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USTR on EU Tariffs and AskUSDA Launched
The Agribusiness Update
USTR Robert Lighthizer is being urged to help remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Ag exports to the E.U., and AskUSDA launched to make communicating with USDA more efficient.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Consumer Fruit Prices Drop and Soy-based Concrete Sealant
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers paid less for fruit during the first half of 2020, and a new soy-based concrete sealant could create a new demand source for soybeans.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.
NCBA Likes China's Beef Purchases and COVID Food Experience
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association believes China is still a most intriguing market for U.S. beef, and the pandemic has stretched people's food buying practices that may continue afterwards.
NCBA Likes China's Beef Purchases and COVID Food Experience
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association believes China is still a most intriguing market for U.S. beef, and the pandemic has stretched people's food buying practices that may continue afterwards.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Poinsettias & Coronavirus and USTR Trade Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Some poinsettia growers are already deciding how many plants they should prepare for a COVID Christmas, and USTR Robert Lighthizer gives updates on trade picture.
USDA Food Box Contracts and USTR "Ready" for USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is offering contracts for Food Box Program to companies passed over in first round, and USTR Robert Lighthizer says he's "ready to go" for July 1 USMCA implementation.
California Tasting Rooms Reopen and June Dairy Month
The Agribusiness Update
California tasting rooms reach reopening phase, and June Dairy month celebrations.
China & Phase 1 Commitments and U.S.-U.K. Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Trump Administration applauds China's commitment to meet Phase 1 obligations during pandemic, and trade negotiations continue between U.S. and the U.K., and include agriculture.
Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
E.U. Trade Talk Visit and 2020 Ag Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
The European Union's new trade chief will visit D.C. next week to talk trade, and agriculture begins 2020 with some optimism.
Juici & Koru Apples for Gaga and Trump Up in Farmer Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Wenatchee's Starr Ranch Growers supplies Lady Gaga's Vegas show with Juici and Koru apples, and President Trump's job performance gets all-time high marks in latest Farm Journal Pulse Poll.
Pork Producers Hail Japan Deal and U.S.-China Trade Down
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council is hailing the trade deal with Japan, and U.S.-China trade continues downward trend in October numbers.
U.S. Rice to South Korea and Crunch Pak's Cosmic Slices
The Agribusiness Update
A new trade agreement sends U.S. rice to South Korea, and Crunch Pak gets contract for sliced Cosmic Crisp.
Farm Economy Sound and China Lifts Ban on U.S. Poultry
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says U.S. Farm Economy still sound, and China lifts ban on U.S. poultry.
Mexico Upbeat on USMCA and Perdue on Mexican Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican officials are upbeat about USMCA passage, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue leads group to Mexico on trade mission.