…world seeks to feed nine billion people by 2050. U.S. agriculture exists as part of the global economy and agricultural exports have outpaced imports as part of the overall balance…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…will help stabilize pricing, but we’re going to see more imports to make up for the shortfall,” Thompson said. “One good thing is we have a fair amount of inventory…
Agri View: Ostrich Farming
…killing off entire populations of ranched animals. However, once the ban on ostrich imports was lifted by the South African government, the US, New Zealand, and Australia began a 30…
Conaway-“Cotton Growers Under Assault”
…announced a three percent duty on all U.S. cotton fiber imports into Turkey. This action follows the country’s unfounded investigation into whether U.S. cotton was dumped into Turkey, an allegation…
Sec. Ross’ Visit to Vietnam
…regard to imports of American goods up range. “Companies specializing in agriculture in the US western states keen to enter the Vietnamese market and increase exports to Vietnam through agreements…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…the Mexican government to strictly regulate imports so that this price level is not undermined by subsidized corn imports. Economists in both Mexico and the United States predict that if…
National Beer Day
…well established that George Washington, Patrick Henry and other patriots argued for a boycott of English beer imports. The Boston Tea Party almost became the Boston Beer Party. William Penn…
Aquaculture Research
…past decade, the U.S. currently still has an approximately $12 billion trade deficit in seafood products and imports more than 90% of seafood consumed. The factors that limit aquaculture in…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
Everett Griner talks about looking for “U.S. Farm-Raised” on our products in today’s Agri View. Farm-Raised From: FDA.gov How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood On…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…reduce harmful emissions and our reliance on foreign oil imports. As important, returning to the statutory levels intended by congress will provide the necessary certainty producers need to move forward…
NMPF President Testifies Before Senate Panel
…maintain access to the Canadian dairy market through the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Uruguay Round. Canada continues to erect impediments to block dairy imports from the U.S.,…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…countries. See interactive chart for data on the Evolution of U.S. Agricultural Exports since 1995. Imports Imports’ share of total domestic food consumption was relatively low in the 1970s and…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…imports. “The buying and selling of fresh produce is often a global transaction, and becoming more so every day. The produce industry’s ability to compete in international markets is tied…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…and eradicate an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. • A more robust review of bio-security measures in each sector of the agriculture industry. • More vigorous scrutiny of imports at ports…