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This is typically the time of year the apple industry would see exports start to dip, But, as Toni Lynn Adams points out, 2020 is not a typical year. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

When taking a look at the latest national wheat production numbers, the USDA reported a 1% increase from May numbers. "High increase in production in the mass crop production report this month," said World Agricultural Outlook Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

On Tuesday, President Trump announced a trade deal on U.S. exports of natural gas and military-style helicopters to India.  This came as Trump wrapped up his two-day visit to that nation.  Yet negotiations continue on further trade opportunities in India such as for agriculture.   ...

How has the trade war impacted Northwest pear growers? Pear Bureau Northwest's Jeff Correa takes a look.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

While 2019 was a challenging year for the farm economy, there were many positives in the world of trade.  An updated NAFTA, now known as USMCA, a bilateral trade deal with Japan and Phase One with China were all addressed.   Now, where does the U.S. go whe...

In a bid to land a limited trade pact with the U.S., Reuters says India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets. The offer comes as India readies for President Trump’s first official visit to the country at the end of this month. No c...

The Trump administration's focus on trade continues, as officials work towards more trade agreements.   Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue traveled to the European Union to discuss a potential trade deal this week, and talks are ongoing to reach a tentative agreement with India. Per...

The American Farm Bureau Federation says a U.S. trade deal with India will be much harder to win than the just-signed Phase One deal with China.  AFB’s Dave Salmonsen said India is not China, and decades of American efforts have failed to break India’s trade barriers.   “India ...

Trade agreements between Japan, China, and the USMCA are all done.  According to Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator of the US Trade Representative’s Office, those deals were done at a pace he referenced to as "historic".   “Since I've been there in 22 months we've renegotiated 51% of U.S. Ag exports,” Doud ...

Thanks to the county’s rapid pace of economic growth, India could become an even more important trade partners for the Washington economy, and Washington farmer could benefit.  But ongoing global trade conflicts may put those potential benefits at risk, according to a new report released by the Washington Council on International Trade.  Lori Ott...