…on Chinese goods. The report predicts that if China reinstates tariffs from previous trade disputes, U.S. soybean exports could drop by 51.8%, losing up to 16 million metric tons annually….
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports. While bulk commodities dominate U.S. exports to the region, demand is growing for consumer-oriented products. Thailand’s economic…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…our ability to test and our ability to identify, our ability to make sure that exports were being checked and protected, that they weren’t getting milk that was tainted in…
High Value Exports Doing Well
DepositPhotos image U.S. exports of high value agricultural products are doing very well. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 Controlling…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…for trade, emphasized the importance of trade for U.S. agriculture. “Exports help keep rural American economies strong and vibrant,” Hafemeister said, reinforcing the U.S.’s role as a reliable supplier of…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
…largest market for U.S. consumer-oriented foods. In 2023, U.S. exports of these foods reached $20.4 billion, as Canadian consumers seek innovative and high-quality products. The VTE will offer one-on-one virtual…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The affected ports are critical, having facilitated nearly $3 billion in red meat exports during the first seven months of the year, averaging about…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…Conservation, and programs that help promote U.S. farm exports, like the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD). Other affected programs include funding for bioenergy, specialty crop grants,…
Colombia Lifts Ban on American Beef Imports
…supplier of imported beef. Before the restrictions went into effect, Colombia averaged about three million dollars per month in U.S. beef purchases. In July, exports fell to less than $850,000….
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…exports would largely be unaffected, the strike would impact containerized agricultural exports like soybeans, soybean meal, and other agricultural products exported via containers would be affected, forcing farmers to move…
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
…to limit the soybeans, grains, and other cargo they carry to prevent barges from getting stuck, which means less profits for farmers. Approximately 60 percent of all U.S. grain exports…
U.S. Ag Exports Still Trailing Last Year
U.S. ag exports continue to trail behind last year’s numbers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year….
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
In what’s being described as a “landmark agreement,” the Chilean National Congress has secured American exporters’ rights to use common food names. Chile has approved a new trade agreement that…