Each year invasive pests destroy upward of 40 percent of the world’s food crops which causes $220 billion in trade losses each year, according to the United Nations. In efforts to stop…
Industry Groups Push for ‘Zero for Zero’ Wine Tariffs
…Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) are calling for an immediate lifting of the tariffs on wine. The two wine groups formally signed a statement of principle on trade recently, encouraging…
Positive Trade Outlook for California Rice
The past year was a significant one for the trade potential of the California rice industry. Movement in multiple different trade arenas has created a positive outlook for the industry…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…expect a 2020 Market Facilitation Program even if we get a deal because we want trade not aid, and we’re going to have our trade.” Perdue went on to highlight…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
Yesterday we were talking about how many agricultural groups were pleased with the signing of the phase-one trade agreement between the U.S. and China. Well, the trade news continues, as…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details of the U.S. China phase one trade deal,…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…on a Phase One trade deal that requires structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime in the areas of intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, financial services,…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…to provide tariff exemptions. The trade agreement is projected to provide a strong starting point for President Trump’s intention to negotiate a phase two trade deal sometime in the future….
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…work on.” There were several significant trade opportunities that emerged in 2019. The easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China, combined with the progress made on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Citrus Growers Optimistic for Progress in Chinese Trade Market
The Chinese trade market is a significant export destination for California citrus growers and the ongoing trade dispute has created substantial challenges for the citrus industry. However, there is optimism…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
…up livestock feed could reduce emission levels, potentials in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement and a study that suggests a strong strawberry production for the 2020 season. Tune…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-09-20
…expectations, a study that shows agriculture and energy productions can coexist and an update on recent trade deals. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…globe for our farmers and ranchers.” USMCA BACKGROUND Designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, the USMCA builds on important trade relationships in North America. The agreement is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California producers will benefit from the bilateral trade…