United States and China possible rice exports

A US-China phytosanitary protocol on rice, which could lead to exports of the grain between the United States and China is the most populated country. The visit to the United States by three Chinese officials who visited the rice growing states and discussed rice issues with the USDA as part of a pest risk assessment. "A phytosanitary agreement is a possibility," said a spokeswoman for US Rice Federation, whose members are growers, millers and merchants. "I think the trip here is one of the final steps." Read more ...

Premium chicken producer in the US to close

Fulton Valley Farms a premium chicken producer in California is to close early next year, putting 185 people out of work. The main reason is feed price costs, the high feed cost have disallowed the company from carrying out their business model. "Fulton Valley Farms, has been sold to a Chinese buyer that does not plan to keep it going at least in the near future", Chief Executive Officer Andrew Carlson. Read more ...