…the biggest market for U.S. corn ethanol and American exports have swelled in recent months because of a domestic shortfall in production. Brazilian cane farmers have harvested more of their…
Agri View: China and Beef Exports
Everett Griner talks about beef exports to China possibly beginning soon in today’s Agri View. Most people know that China is one of America’s best export customers….
NFU Calls on FTC to Oppose ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…exports to China rose 50 percent and accounted for 97 percent of all U.S. pork exports to China. “The ChemChina-Syngenta merger creates trade barriers and uncertainty in international markets. And…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
…by increasing production and exports of these commodities, can reduce incentives for their production in tropical countries. Aerial of cut trees on ground in rainforest In addition to tracking historical…
Tight Fuel Ethanol Supplies in Brazil Boost U.S. Exports
U.S. Fuel Ethanol exports are up sharply in the current marketing year, thanks in part to tighter fuel supplies in Brazil, which are resulting in higher U.S. imports. The change…
Trump Administration Commits to Continued Staunch Defense of U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Using Common Food Names
…annual Special 301 Report outlined extensive efforts that the administration is making in numerous countries to stem the EU’s efforts to use GIs to erect barriers to U.S. exports. The…
Brazil meat Companies Lost $1.5 Billion after Investigation
…economic measure of the losses discovered the declines that followed an investigation which stopped virtually all exports from Brazil for a brief time. The bulk of the losses were attributed…
U.S. Milk Exports to Mexico at Risk
$1.2 billion of milk exports from the U.S. to Mexico are at risk as Mexico appears to be seeking new trading partners. Mexico is America’s top dairy exporter, and as…
NCGA Urges White House: Don’t Withdraw From NAFTA
…product exports today account for 31 percent of farmer income. Mexico is the top export market for corn. Canada is also a top market for corn and ethanol. With a…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Decision to Improve NAFTA
…to the agreement. With NAFTA, U.S. farmers and ranchers across the nation have benefited from an increase in annual exports to Mexico and Canada, which have gone from $8.9 billion…
Bipartisan Congressional Letter Voices Support for Tackling of Canada’s Protectionist Dairy Practices
…signed the letter, recognizing the importance of our exports to Mexico while noting that Canadian dairy policies are directly hurting American exports,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of…
Productivity Growth and the Revival of Russian Agriculture
…becoming a major grain exporter. By 2011-14, Russia supplied 12 percent of world wheat exports. Yet, the causes of the resumed growth are unclear. Has the revival of Russian agriculture…
Agri View: Pork Exports to China
Everett Griner talks about U.S. pork exports to China in today’s Agri View. The general population of China is becoming wealthier. Now that is a statement…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…environment that allowed employers to flourish and manufacturers and agricultural producers to achieve record levels of exports. He followed these accomplishments with a successful career in agribusiness, where he focused…