…address these strong concerns, and the harm that could result to both American producers and Japanese consumers.” U.S. exports of beef and beef products to Japan totaled $1.5 billion last…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…resolved before those shipments reach Chinese ports. China is currently the fourth-largest beef market for Australia, whose beef exports were worth over $600 million in 2016. From the National Association…
Exports Slip on NAFTA Uncertainty
…Mexico. Those buyers are looking at South America to supply their needs and it shows in America’s export numbers. Corn, sorghum, and barley exports are down seven percent and will…
U.S., China Sign Agreement to Provide Market Access for U.S. Rice Exports
…last year. When the new rice protocol is fully implemented, the U.S. rice industry will have access to China, significantly expanding export opportunities. U.S. rice exports can begin following the…
First Round of NAFTA Talks Scheduled
…up on Sunday, August 20th. Earlier this week, the White House released its goals for NAFTA, which includes maintaining duty-free status on agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada. The 18-page…
No Timeline to Restore Brazilian Beef Imports
…17 years’ worth of discussions about Brazilian imports. Beef shipments to the United States represent three percent of Brazil’s totals exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…high levels on a historical basis” and butter exports have lagged this year. Van Exel said while he hopes any reduced milk production in the state will have a positive…
U.S. Dairy Increasing Pressure on Canada
…concessions that Canada doesn’t seem likely to grant. The deal could be a hindrance to the upcoming NAFTA talks, under which Canada sends a lot of its exports to the…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…in U.S. ag exports to Canada and Mexico, and the administration’s negotiating objectives for the agreement will maintain and improve agricultural trade with our nearest trading partners. We look forward…
Vaccine Bank Needed To Protect Food, National Security
…security.” According to Iowa State University economists, an FMD outbreak in the United States, which would prompt countries to close their markets to U.S. meat exports – thus creating a…
Farmers Worried About the Future of Health Care
…push on promoting exports and shoring up the farm safety net. But the concern in rural America about health care has never been higher, even though roughly 90 percent of…
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…down trade barriers, and give Americans new opportunities to grow their exports. President Trump is reclaiming American prosperity and making our country great again.” At the direction of the President,…
U.S. DDGS Exports Up 16 Percent To Southeast Asia
…of overall U.S. DDGS exports. U.S. DDGS exports have increased to seven of the eight countries within the region this marketing year. Year-over-year, shipments of U.S. DDGS have increased by…
Brazil to Address U.S. Beef Ban During Visit
Brazil’s minister of agriculture will meet with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Monday in an attempt to resume fresh beef exports to the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…