Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export markets. The Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act …
Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects
USDA Funding for International Projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to …
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
Global food prices dropped for a fifth-straight month after a seasonal rise in supplies took place and demand dropped for some products. The northern hemisphere wheat harvest is helping to …
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
The Department of Agriculture released updated trade projections for the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and the first projections for fiscal year 2023. The outlook follows the federal fiscal year, …
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
An agreement to allow grain shipments from Ukraine is helping increase global supplies of wheat and corn. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist, says several shipments are leaving …
Busy Week for USTR Officials
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office have a busy schedule this week. Assistant United States Trade Representative for Central and South Asian Affairs, Christopher Wilson, and Assistant United …
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
The balance of international trade and markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond to member …
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port …
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really was fantastic to connect with our …
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
Cotton Council International will be showcasing U.S. cotton production and processing to key Pakistani textile manufacturing executives during a special trade mission in the U.S. next week. CCI is the …
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
The Philippines trade mission led by Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Daniel Whitley is officially underway after arriving in Manila today. Whitley is being joined by representatives from 29 U.S. …
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
The warning signs are growing that Russia’s war on Ukraine will increase hunger and mass starvation this fall, especially in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Arizona Rep. …
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
A coalition of organizations representing a variety of industries including agriculture are encouraging the Biden Administration to get involved in the port labor negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union …
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
Representatives from California have introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act to help support agricultural exports leaving California ports. Congressmen John Garamendi, Jim Costa, and Mike Thompson introduced the legislation …