Red meat exports are showing stronger results than anticipated going into 2024, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Halstrom says his organization had originally …
Latest Chapter in USMCA Biotech Corn Dispute
A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel recently announced their ruling on a U.S. challenge of Mexico’s ban of our nation’s biotech corn imports – the latest news in an almost two-year …
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced …
American Seed Trade Association Receives $1 Million to Expand Global Markets
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. The RAPP …
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are running about eight percent below a year …
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Dr. Mark Jekanowski explains the changes in both world and U .S. rice balance sheets this month. “Few changes this month in our rice outlook. …
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, questions are rising about the potential impact his administration may have on agriculture, especially in the areas of trade and tariffs. Roland …
Trump’s Tariff Plan
U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to implement a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, alongside an additional 10% tariff on goods originating from …
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
With a trade imbalance favoring ag imports over ag exports the past few years, the coming months will answer a lot of questions for farmers and ranchers. Sam Kiefer, American …
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, signals a renewed focus on trade disputes and tariffs. Greer, a seasoned trade expert and former chief of staff to …
U.S. Agricultural Imports Projected to Rise in 2025
USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
U.S. Ag. Products Will Face More Export Headwinds in 2025
Many U.S. ag. products could face more export headwinds in 2025. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The proposed measures include a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and …
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …