane Stateler emphasizing its importance. The forum addresses industry issues, policy guidance for 2022, and trade security in case of foreign animal disease. The NPPC faces the…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
Of the issues discussed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s FUSION conference was that of the U.S. trade deficit. The fiscal year 2025 is projected to see a record trade…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…ships by the U.S. Trade Representative. They express concerns about the potential catastrophic effects on the U.S. maritime industry, including increased costs and potential job losses. The proposal aims to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…trade agreements on agriculture, particularly the USMCA. David Samuelson, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains the importance of the auto industry in the USMCA…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
By C.Lotongkum / Shutterstock The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action have launched a $100,000 ad campaign to oppose the reintroduction of the Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression…
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit
The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice contributing. Meanwhile, American staple crops are losing global market…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…Trump’s new 20 percent tariff on China has started a new trade war, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is not backing down. “I support him one hundred percent,” she said….
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…The bill has received endorsement from more than 50 leading organizations and trade associations, including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the International Fresh Produce Association, the Food…