The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced awards for the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) granting the California Walnut Commission (CWC) a…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…hearing last week where U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer answered questions from committee members on a multitude of topics. A centerpiece of the hearing was the current trade relationship between…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…and trade maintenance; And continue high level coordination with the U.S. pork industry leadership to assure unified efforts to combat ASF introduction. “We understand the grave concerns about the ASF…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…one program that Cap and Trade, the greenhouse gas money, it’s the one program that actually gets you emission reductions.” Governor Newsom’s proposed budget demonstrates a $400 million reduction in…
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
…introduced into FMD-free countries like the United States and Europe, it could cost billions of dollars in losses to the economy from trade bans and eradication, which often includes unavoidable…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has now officially ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint related to Chinese subsidies for agricultural products. The WTO dispute settlement panel found…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
…issue forward.” Trade relations between the U.S. and China are reportedly getting better but are still not strong right now. Those political issues don’t keep the development of new markets…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…Hanak. “So, if you give farmers the flexibility to trade water within their groundwater basins that can really lower the cost of adjustment.” The report also details the need to…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…for export as well as domestically.” California is responsible for nearly all U.S. prune production, with exports accounting for close to half of the industry’s trade volume. The prunes that…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…is the trade name for it, has actually been very effective in trials. When you spray it on leaves it moves systemically from the leaf it’s on and continues moving…
Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico Ends Amidst Dumping Complaints
…retaliation from Mexico, as the two countries continue their work to address steel and aluminum tariffs. The official withdrawal is set to become effective beginning May 7. Tomato Trade with…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can…
The Growing Market of the Dominican Republic
…before to $7.8 billion. “The Dominican Republic since 2007 has been a significant and growing export market for U.S. agricultural products,” said Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign…