Bottlenecks at the ports brought on by the pandemic are causing more challenges for the American agriculture industry. One solution to smooth the kinks are port pop-ups. Agriculture Secretary Tom …
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products …
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
Ocean carrier consolidation appears to be a contributing factor for the substantial increase in shipping costs that began in the middle of 2020. Vice President and Senior RaboResearch Analyst for …
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
Canadian officials have released a trade proposal addressing tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), to the dismay of American dairy groups. The proposal comes after a dispute settlement panel found that Canada was …
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth …
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
Ongoing bottlenecks continue to create overall supply chain problems, with producers continuing to struggle to get products to their destination. The challenges were the subject of a recent joint hearing …
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
This month’s pause in avocado imports from Mexico brought to the forefront how much the US depends on Mexico for the fruit. Mark Davidson, Acting Deputy Administrator for the Animal …
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
Avocado imports from Mexico have once again resumed according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Shipments of avocados from Michoacán, Mexico had been suspended after an …
US Reportedly Stopping Shipments of Avocados from Mexico
Mexico claims the US is stopping shipments of avocados from some regions due to concerns about violence in the areas. According to a report by Reuters, a US official was …
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
This week United States Department of Agriculture trade officials and other American companies within the agriculture industry will make their way to Dubai for the first U.S. trade mission in two years. …
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. Exports of American farm and food products totaled $177 billion, surpassing forecasts …
Lawmakers Continue to Press Biden Administration for Supply Chain Relief
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing to encourage more effective supply chain relief from the Biden Administration. More than 70 congressmembers sent a letter to President Joe Biden outlining …
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) details the trade war impacts stemming from tariffs on steel and aluminum. The report examines the losses that occurred in …
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
Researchers have put together data which provides better context as to how impactful issues at West Coast ports have been for California agriculture. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource …