California Citrus Farmers Wrestle with Invasive Pests Amidst Market Optimism
Citrus Showcase 2024 highlights the industry's economic landscape and battle against invasive pests.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the top...
Almond Industry to See Significant Rebound
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A strong rebound in almond prices is expected over the next 12 to 18 months....
Almonds Face Potential Recession, Industry Remains Optimistic
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The 2023 Almond Board Conference highlighted production trends and the outlook for the industry. Clarice Turner, President,...
Egypt Threatens California’s Citrus Industry
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the start of 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture drafted a test risk assessment for...
Almond, Walnut Exports to Benefit as India Lifts Tariffs
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
India has formally removed retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products that made...
Delano Growers Grape Products Hails Agreement between the U.S. and Argentina on White Grape...
Press Release provided by Delano Growers Grape Products
Delano, California - Delano Growers Grape Products cooperative announced that the U.S. Department of...
U.S. Keeps Tariffs on Spanish Ripe Olives After WTO Ruling
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
The U.S. will continue to impose countervailing duties...
Secretary Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA
Press Release Provided by USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United...
Dianne Feinstein Supports USMCA, Harris Votes No
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
In a vote that very clearly appeared to be influenced by the Presidential campaign, the USMCA finally...
Secretary Perdue: China Phase I Deal is a Bonanza for American Agriculture
Press Release Provided by United States Department of Agriculture
U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed...
Local Leaders React To The Passage Of USMCA
On December 19, 2019 the United States House of Representatives passed the historic passage of the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The...
New Marketing Approaches Help Almond Exports Grow
By Ching Lee—Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Despite retaliatory tariffs and uncertainty in key export markets for California almonds, demand for the nut...
United States and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
Press Release provided by the USDA
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to...
Economic Study Bolsters Value of Generic Marketing Efforts by Pistachio Industry
Press Release Provide By American Pistachio Growers
American Pistachio Growers’ (APG) efforts to reduce or eliminate trade barriers in several key overseas...
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from...
Press Release Provided by the U.S. Department of commerce
Last night, the U.S. Department of Commerce initialed a draft agreement with Mexican...
April Beef and Pork Exports below 2018 Levels; Lamb Still Trending Higher
Press Release: Provided by U.S. Meat Export Federation,www.usmef.org
April exports of U.S. beef and pork were lower than a year ago while...
Tariffs on Mexican Cattle Will Restore Lost Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Producers
Press Release: Provided by R-CALF USA
Billings, Mont. – According to R-CALF USA, the proposed implementation of a five percent tariff on...
Farm Bureau Welcomes Lifting of Agricultural Tariffs
Press Release:
California Farm Bureau Federation
May 17, 2019
The California Farm Bureau Federation supports President Trump’s removal of steel and aluminum tariffs...
Farm Leader Responds to Tariff Assistance Package
Press Release:
California Farm Bureau Federation
May 23, 2019
Expressing appreciation for the Trump administration’s broadened programs to ease the impact of retaliatory...
USDA Announces Almonds Included in Second Trade Assistance Program
Press Release: Provided by The Almond Board of California
May 23, 2019
MODESTO, Calif – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced almonds...
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted By Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
Press Release: Provided by USDA (Release No. 0078.19)
Washington, D.C., May 23, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced...
