…critical for the future of ag exports and the growth of American agriculture Salmonsen discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and outlined the process for ratification. “It could be quick or…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…States made major strides towards strengthening its highly productive and integrated trade relationship with its North American neighbors, ensuring preferential access for U.S. agricultural exports and solidifying commitments to fair…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…CEO Jim Mulhern said in a news release. “A new law is especially important for dairy, a sector struggling with low prices and disrupted exports. We thank lawmakers for addressing…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…measures limited U.S. pork exports to the second largest pork-consuming market in the world to less than 4,000 metric tons in 2017. The United States sends more pork to countries…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…trade programs to bolster exports. While I feel there were missed opportunities in forest management and in improving work requirements for certain SNAP recipients, this bill does include several helpful…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…exports through robust trade programs. While we would have liked to see more progress on work requirements for SNAP recipients and forest management reforms, the conference agreement does include several…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…export market for U.S. beef, accounting for nearly $2 billion in sales in 2017. However, U.S. beef exports face tariffs as high as 50 percent under some circumstances. “NCBA strongly…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…beef products is an important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports of U.S. agricultural products,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
…Richard Matoian said since then, yields and exports have increased, and California’s major competitor has aided that. Matoian also said that weather has hit the Iranian industry hard and could…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
…1 billion, or $8 per animal, from the ongoing trade dispute with China. Mexico and China represent approximately 40 percent of total U.S. pork exports. Source: National Pork Producers Council…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…continues the progress American farmers and ranchers have made since the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect in 1994. “Agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico increased from $8.9 billion…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
…It’s positive news for an international trade scene that has been tumultuous in 2018 and should increase, or at least maintain, California exports to both countries. That’s good news to…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…high-quality foods produced by farm families. “Farmers and ranchers continue to face challenges outside of the farm bill. Every day we struggle to find the workers we need. Exports were…