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Retaliatory Tariffs from Canada
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. farm exports face possible retaliatory Canadian tariffs after talks between the two nations collapsed, triggering 50% U.S. duties on many Canadian exports, including farm goods.
Prop 12's National Impact and China and U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Every American pig farmer stands to lose when faced with a patchwork of ever-changing state housing laws spurred by California’s Prop 12, and spokesman from the Chinese commerce ministry was asked when China might resume buying American soybeans.
Lack Rain Hits Georgia Peanuts and China and U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
At the beginning of August, Georgia’s peanut crop looked good, but then it stopped raining across most of South Georgia’s peanut belt, and spokesman from the Chinese commerce ministry was asked when China might resume buying American soybeans.
Port Fee Estimates for Chinese Vessels and Cattle on Feed Report
The Agribusiness Update
A new report estimates the recently imposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels could increase shipping costs for American ag exporters, and USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report says cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market totaled 11.4 million on June 1.
California Trade Hearing and U.S. Vietnam Trade Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
California ag advocates make case that federal trade policies should prioritize certainty and predictability to benefit farmers and ag exporters, and the U.S. and Vietnam have begun their second round of trade negotiations.
Tariff Confusion and Cattle Trade Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs on our biggest trading partners has caused confusion for agricultural exporters, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
Prop 12 Kicks In and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork in the state that comes from the pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
Florida Farm Bureau Day and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Florida farmers and ranchers will gather at the state Capitol tomorrow to talk policy matters with lawmakers as part of Farm Bureau Day, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
Poll Shows Producers Optimistic and Ag Exports to China Soar
The Agribusiness Update
A recent poll shows producers are optimistic thanks to increased farm prices, and U.S. farm exports to China on path to possible record sales.
Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
U.S. Pumpkin Production and Potato Exports Bright
The Agribusiness Update
10 states produce most of the U.S. pumpkins, and expectations for potato exports looks pretty good.
Mexican Tomato Suspension and Don't Wash Poultry
The Agribusiness Update
Tomato growers from Mexico have reached a suspension agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department, and the health risks of washing or rinsing raw poultry.
NCBA on ESA Modernization and California Exports to China
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association reacts positively to the modernization of the Endangered Species Act, and California ag exporters still assessing how China's ban affects them.
Frigid Temps Hit Wheat Belt and Millennials Buy Less Grain, Meat
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat belt in Midwest hit hard by frigid temperatures, and Millennials buying less grains and meat than other generations.
Tentative Labor Deal, Clean Water Projects & Free Pesticide Disposal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
West Coast ports have resumed full time operations but damage to foreign buyer relationships may take years to recover from, Ecology proposing $229 million in grant and loan funding for 165 clean water projects across the state, and WSDA collecting unwanted agricultural and commercial-grade pesticides in Eastern Washington this spring.
Port Negotiations & Organic Survey
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag producers and businesses continue to write their Congressional delegates asking for help in getting the West Coast ports up and running again, and increasing interest in organic agriculture prompts USDA to conduct organic survey.
More Port Woes & Making Sense of Marketing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port slowdowns caused by the 9 month long labor dispute between the ILWU and the PMA have caused yet more damage to ag exporters, and women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska will enjoy a day of learning, networking and inspiration during the WSU Extension Women In Ag Conference February 21.
Struggling To Survive
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion crisis is taking longterm business and revenue out of the state and moving it to other states.
Avian Influenza Fallout & Cherry Institute
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
China bans all U.S. poultry and eggs, and growers and industry experts gather to discuss the top issues affecting the cherry industry at 72nd Cherry Institute.
Wolf Investigations Questioned & WSPC Grant Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wolf activity in the Wedge area on the rise again and grant funding available to fresh potato shippers and exporters.