A new avocado, developed by the University of California Avocado Breeding Program, is about to hit the world market. Downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs imposed in response to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
The Farm Credit Administration recently received a quarterly update on economic issues affecting agriculture as well as an update on the performance of the Farm Credit System through 2022.
“During the first three quarters of 2022, U.S. beef exports to Korea, Japan, China/Hong Kong, and Taiwan, were a record $6.6 billion,” a a 22% increase.
**Even though it took two years, Farmers for Free Trade is applauding the Senate confirmation of two important Agricultural Trade Negotiators.
The Senate confirmed Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office and former Oregon Department of Ag Director, Alexis Taylor as
USDA Under Secretary of Ag Trade and Foreign Affairs.
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