…new segments highlight some of the latest developments that are relevant to industry members. The monthly programs provide insight on things like transportation issues, MRLs, and trade relationships affecting almonds….
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
Making Canada Stick to Dairy Trade Policies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Last month, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office initiated the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute regarding Canadian…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…reduce the effects of avian influenza on agriculture and trade, while also enhancing readiness for other animal health emergencies.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…extensive reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from publicly trade companies. Most troubling for the agricultural industry is the requirement to disclose Scope 3 emissions, which do not come from the…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
President Joe Biden has nominated Doug McKalip as Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). For nearly three decades McKalip has served as an agriculture…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
Information from the latest Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows the industry continues to grow. According to the report, organic sales grew by $1.4 billion, surpassing…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-07-22
…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…