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 …
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
A new study warns that a renewed trade war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. Economists from UC Davis and North Dakota State University …
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff …
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
The latest Agricultural Export Yearbook shows exports of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetables increased in value last year. Exports reportedly reached a value of $7 billion last year, marking a …
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for a trade mission to Vietnam later in the year. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will be leading a trade mission September …
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the recipients of the first round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), with several California-based entities to receive funding support. USDA …
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to New Delhi, India in the coming weeks. The delegation includes 47 businesses, 11 State Departments …
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
The Philippines trade mission led by Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Daniel Whitley is officially underway after arriving in Manila today. Whitley is being joined by representatives from 29 U.S. …
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
A long-awaited decision from Mexico’s Supreme Court was announced last week, opening market access for U.S. potatoes. The unanimous vote of five to zero overturns a 2017 decision that prevented …
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
China will no longer be accepting any more agricultural products from the United States after the Chinese government asked state-owned companies to halt any further purchases of American agricultural imports. …
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
With multiple tariff related concerns throughout the year, the trade market landscape for the U.S. rice industry remains uneasy. The trade relations between China and the U.S. have taken a …
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney led a trip last week to help foster a better trade relationship with Japan. The trade mission was …
USDA Emphasizing Trade Expansion
Ted McKinney, the new USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, has been busy since being sworn in. He’s visited India, Brazil, Colombia, and Panama recently with the goal …
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
Record milk production in New Zealand has led the nation to triple the amount of imported U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles. The U.S. Grains Council reports that the 2017 …
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