Chinese President Xi Jinping

Agricultural tourism continues to grow. Commodities such as grapes, fruit and nut trees, and specialty livestock had a positive impact on tourism revenues.

Despite a damaging heat wave, the California avocado farmers will produce a larger-than-expected crop. The avocado season officially ends at the end of October.

China’s apple production is down sharply this season, but U.S. apple exporters couldn’t help fill the gap. Unseasonably cold spring weather caused a 25% drop.

Sonny Perdue expects a U.S. delegation to return to China later this month to continue the talks ahead of a meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. farmers are staying optimistic about President Trump's policies despite lingering concern about the economic conditions in agriculture right now.

The stock markets in both in the US and China are moving. But, in different directions. While the growth in the US is up, marginally. China is seeing a bear market.

EPA renewed the label for over-the-top dicamba use in soybeans and cotton through 2020. The applicators must be certified and spray crops restrictions.

U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is seeking public comment, specifically on product-specific negotiating objectives, trade barriers, economics for U.S. Business.

**Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the U.S. this week has buoyed hopes of the American ag sector that the Trump administration can improve trade relations between the two countries. China is the largest market for many U.S. commodities, but remains a source of frustration for U...