…a down farm economy and declining exports. However, Baucus warns, the move by China could be “the calm before the storm,” suggesting that retaliation expected on agriculture “could be broader…
Chinese Tariff Increase Will Be Tough on California Ag
…market for U.S. wine and…when you talk about U.S. wine exports, you’re really talking about California,” Aguirre said. The wine sector has been one of several California agriculture industries to…
Farmers for Free Trade Continues Ad Campaign Aimed at President Trump
…critical ag exports. The new spot features Indiana corn and soybean grower Brent Bible, whose soy operation relies on exports to China, as do many more across the country. “I’m…
KORUS Agreement a Relief to Agriculture
…the renegotiation effort. The U.S. is the largest supplier of beef to Korea and the second largest pork supplier. Data from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports…
Easter Eggs for Your Basket Will be a Bit Higher This Year
…“U.S. egg exports were up nearly 50 percent in 2017 while egg production remained flat.” A bird flu outbreak in South Korea contributed to the increase in U.S. export volumes….
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
The following statement on possible trade retaliation by China against U.S. farm exports may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “If the trade situation continues…
Farmers for Free Trade: Tariffs Make American Farmers a Target
…The group points out that state-run Chinese media has already indicated that American soy exports could be targeted. That would mean the nearly $14 billion in annual soy exports from…
Chinese Retaliation On U.S. Pork Exports Will Harm The Rural Economy
…in response to U.S. tariffs and restrictions – being placed on a host of Chinese goods. “We sell a lot of pork to China, so higher tariffs on our exports…
South Korea Adopts New Poultry Import Policy
…on U.S. exports to Korea in the event of a future finding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Should a case be found in the future, only exports from each affected…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…American agriculture, and to support vibrant rural economies. Keeping markets open to exports of U.S. poultry is an important part of that story,” said USDA Under Secretary for Trade and…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…the leading US state for cash farm receipts. For the 2016 crop year California agricultural exports totaled $20.04 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, wine, dairy and dairy products,…
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
…deal of discussion on ways to lower import tariffs on U.S. ag exports into Asia. “Whether we pursue a bilateral agreement, as the President wants, or possibly rejoin the Trans-Pacific…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
…the U.S. supply chain.” Asian Markets were a significant driver in the success of American beef exports in January. Exports to Japan grew by seven percent in volume, at nearly…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
Mexico and Canada were happy to hear about President’s Trump’s willingness to exclude them from tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. However, they expect any talks about…