Where New Markets Could Open up for California Almonds By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service|January 16, 2024 USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service recently identified fresh market opportunities for California almond exports. Find out where.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Report: Value of Fresh Produce Imports From Mexico To Exceed $53 Billion by 2030 By AgriLife Today|March 20, 2023 Based on conservative assumptions, U.S. fresh produce imports from South of the Border will increase by about 29.2% over 2022 levels.
Reports Confirm Mexican Produce Imports a Crush to Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2022 State ag commissioner speaks out again in support of local growers feeling the weight of unfair trade practices.
New Study Shows Surge of Mexican Produce into the U.S. Continuing Posted by Frank Giles|September 2, 2021 Florida specialty crop growers taking a particularly big hit from imports during their market window.
American Fruit Growers Say Latest in China Trade War Hits Hard Posted by Christina Herrick|August 13, 2019 Nerves on the rise as China rejects all U.S. agricultural goods in retaliation of another round of U.S.-sanctioned tariffs.
Specialty Crops Mostly Spared from Latest Round of Chinese Tariffs Posted by Christina Herrick|May 14, 2019 Increased duties to be lobbied on frozen, processed fruit and vegetables, as well as some crop input products.
Specialty Crops Get Big Boost in Ag Trade Promotion Program Posted by Christina Herrick|February 11, 2019 Organizations get $200 million to identify and access new export markets.
Positive Outlook Remains for Fruit Industry This Year By David Eddy|January 2, 2019 Despite gloom and doom over tariffs this year, and trade worries in general in the next few, people with money will want the best products in the world.
Tariffs Cloud a Bright Future for Fruit and Nut Industry By David Eddy | Christina Herrick|December 28, 2018 A new issue, trade/tariffs, surfaced for the first time in the survey — and the nation’s crop advisers tell growers what they really think.
U.S. Apple Exports Down in 2018 Posted by Christina Herrick|December 20, 2018 Smaller crop size in Washington and increased tariff pressure has kept more fruit in the domestic markets.
Table Grape Exports Take Hit from Tariffs Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2018 Growers are stinging from low prices and uncertain markets.
Trade War Tension Weighs Heavy on American Farmers By John VanSickle|August 20, 2018 A grower’s best defense? Invest in technology and stay informed to promote your cause.
Tariffs Could Cost California Growers Billions Posted by Christina Herrick|August 15, 2018 New study looked at 10 fruit and nut crops, and found that nut growers in particular stand to be penalized heavily, especially almond growers.
Reports: U.S. Fruit Stalled for Days at Docks in China Posted by Christina Herrick|May 14, 2018 Country now screening all fresh batches for disease and rot; imports waiting up to a week in quarantine.
NAFTA Renegotiation Long Overdue for Florida Farmers By Frank Giles|August 21, 2017 Specialty crop growers in the Sunshine State seek relief from unfair trade deal.
Florida Ag Commissioner Pushes for Probe into Unfair Trade Tactics Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2017 With a focus on Mexico, letter sent by Adam Putnam to the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary stresses need for level playing field.
Take Precaution, Free Trade Could Be Costly [Opinion] By Frank Giles|October 23, 2016 With more imports, we have to redouble our efforts to protect ourselves from foreign pest invaders.
Panama Canal Expands For New Trade Opportunities Posted by Frank Giles|June 28, 2016 First vessel passes through new, larger locks as country celebrates.
West Coast Governors Call For End To Port Labor Impasse Posted by David Eddy|February 19, 2015 U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez helps mediate discussions between dockworkers and port operators.
Free Trade Dynamics Deliver Possibilities, Perils To Ag Producers By Frank Giles|April 23, 2014 In a global economy, growers should be aware of market threats and opportunities.