Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-16 Thread Hugh Thomas
...@virtualorchard.net [mailto: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of David A. Rosenberger Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:31 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? So far as I know, there is no political quid pro quo for decisions on what products can

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-16 Thread David A. Rosenberger
...@virtualorchard.netmailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of David A. Rosenberger Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:31 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? So far as I know, there is no political quid pro quo for decisions on what products

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-16 Thread Hugh Thomas
discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? So far as I know, there is no political quid pro quo for decisions on what products can be imported into the US or exported to other countries, and scientific concerns about importation of pests are given serious consideration

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-16 Thread Shoemaker, William H
A. Rosenberger [da...@cornell.edu] Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2014 8:05 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? I agree with you, Hugh, that government regulations are rarely “benign”, and child labor restrictions that prevent young teenagers from gaining work

[apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Mike Arvay
I'm curious on what the group thinks about this proposed amendment to the U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Regulation which will allow the import of apples into the U.S. from China. I don't want this to become a All things from China are bad. thread. But I can see both negative and positive

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread dmnorton
-2174 http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.blogspot.com - Original Message - From: Ginda Fisher To: Apple-crop discussion list ; Mike Arvay Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? Speaking as an apple

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Geraldine Warner
://www.royaloakfarmorchard.blogspot.com - Original Message - From: Ginda Fisher To: Apple-crop discussion list ; Mike Arvay Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? Speaking as an apple consumer, I have concerns about China driving down price

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Hugh Thomas
- From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Mike Arvay Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:26 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: [apple-crop] Apples From China? I'm curious on what the group thinks about this proposed amendment

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Peter J. Jentsch
/ From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net on behalf of Ginda Fisher l...@ginda.us Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:58 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list; Mike Arvay Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? Speaking as an apple consumer, I have

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Steven Bibula
, August 15, 2014 12:53 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? China is the world's largest consumer of fruits and vegetables, with a growing appetite for high-quality produce. China is also an expanding import market (mostly fresh fruits and, to a lesser

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread Hugh Thomas
-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] *On Behalf Of *Peter J. Jentsch *Sent:* Friday, August 15, 2014 12:53 PM *To:* Apple-crop discussion list *Subject:* Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China? China is the world’s largest consumer of fruits and vegetables

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread John Bruguiere
As long as China holds 15% or more of the US dept, the govt can't really tell China anything. I don't like importing anything that would harm American production(furniture, steel, etc.). A good businessman will diversify and change to stay ahead of the curve. A poor decision would be to keep

Re: [apple-crop] Apples From China?

2014-08-15 Thread David A. Rosenberger
...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Mike Arvay Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:26 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: [apple-crop] Apples From China? I'm curious on what the group thinks about this proposed amendment to the U.S. Fruit and Vegetable