…where they’re meeting with customers.” Since entering into free trade agreements with both Colombia and Panama in 2012, which McKinney noted has had “a lot of success,” exports of agricultural…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…trade dispute with China, where U.S. pork has a historic opportunity to dramatically expand exports given the countries struggle with African swine fever. “We hope those members of Congress who…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…decade. “USDA has projected 2019 U.S. exports of 17 million bales,” said Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council. “Which would be the highest…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
…drag on without a passing vote. The World Ag Expo presented Valley Children’s Hospital in the Central Valley with a large donation thanks to the industry’s support. Dairy exports to…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) entered into force on May 15, 2012, laying the foundation for a surge in U.S. agricultural exports. Since 2012, U.S. agricultural exports to…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…zero-tariff access to markets that represent more than 30 percent of total U.S. pork exports. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: Jim Mulhern President and CEO National…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…retaliatory tariffs and years of non-tariff trade disruptions, which have curtailed U.S. exports to China. Trade damages from such retaliation and market distortions have impacted a host of U.S. commodities,…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…it will provide a boost in exports and have a ripple effect throughout the farm and rural economy,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “The president’s action today to remove steel…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…trade negotiators make a deal as soon as possible to end the tariffs that are slashing our exports, destroying a once-promising market for agriculture, worsening the farm economy, and contributing…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) extended the deadline because heavy rainfall and snowfall have delayed harvests…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
The U.S. wine export value declined by nearly five percent last year as trade relations with important wine markets continue to be strained. The $1.47 billion in wine exports was…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…is a global industry, with U.S. exports totaling $1.9 billion in 2018. Seed exports to the U.S.’ largest markets—Mexico and Canada—combined for a total of $630 million last year. ASTA…
U.S. Pork Can’t Afford Loss of Mexican Market
…for more than a year. The value of our exports to Mexico and China are down 28 percent and 32 percent, respectively, this year. We are at the breaking point…