emerging markets

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from eligible organizations for fiscal year 2024 funding for five export market development programs.  FAS recently published the FY 2024 Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Market Access Program, Foreign Market Development Program, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, the Quality Samples Program, and the Emerging Ma

Doug McKalip says he is busy in his role as Chief Agricultural Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office.  He recently noted that he has a host of priorities on his to-do list.   “The first focus would be on keeping markets we have open. A lot of work has been do...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture was recently awarded a USDA grant worth $925,000 through the Foreign Agricultural Services’ Emerging Markets Program.  The EMP helps organizations promote exports of agricultural products to developing countries with strong growth potential.   “...