…that global competitors such as China and the European Union are outpacing the U.S. with regard to trade agreements with tariff reduction. For that reason, the groups are encouraging Congress…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…Bureau Federation, and Western Growers emphasized the need for safety net support for farmers and ranchers. In the letter, the associations say ongoing tensions with China pose a significant risk…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…President Trump’s trade war with China was devastating to many American producers and domestic manufacturers, and more recently the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had significant impacts on fertilizer, grain,…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…Act was recently introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. It would prohibit China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and agricultural companies. It would…
Another Record Year for American Dairy Exports
…dairy in 2022 were Mexico, Southeast Asia, Canada, China, and South Korea. Substantial gains in market value were also made in Central America and Japan. “The U.S. dairy industry didn’t…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
…said Fleischmann. “We think there’s still tremendous potential in the markets that we’re in whether it be China, or India, or even honestly, the U.S. So more to come there…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…“During the first three quarters of 2022, U.S. beef exports to East Asia, including Korea, Japan, China/Hong Kong, and Taiwan, were a record $6.6 billion.” That’s a 22 percent increase…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
…Justice Department are to analyze issues regarding transparent meat pricing and price discovery for cattle producers. Raw or processed chicken imported from China can’t be used in the federal school…
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
…U.S. Cotton Belt through July 28. With total cotton consumption estimated at 11.1 million bales in 2021-22, Pakistan is the third largest cotton-consuming country after China and India. This trade…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…efforts to reopen sea lanes it’s blocking, and to warn China not to back Moscow’s war effort. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. War in…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…States’ longstanding trade imbalance with countries like China.” Endorsed by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, National Milk Producers Federation, and U.S. Dairy Export Council, the legislation would provide priority berthing to…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran would be banned from owning U.S. agricultural land under legislation just advanced by a House panel. It was the second try for House appropriators…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…pork continues to face a 25 percent retaliatory duty on product going to China.” Apple exports have also experienced a decline of 19 percent since 2018, largely due to the…
Beef Export Values Continue Climbing with Strong Global Demand
…momentum is fueled by mainstay markets such as South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, demand is also very strong in China/Hong Kong and key Latin American markets, while exports to the…