February 20, 2017
As previously reported, Indian Plant Protection authorities continue to insist on the use of methyl bromide for fumigation of agricultural imports. Methyl Bromide (MB) is no longer used for fumigation […]
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February 20, 2017
Despite some uncertainty about the U.S. trade climate, USDBC’s Mexico Bean Congress enjoyed a strong turnout from both U.S. industry representatives and Mexican buyers. This year the Congress offered a […]
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February 20, 2017
2017 kicked off with a flurry of activity as USDBC held its annual winter board meeting, several grower groups observed their annual regional Bean Day activities, and USDBC returned to […]
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January 17, 2017
New timing for import quotas to Dominican Republic may impede US dry bean sales. Quota timing has been curtailed in violation of CAFTA agreement, USDBC working with FAS/Santo Domingo to […]
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January 17, 2017
Indian plant quarantine officials are requiring fumigation with methyl bromide for pulse imports, including dry beans. Fumigation is to occur at the port of loading and the shipment must include […]
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January 17, 2017
U.S. dry bean exports to Colombia reached a record high of 12, 206 MT during the 2016 marketing year (U.S. Census Bureau ). Several different classes of beans were exported, […]
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January 17, 2017
The Brazilian Agricultural Supply Company (CONAB) is forecasting higher production for Brazil’s first harvest for 2016 – 2017. Conab expects that low stocks and firm prices for carioca and black […]
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January 17, 2017
Over the last few weeks communications with the Trump Transition team have been fast and furious with various coalitions now forming to address different aspects of the agricultural trade agenda. […]
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January 9, 2017
January 6, 2017 Portland, Oregon The U.S Dry Bean Council (USDBC) formally reached out to President Elect Trump’s transition team on the importance of continuing with a strong trade agenda […]
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