Taiwan’s parliament approved a measure that will allow U.S. pork imports containing ractopamine, a leanness-enhancing additive. Reuters says the approval came despite objections from KMT, the main opposition party, which says it creates a health risk for the Taiwanese people. The country’s president decided in August that Taiwan would allow imports of U.S. pork with the additive, which is banned …
No Changes to EU Tariff on U.S. Peanuts
On Nov. 10, tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU) went into effect on U.S. peanuts and other products. Tyron Spearman reports at this point, there have been no changes made to the 25% tariff. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Drought and Heat Harm Brazil’s Harvest
There is a saying among those who have been in the industry for a long time: “There is no citrus harvest like the other.” Growers are facing production challenges in the current harvest season in Brazil. Hot, Dry Conditions The first signs of a decrease in the season’s fruit crop were given by last year’s (August to September 2019) bloom. …
Peanut Exports Double in Last 10 Years
Good news for U.S. peanut exports, as numbers show they have doubled over the last ten 10 years. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest figures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA/FAS Releases October Peanut Export Report
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has released the October peanut usage for peanuts that were exported to China and other countries. Tyron Spearman has all of the numbers and lets you know what has increased, as well as what has decreased for October. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
EU Announces Tariffs on U. S. Peanuts and Other Products
Just as the pandemc has spiked a second time, the European Union (EU) has imposed a 25 percent tariff on U.S. peanuts and other products. Tyron Spearman reports the market is trying to figure out how to get around the tariffs. Listen to Tyron’s report. There are hopes that this will sometime in January. The tariffs went into effect on …
U.S. Agricultural Exports Off to a Fast Start for the New Fiscal Year
The new fiscal year is getting off to a flying start for U.S. agricultural export sales. Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist have the report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USTR Calls for Investigation of Imported Squash and Cucumbers
Action Follows Recent Blueberry, Strawberry and Bell Pepper USTR Initiatives (GFVGA) — Friday, December 4, 2020. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued a letter to the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) requesting investigations into the import of cucumbers and squash and the effect on the domestic seasonal markets. The request is to investigate the monthly price trends, including an analysis and …
USDA Extends Deadline for Seafood Trade Relief Program
(USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a one-month extension to the signup period for the Seafood Trade Relief Program, which supports the U.S. seafood industry and fishermen impacted by retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments. Fishermen can now signup for the program through January 15, 2021. To date, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has paid more than $140 …
Peanut Industry Concerned about Tariff Negotiations
While the U.S. peanut industry continues to encourage a quick resolution to the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. peanuts by the United Kingdom (UK), there are questions as to whether negotiations can take place while President Trump is still in office, or if they will have to wait for the Biden Administration to take over. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored …