…out. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. Subscribe to…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
…the gala from part of the conference agenda and in place of the gala, we will have a second reception on the trade show floor on Wednesday evening,” Bailey noted….
USDA Report Highlights Slowing Specialty Crop Trade with China
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. In 2023, the…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…San Diego, and Hueneme. This funding, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to enhance data integration across California ports. These ports are vital for international trade, managing…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that trade in organic products between the U.S. and Mexico reached record highs in 2023. Organic trade between the two countries includes both complementary…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
Turkey presents significant market potential for California almonds, as highlighted by Keith Schneller, Senior Trade Policy Specialist with the Almond Board of California (ABC), following a recent exploratory trip to…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
By frizio/DepositPhotos image Mexico’s election last week means a change in leadership for the nation and possible changes in trade with the United States. Claudia Sheinbaum won the election and…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…and Forestry, unveiled a five-year farm bill proposal on Tuesday. The framework aims to modernize the farm safety net, increase funding for agricultural trade, and invest in rural development. It…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
Jacqui Fatka, Industry Analyst for Farm Supplies and Biofuels at CoBank, joins us to talk about trade and the decline in some U.S. ag exports. Each week we highlight essential…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
A drop in U.S. exports to China shows up significantly in the latest trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A new study warns that a renewed trade…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
…subcommittee on commodities, risk management, and trade. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…covering areas such as finance, global communications, trade, regulatory issues, almond quality, food safety, and marketing. Hillman highlighted specific groups like the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee, which focuses…