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Canada Revises Onion Import Requirements

The Packer is reporting that Canada is making it easier for U.S. onion growers to ship north of the border. The country’s inspection agency, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is beginning a three-month “onion pilot” on January 20 that will last until April 30.

Tom Oliveri Jan 14 2014 in Agriculture

CARB Enforcing Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRUs) Regulations

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is reminding members of the industry to exercise due diligence in the hiring practices of carriers. December 31, 2013, was the deadline for model year 2006 transport refrigeration units (TRUs) to meet the in-use performance standards.

Ken Gilliland Jan 14 2014 in Agriculture

Trade Promotion Authority Legislation Aims to Open Export Markets

Last week, bi-partisan legislation was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that would restore the president’s authority to negotiate trade deals. Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Max Baucus (D-MT), and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Dave Camp (R-MI) both introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation that, once passed, will increase U.S. exports and support the creation of American jobs, including in the agriculture industry.