New Trade Deal Moves a Step Closer to Fruition for Growers

Oranges, among other ag commodities, have been caught in the crosshairs of export challenges.

USDA reports that from 2012 to 2017 total agricultural product sales stayed flat overall. Yet over that same time frame, U.S. total organic product sales more than doubled.

Trade issues remain a top priority for growers and stakeholders to tackle. Brittany Lee gives her take on the situation. 

Florida Tomato Exchange requests action while new suspension agreement continues.

Trade issues are a serious stumbling block for the apple crop being picked right now. It’s time to turn up the volume on the folks in charge.

Finally, some good news for American producers of specialty crops such as nuts, berries, sweet corn, and broccoli from the front lines of the tariff war.

Export volumes fell 27% in 2018! Learn what industry experts are expecting for 2019.

The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association continues to push with others for viable answers amid turbid waters left in NAFTA’s wake.

While China announces more tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods, Japan strikes a deal to take more fruits and vegetables.

Commerce Department commits to strong enforcement of trade law.

Nerves on the rise as China rejects all U.S. agricultural goods in retaliation of another round of U.S.-sanctioned tariffs.

New restrictions take a chunk out of growing markets say apple, walnut, and almond stakeholders.

In his career, Dr. John VanSickle has just about seen it all and knows factors like trade and tech will continue to shape the state’s specialty crop sector.

Strawberry industry association leader points to recently published research that confirms how subsidized produce imports are crushing local business.

Apple and cherry exports out of the Northwest Seaport Alliance down double digits last year.

Recent good news on the trade front has U.S. potato growers feeling optimistic, but work still remains on several initiatives the industry would like to see passed in the coming weeks and months.

Voluntary organization champions United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but wants NAFTA left intact for now.

U.S. potato exports losses could exceed more than $400 million annually.

Purchase, which falls under “Section 32” program, is expected to support growers stung by low-cost imports.