The one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill has ended, causing important farm programs to stop. Without action from Congress, more programs will shut down by the end of the …
Colombia Lifts Ban on American Beef Imports
Colombia lifted a ban on American beef imports from the states where bird flu was detected in dairy cows. According to USDA’s export library, beef exporters in 14 states will …
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) says it …
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. U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored …
Trade Caucus Update
A congressional caucus continues working to improve trade for U.S. agriculture. The bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus launched earlier this year and works to solidify support for trade policies that …
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
Though the global COVID pandemic officially ended more than a year ago, many of the issues we saw during that time remain, especially when it comes to agricultural shipping. Supply …
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
Next week a group of American agribusinesses and organizations are heading to Colombia for an agricultural trade mission. In 2023, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia hit a record $3.7 billion, …
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
Lower profits for global ag traders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global bumper harvests, a downturn in crop markets, and slowing demand for farm equipment are shrinking …
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has allocated $27 million to upgrade data systems at the state’s five major container ports: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, …
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
A new study warns that a renewed trade war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. Economists from UC Davis and North Dakota State University …
House Passes FIT21 Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act”, known as FIT21. It establishes federal requirements over digital asset markets and …
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
New regulations for plastics in the European Union (EU) and Canada will impact American ag exporters. Canada’s Federal Plastic Registry, effective in 2025, mandates reporting from plastic resin manufacturers, product …
International Complications for U.S. Exports
Agricultural exports a heading down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with international complications that can stunt export growth or, sometimes, stop exports altogether. According to USDA, the value …
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
More than $653 million in port investments have been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. A total of 41 port improvement projects across the country are being …