In what’s being described as a “landmark agreement,” the Chilean National Congress has secured American exporters’ rights to use common food names. Chile has approved a new trade agreement that…
Trade Caucus Update
…recently sent a letter to the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States expressing concerns regarding investigation into U.S. exports of powdered milk products. “We export about fifteen percent of…
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Cargo ship loading grain into its open hulls in a port. Image…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
…to facilitating these vital connections and expanding U.S. agricultural exports.” The mission aims to boost U.S. exports in sectors like beef, dairy, grains, seafood, soybeans, and more. U.S. companies will…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…will continue to outpace consumption, making it a major exporter, Chile and China will reduce exports. At the same time, expectations are for the U.S. to maintain its share of…
Ag Groups Encourage U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Challenges
…powdered milk exports, calling it baseless. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) are asking the U.S. government to be ready to fight back if…
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,…
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional funding to help diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. An additional $300 million in funding is going to be made…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-02-24
…obstacles for red meat exports into Canada. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
USDA Report Highlights Slowing Specialty Crop Trade with China
…tree nut exports have surged nearly 400 percent since 2017, fresh fruit exports have significantly declined from $226 million to $86 million, largely due to improved Chinese domestic production, retaliatory…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…to a decrease in many of the country’s production plants. China’s restriction on fertilizer exports means the government figured out they can make sure there’s enough for their own people…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…these crops has decreased, partly because of high labor costs and urban encroachment. The strong U.S. dollar and falling commodity prices have also hurt exports, making U.S. products less competitive…
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
…allocations, in particular, a greater than expected rate of exports during the month of June,” California-Great Basin Regional Director Karl Stock said in a media release. “We are pleased to…