The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Warns: Shipbuilding Proposal Will Lead to 8% Decline in Dairy Exports, Skyrocketing Shipping Costs

While IDFA supports the administration’s efforts to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry, the organization opposes USTR’s proposed penalties as they would severely disrupt U.S. dairy supply chains and damage the global competitiveness of American agriculture.

This is Why Canada Has Plenty of Eggs — and the U.S. Doesn’t

March 24, 2025 Scott Horsley, NPR

Canadian chickens can catch avian flu, just like their American cousins. But the impact on Canada’s egg supply has so far been limited.

Avocados from Colombia Experience Highest Volume Growth to Date 

March 19, 2025 Colombia Avocado Board

With maturing orchards, expanded production, and a growing shift in export volume to the U.S. market, peak volumes are expected at the end of April and into May. It is also projected that Hass avocados from this traviesa season will be available through August. 

Confusing Labels are Making it Harder to Buy Canadian Seafood Amid Trade Tensions with the U.S.

March 13, 2025 SeaChoice

As rising tariffs and trade tensions with the U.S. drive more Canadians to seek local products, SeaChoice says that those looking to buy Canadian seafood are being left in the dark by confusing labels – meaning that consumers, and by extent Canadian seafood producers, could be missing out. 

Canada Suspends Imports from Biggest US Pork Processing Plant

March 10, 2025 Tom Polansek, Reuters

It is the latest blow for America’s farm sector, which has been roiled by concerns that U.S. tariffs will spark retaliation from top importers that reduces demand for American agricultural products.