Podcasts about trade mission

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney (briefly) and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Darcy Pawlik of Ag in the Classroom Canada and the Wheat Growers Association. Plus, Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney (briefly) and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Darcy Pawlik of Ag in the Classroom Canada and the Wheat Growers Association. Plus, Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health... Read More

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Mexico's Energy Crossroads: State Control Meets Private Needs” by Kenjiro Juarez, Trade Officer in the Economic and Trade Mission of Israel to Mexico, Embassy of Israel, Mexico.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. On today's show: CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States. Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton. CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.

Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and the Minister responsible for Official Languages, joined Aaron Rand on CJAD 800.

The UK's prime minister Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first by a British prime minister in eight years.Sir Keir is seeking to strengthen trading and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony.Also in the programme: We'll hear from people inside Iran as families and friends try to count the number of dead during the recent crackdown; and new research into the late novelist Terry Pratchett suggests a person's use of words could help diagnose dementia much earlier.(Photo shows UK prime minister Keir Starmer arriving in Beijing, China on 28 January 2026. Credit: Carl Court/PA)

Prime Minister Mark Carney cut an important trade deal with China this week that allows some electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a tariff rate of 6.1%. Ontario Premier Doug Ford slammed the reduced tariffs, but what is really the biggest threat to Canada's auto industry? Let's talk about the facts of this Canada news today.Tune into Episode 346 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for conversations in critical times and daily politics news updates.This news podcast episode was recorded on January 16, 2026.Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill's work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes' on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/fXi-8usdRaQ?si=HqRtNv2BADXqr8bAFURTHER READINGDoug Ford slams Canada's ‘lopsided' new EV deal with Chinahttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-canadian-electric-vehicle-deal-china-9.7048225Carney's Trade Mission to China Is What Canada NEEDS to Fight Trump Tariffs | News Todayhttps://youtu.be/FCO8hLkepPw?si=lDrxHNNiC3kJB7xS This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

The Futility of Canadian-Chinese Trade DiplomacyPREVIEW FOR LATER: GUEST CHARLES BURTON. Charles Burton critiques Mark Carney's trade mission to Beijing, noting it mirrors past failures. Despite attempts to ignore human rights to boost trade, historical precedent shows Canada's market share declined under similar strategies. This mission aims to offset tariff uncertainties and Trump-era trade pressures.1945 US NAVY HUANGPU RIVER, SHANGHAI

The deadline is approaching for interested ag exporters to apply for USDA led Agricultural Trade Mission this April to the Philippines. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of tariff threats and a further aggressive stance from the United States, B.C. Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon head to India on a trade mission to look for new markets for B.C. products. We ask if it's a good idea for the B.C. government to seek more partners in India as Sikh activists in Canada rally against the visit. Michelle talks to B.C. Conservative MLA Harman Banghu, and we take audience calls.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other ag influencers will be featured speakers at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.

Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of its owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.

The USDA is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to the Philippines, taking place April 13–16, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the Philippines’ thriving market and rapidly growing economy must apply by Friday, January 9, 2026. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the results to date of a recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to Mexico? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and handful of trade mission members unpacked some of their adventures and take-aways from the recent Montana Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan. From beef and wheat to bioscience and photonics, the trade mission aimed […] The post Made in Montana, Appreciated Worldwide – Unpacking the Trade Mission first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Gov. Jim Pillen is in Isreal this week to promote Nebraska trade and U.S. defense technology. The governor attended a swearing in ceremony for new troops in the Israeli army and visited the Nova Festival Memorial, which commemorates the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks. Pillen said he met with people in western Galilee who have endured thousands of warnings to take shelter over the last 18 months, but said the recent ceasefire negotiated by President Donald Trump has made things calm again.

Gov. Jim Pillen is in Isreal this week to promote Nebraska trade and U.S. defense technology. The governor attended a swearing in ceremony for new troops in the Israeli army and visited the Nova Festival Memorial, which commemorates the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks. Pillen said he met with people in western Galilee who have endured thousands of warnings to take shelter over the last 18 months, but said the recent ceasefire negotiated by President Donald Trump has made things calm again.

Governor Cox and Utah leaders were in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen trade ties. Jason Swensen with the Deseret News joins the show to unpack the mission’s goals and what it means for Utah businesses.

Canada's four-day agricultural trade mission to Mexico has wrapped up, as the two nations aim to strengthen agricultural ties and expand the market for Canadian agri-food exports.  The trade mission was part of Ottawa's broader plan to build on Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to Mexico, where the two countries launched the Canada-Mexico Action Plan, which aims to strengthen collaboration on food security, trade, and supply chain resilience.

U.S. Wheat Associates joined a successful USDA trade mission to Japan in early October. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair-Elect Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Boise-based Agri Beef Co., recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a trade mission with Idaho Governor Brad Little. The group met with farmers, importers and trade officials to discuss the trade agreement framework recently announced by President Donald Trump. Theiler notes there is strong potential for both U.S. beef and pork in the UK, but lingering non-tariff barriers to U.S. product must be addressed in order to provide full access. These barriers include excessive phytosanitary and labeling regulations. The UK in June opened a duty-free tariff rate quota for U.S. beef with a 2025 volume of about 8,500 metric tons. The country is currently a large pork importer, buying around $2.7 billion in 2024, nearly all of it European Union pork which enters tariff free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism Minister Louise Upston is heading to China today to lead a major trade mission, aimed at boosting tourism ties with one of our largest markets. Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Premier Scott Moe has been racking up the Air Miles. First he went to Japan and China to try and tackle trade issues. Then he went to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Did his message land with those in power? We ask our political panelists.

As tensions escalate between Canada and China, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Trade and Export Development, Warren Kaeding, says producers are bearing the brunt through tariffs on Canadian canola seed. Canola is Saskatchewan’s top cash crop, and Kaeding says the province is “definitely very disappointed” in China’s latest trade action, warning that producers “are not able to... Read More

One of the memos brought to Cabinet today was to approve the making of the ‘Team Ireland' trade mission, an annual event to be held every October in a key market.It's as multiple senior Ministers are set to travel this October to a trade mission.Peter Burke is the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath, and joins Kieran to discuss.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Agri-food trade mission to Japan and KoreaMinister's delayed ACRES payment timeline;Applications open for phase 3 of genotyping programme;10-week old heifer makes €13,000;Farm walks on beef production and sustainability;10 cattle killed by lightning.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

B.C. Premier David Eby remains confident that Indigenous opposition to new fast-track infrastructure legislation (Bills 14 and 15) won't harm efforts to attract investment from Asia. Guest: Terry Teegee - Regional Chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A delegation of 140 of Ireland's top entrepreneurs, including tech entrepreneurs Liam Dunne of Klearcom, Gareth Sheridan of Nutriband Inc., Alan Doyle of Aerlytix, Eddie Dillon of CreditLogic and Conor Buckley of Granite Digital, are this week travelling to Japan for the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat. Running from Monday 26th to Saturday 31st May, the retreat will see the entrepreneurs travel between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto as they participate in a comprehensive programme of executive coaching, education and networking, while also experiencing Japan's vibrant culture and traditions. This year's retreat will visit sites of major business, academic and diplomatic importance across Japan. Key visits will include SoftBank Corporation HQ where the group will meet with SoftBank President Kunihiro Fujinaga and Executive Vice President Daichi Nozaki, a 'Mini MBA' experience at Hitotsubashi University, delivered by leading Japanese academics Professor Yoshinori Fujikawa and Professor Hiroshi Ono, and Ireland House Tokyo, the centre of Ireland's diplomatic relations in Japan, where the group will meet with Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, Damien Cole. Later in the week, the group will immerse themselves in Japanese culture in Kyoto before concluding with a visit to the World Expo in Osaka. Japan is the world's fourth largest economy with enduring strengths in areas including innovation, technology, automotive and manufacturing. The existing trade relationship between Ireland and Japan is strong, with Japan positioned as Ireland's second-largest trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Many of the entrepreneurs travelling to Japan are already conducting business there, while others are seeking to expand their markets. The delegation includes this year's 24 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists as well as programme alumni representing a broad spectrum of industries and representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and Julius Baer International. Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, said: "The CEO retreat is one of the highlights of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme and this year we are taking the biggest ever cohort of entrepreneurs on the retreat to Japan, for what will be Ireland's largest annual unofficial trade mission. Supported by Enterprise Ireland, Invest NI, and Julius Baer, our 140 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet with local business leaders, academics and experts while also experiencing Japan's vibrant culture and traditions. "Japan is renowned as an innovative leader across various industries, including manufacturing, electronics, automotive and robotics, with world-class Japanese companies such as Sony, Honda, and Yamaha. It is a country rich in opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to expand beyond traditional markets and into the wider Asia-Pacific region, an area which continues to move from strength to strength. This retreat is an opportunity for Irish entrepreneurs to delve deeper into new market opportunities in Japan and expand their knowledge of business and trade in the region. "More broadly, our CEO Retreat is designed to enable entrepreneurs to have the space to step back, engage with their peers and think differently, to embrace new ideas and to push themselves even further. The retreat is also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to deepen business relationships with fellow participants, often leading to fruitful collaborations, which is a core element of the Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. We hope the retreat will inspire and energise our entrepreneurs and may even be the spark that ignites some great new and exciting business possibilities for this talented group of business leaders." Since its inception, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland community has grown into a tight-knit network of 650 alumni who harness each other's wealth of experience, with three-quarters (75%) conducting business with one another. Together, the ...

One of the secret perks of being governor is the ability to take foreign vacations on the taxpayer dime. Oh sure, officially they're called “trade missions,” and their purpose is to promote Wisconsin products overseas, but their results are nothing to write home about. Evers' first big trip was to Japan in 2019. Of course, he took his wife. There were 28 people in the delegation all together. Since then, total annual exports from Wisconsin to Japan have dropped 11%. That's $83 million a year. Agricultural exports even worse. They've plummeted by 35%. Evers choose Europe for his second vaca- trade mission. That was two years ago. He visited Belgium, a fast-growing market for Wisconsin goods – at least it was until Evers' visited. Since then, exports have dropped by 15%. Now, Evers just got back from a third trip. This one was to Germany, another hot market for Wisconsin goods. We'll see if it stays that way now that Evers stopped by to shake hands.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Guest Host Rachelle Morris  Mining and artificial intelligence -- we touched on both of those points last week when we spoke about Utah leaders visiting Canada for a trade mission. Now that everyone's back home in the Beehive State, we wanted to chat about the potential impacts of a closer partnership between Utah and our northerly neighbors in Canada, and what that could mean for the average Utahn. Jonathan Freedman, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah joins the program to discuss the trip.

Join "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  and special guest Charlene Campbell CareyIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey speaks with Charlene Campbell Carey, the Artistic Director of Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre and president of Ballet Beyond Borders. They discuss Charlene's journey in dance, the unique ballets created in Montana, and the importance of cultural relevance in dance. Charlene shares insights about her organization, which fosters cultural exchange and harmony through dance. She shares the impact of personal loss on her artistic vision. The conversation also touches on the challenges of international collaboration, the role of improvisation in performances, and the exciting future projects and tours planned for Ballet Beyond Borders.Charlene Campbell Carey's career in ballet and choreography began in 1976 and branched into entertainment and diplomacy. Studying ballet in Chicago and training on scholarship throughout high school at the National Academy of Arts, led her to American Ballet Theatre where she also became a member of the faculty and assistant to Director Patricia Wilde. Ms. Campbell danced at Radio City Music Hall, choreographed for Chicago's “Light Opera Works” and served on the faculty for Lou Conte and the Hubbard Street Dance Company.Ms. Campbell's career spans hundreds of ballets, operas, night club acts, and industrials.In 1998, Ms. Campbell founded Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre in Missoula, Montana. 2008, prior to the Olympic Games, Ms. Campbell led the RMBT delegation to Beijing, Guilin, Yangshou, Shanghai, and Suzhou China. The tour was a diplomatic and artistic success, returning to China October 2008 to participate in the Beijing Dance Academy International Ballet Competition as a master teacher and coach.RMBT began a tradition of offering performances in Montana for former Senator Max Baucus, visiting Ambassadors and diplomats. RMBT has toured Europe and participated in an official Trade Mission with Senator Max Baucus to both Brazil and Colombia in 2011. Ms. Campbell continues to create ballets with topics relevant to Montana, showcasing and informing the community about the facts of Ebola, Polio, HPV, Dengue Fever , West Nile , and Influenza. The Gates Foundation utilized the Polio Ballet as an educational tool internationally.RMBT was thrilled to represent the USA & Montana in Gala performances and opening ceremony events for the prestigious Salzburg Music Festival & in collaboration with the Salzburg Ballet in Austria. In 2014, RMBT embarked to China on an official USA State Department tour of the Henan and Guangxi Provinces. RMBT was presented in Beijing by the National Ballet of China at the Tianquio Theater and participated in cultural exchanges throughout the three week tour including a memorable day with the Chinese Disabled Performance Troupe as facilitated by USA Ambassador to China Max Baucus and accompanied by his wife Melodee Hanes Baucus.RMBT currently has an active, unprecedented and successful partnership with Lizt Alfonso in Havana, Cuba. Both USA & Cuba arts organizations are working in harmony via the arts and people to people global understanding projects. The next BBB Festival will be in Cuba January 2025 . BBB also has a feature film in development titled “Rain Balls” which celebrates love and the process of living and dying through a Mother and Childs experience with cancer and chemotherapy.She has continued to teach and choreograph commissions across the United States, Europe, South America and Asia.Learn about RMBT and Ballet Beyond Bordershttps://www.rmbt.org/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdanceTune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.Please leave a review!“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey"Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Artificial intelligence -- it's one of the biggest buzzwords in technology right now. And in a technology-friendly state like Utah, the inclusion of AI is all but guaranteed. This week, Governor Cox and other Utah leaders have been travelling through Canada, meeting leaders in energy and AI. Now, that trade delegation is hoping to take what they learned and make Utah the next global hub of artificial intelligence. 

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Trumps tariff war on China continues.  A recap of C4 & Bryans interview with Mayor Brandon Scott.  Wes Moore is on a trade mission in Aisa.  Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Wes Moore Eric Luedtke joined the show this morning discussing the budget, taxes & more.  Orioles play by play announcer Geoff Arnold also joined the show previewing the upcoming 9 game homestand and what it will take for the birds to turn around and win some games.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

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Amy MacIver is joined by James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town to share an insightful overview of the goals and outcomes of a strategic trade mission to India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we are honored to welcome your host Juanita Gaglio for an insightful discussion on key global topics shaping the fresh produce industry.

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for an agribusiness trade mission to Peru scheduled for June 9-12, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th Century American science-fiction short story writer and novelist, Philip K. Dick's novel The Man In The High Castle It focuses specifically on one of the most central characters in the work, one who arguably provides the most consistent moral perspective throughout the novel, Nobusuke Tagomi, who is a Trade Mission official in the Pacific States of America. He is a person who values ethical action and intentions, and who is repulsed by the evil he sees the Nazis engaged in throughout the work. Tagomi also relies upon the Oracle (the Book of Changes or I Jing) throughout the narrative, but is also able to act upon his own when he considers the possibility of the world being abandoned by it. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get a copy of Man In The High Castle here - https://amzn.to/45yJ2ie

77th Alice in Dairyland Halei Heinzel joins us in-studio as she passes the six-month mark of her role as Wisconsin’s agricultural ambassador. Travel is a big part of the job, and she’s put over 20,000 miles on her vehicle so far traveling to local events and classrooms across the state. Her work has also taken her overseas. She just returned from a trade mission in Vietnam with the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Heinzel tells us about the trip and why she was asked to join. She recommends visiting https://realwisconsinginseng.com/ to find local ginseng near you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from December's Global Update by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California details ABC's participation in the U.S. Ag Trade Mission to China, where ABC staff joined a large team of U.S. Ag Trade Associations at the China International Import Expo. ABC CEO Clarice Turner presented on California almonds during the US-China Agricultural Trade Forum, and the team engaged in media interviews and field visits with major companies like Starbucks China and PepsiCo. Additionally, we cover the USDA and FDA's joint Request for Information on food date labeling and provide an update on Alternaria mycotoxins for EU shipments. Tune in for all the latest insights.

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we explore a recent trade mission to Cuba, led by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The trip brought together a Louisiana delegation, including Commissioner Mike Strain, elected officials, and LSU AgCenter personnel, to discuss trade opportunities and foster diplomatic relations. Joining the conversation are Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Second Vice President Burch Pierce, who share their firsthand experiences from the trip.Here are some stories Neil Melancon brought back from Cuba in 2017 -- Part 1 and Part 2.Here's a playlist of more TWILA stories from Cuba over the years.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

Representatives from 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will travel to Casablanca, Morocco, on December 2-5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Jim Pillen and members of a trade mission to Germany and the Czech Republic gave an update Wednesday. Pillen said the mission promotes Nebraska's ag products, equipment and technologies. While in Germany, Pillen and those representing the state spoke to German companies that currently have a footprint in Nebraska. The trade mission began in the Czech Republic on November 7th and concludes in Germany on Thursday/today.

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From Seed to Fiber: U.S. Hemp Industry's Trade Mission to JapanEpisode Description:Welcome back to the Let's Talk Hemp Volume Up Podcast! I'm your host, Morris Beagle, and today we have a special episode for you: The Japan Tapes. This episode features a series of short, on-the-ground interviews recorded at the inaugural Tokyo International Hemp Conference. This event marked a significant milestone for the U.S. hemp industry, with 26 delegates from various companies and organizations coming together for a groundbreaking trade mission to Japan.Episode Highlights:Introduction:The Tokyo International Hemp Conference was a major event for the U.S. hemp industry, featuring 26 delegates from various companies and organizations.The trade mission included attending the conference, a high-profile meeting at the Royal Thai Embassy, and participation in the Asia Hemp Entrepreneur Program.A highlight of the trip was visiting an eighth-generation farm known for producing golden hemp, a fiber traditionally used in Shinto temples and sumo wrestling rituals.The mission was spearheaded by the National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) with support from a $750,000 USDA grant.Interviews:Clyde Carpenter (New York Fashion Innovation Center):Discusses his role as a lab manager focused on natural fibers like wool, hemp, and flax.Shares insights on the importance of international collaboration and his takeaways from the event.Gary Sykes (North Carolina):Talks about his involvement in the textile industry and the importance of protecting farmers.Emphasizes the significance of regenerative agriculture and his learnings from the trip.Guy Carpenter (Bear Fiber):Highlights the importance of raising awareness about hemp fiber and the potential for U.S. hemp in the Japanese market.Shares his excitement about the demand for American de-gummed refined fiber in Japan.Jacob Waddell (Hemp Building Institute):Focuses on the development of hemp building materials and the importance of accurate carbon calculations.Discusses his meeting with a Japanese official working on building codes for hempcrete.Jean Lotus (U.S. Hemp Building Association):Talks about her work as a journalist and publisher focused on hemp building materials.Shares insights on the potential for hempcrete in Japan, especially for rehabbing vacant properties.Joe Hickey (Kentucky Farmers Co-op):Reflects on his long history in the hemp industry and the importance of international collaboration.Expresses gratitude for the opportunity to learn and share ideas at the conference.Mike Klump (AgMarvels):Describes his seed-to-sale business in Michigan and the importance of face-to-face interactions.Shares his interest in expanding into grain and fiber applications.Patrick Atagi (NIHC):Discusses the success of the event and the importance of working together to promote U.S. hemp internationally.Highlights upcoming events and initiatives by the NIHC.Paul Benham (Hemp Plastic Company):Talks about his work in hemp bioplastics and the potential for collaboration with Japanese companies.Reflects on the growth of the hemp industry in Japan and the importance of international partnerships.Ray Kaderli (U.S. Hemp Building Association):Emphasizes the significance of building and construction using industrial hemp.Shares his takeaways from the trip and the importance of human connections in the industry.Robin Destiche (Konopi U.S.):Discusses his work in seed distribution and agronomy and the potential for U.S. hemp in Japan.Shares his excitement about the opportunities for collaboration and trade. Additional Guest interviews include:Saddam HusseinTim McCarthyTodd HughesVeronica FrantzWilliam SaleWu Zhaohui Upcoming Events:Andean Hemp and Cannabis Trade Forum in Peru: October 17th-19th.Asia International Hemp Expo in Bangkok, Thailand: November 27th-30th.11th Annual NOCO Hemp Expo in Estes Park, Colorado: April 10th-12th.22nd EIHA Conference and Experience Hemp Berlin: June 11th-13th.Stay tuned for the second half of our exclusive interviews from the Tokyo International Hemp Conference. Thank you for listening, and I hope to see you at one of these incredible hemp events soon! Show Sponsor - Her Many Voices - hermanyvoices.org TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction to Let's Talk Hemp Podcast00:00:35 - Overview of the Tokyo International Hemp Conference00:01:07 - Highlights of the U.S. Delegation's Trade Mission to Japan00:01:30 - Role of the National Industrial Hemp Council and USDA Grant00:01:51 - Panel Discussions and Key Figures at the Conference00:02:22 - Introduction to Her Many Voices Organization00:02:43 - Interview with Clyde Carpenter from New York Fashion Innovation Center00:03:46 - Clyde Carpenter's Takeaways from the Event00:04:46 - Interview with Gary Sykes from North Carolina00:05:55 - Gary Sykes' Takeaways from the Event00:07:20 - Gary Sykes on Regenerative Agriculture00:09:41 - Interview with Guy Carpenter from Bare Fiber00:11:07 - Guy Carpenter's Takeaways from the Event00:12:05 - Guy Carpenter on Japanese Hospitality and Future Plans00:12:47 - Interview with Jacob Waddell from the Hemp Building Institute00:13:46 - Jacob Waddell's Takeaways from the Event00:15:10 - Jacob Waddell on Future Collaborations00:15:21 - Interview with Jean Lotus from the U.S. Hemp Building Association00:17:27 - Jean Lotus on Japan's Housing Situation and Hempcrete00:19:50 - Jean Lotus' Takeaways from the Event00:22:55 - Interview with Joe Hickey from Kentucky Farmers Co-op00:24:07 - Joe Hickey's History in the Hemp Industry00:26:30 - Joe Hickey on the Importance of International Collaboration00:27:25 - Joe Hickey's Takeaways from the Event00:29:54 - Interview with Mike Klump from AgMarvels00:30:46 - Mike Klump's Takeaways from the Event00:31:40 - Mike Klump on Expanding into Grain and Fiber00:32:42 - Interview with Patrick Itagi from the National Industrial Hemp Council00:33:43 - Patrick Itagi on the Goals of the Trade Mission00:34:54 - Patrick Itagi's Takeaways from the Event00:36:14 - Future Plans for the National Industrial Hemp Council00:38:04 - Interview with Paul Benham from the Hemp Plastic Company00:39:08 - Paul Benham's Takeaways from the Event00:41:48 - Paul Benham on Future Plans and Collaborations00:43:57 - Interview with Ray Catterley from the U.S. Hemp Building Association00:44:46 - Ray Catterley's Takeaways from the Event00:47:59 - Conclusion of the First Half of Interviews00:48:09 - Upcoming Hemp Events and Conferences00:49:51 - Resuming Interviews from Tokyo International Hemp Conference00:50:07 - Interview with Robin from Konopi U.S.00:51:09 - Robin's Takeaways from the Event00:52:30 - Opportunities for U.S. Operators in Japan00:54:19 - Robin's Final Thoughts on Tokyo and the Event QUOTES:"Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends." - 00:00:08"The Japan Tapes, a series of short on-the-ground interviews recorded at the inaugural Tokyo International Hemp Conference." - 00:00:45"One of the highlights was a visit to the revered eighth-generation farm known for producing golden hemp, a fiber traditionally used in Shinto temples and sumo wrestling rituals." - 00:01:18"The goal? To foster collaborations between the growing Japanese hemp market and U.S. companies." - 00:01:41"It's interesting learning about the industry internationally, seeing where other countries are, what they've learned, and what we can trade and work on together." - 00:03:46"I love to learn. And I'm always trying to learn something." - 00:07:20"Hemp makes it better." - 00:11:05"The Thai group is amazing. Many beautiful things." - 00:14:46"Hempcrete is a great choice for that." - 00:21:28"Working together works." - 00:34:54 

Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, will lead a USDA trade mission to Vietnam from September 9-13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nebraska's Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly led a ten-day trade mission of the state's business and agriculture leaders to Indonesia in late July. The delegation met with Indonesian chefs, business executives and university researchers to market Nebraska products and build stronger trading ties. Sherry Vinton, the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, called the trip a "rousing success."

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will no longer be going on a trade mission to Indonesia this month. Instead, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly will lead the 12-day mission, while Pillen prepares for a special session on property taxes. Pillen has yet to release a written tax plan and says there is still work to do to get consensus, though he is optimistic that progress is being made.