Category: International Markets
Farm bill markup delayed as specialty crop groups push priorities
House farm bill draft includes specialty crop and organic provisions. See how it could affect organic growers.
Organic Produce Summit 2026 opens registration
Registration is open for the 2026 Organic Produce Summit, set for July 14–16 in Monterey, California. Learn what’s new and register now.
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
Vegetable and organic growers tackle labor, automation, climate, and trade in 2026 to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy produce.
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
Florida strawberry growers file petitions alleging unfairly priced Mexican winter strawberry imports are harming U.S. producers. Read more.
Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Learn about a proposed bill that creates a specialty crop trade fairness working group and provides feedback to USDA Secretary Rollins.
Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices
The U.S. has opened an investigation into China over unmet trade commitments. Get more details and learn how to comment at the hearing.
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
Specialty crop leaders urge targeted aid and continued trade talks as the government shutdown stalls relief. Learn what’s at stake for growers.
Upcoming B2B sessions to connect California nut producers with global buyers
California dried fruit and nut producers can meet global buyers in November. Get info on registration for B2B sessions and host site visits.
Senate confirms USDA officials as agency mulls relief for farmers
The Senate confirmed Dudley Hoskins and other USDA officials as the agency monitors farm markets. Read more on potential farmer relief now.
Potato products part of potential EU counter-tariffs
The EU planned steep potato tariff hikes amid trade tensions, but a U.S. deal set a flat rate. See what it means for potato exports.
Tomato Suspension Agreement comes to an end
The U.S. has ended the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement and imposed duties on Mexican tomato imports. Learn how this impacts U.S. growers.
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
A federal court struck down tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners by the Trump administration. Learn more about what could happen next.
UK trade deal applauded by American Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation has applauded a new U.S.-U.K. trade deal boosting exports. Learn how it opens doors for American farmers.
Tariff pause greeted with relief by stock markets; ag impact still murky
Markets rise after tariff pause eases tension, but the impact on speciality ag remains uncertain. Get more details on the trade shifts now.
Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China
The ag industry remains concerned about the global trade impact of tariffs amid ongoing uncertainty. Get more details on the tariff pause.
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced 2026 funding opportunities through four ag trade promotion programs. Get all the details now.