…dairy exports in violation of trade agreements between the two countries. The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the International Dairy Foods Association want the president…
March Dairy Market Report
…for November–December was the highest in two years. Also in January, dairy exports continued to improve, representing 13 percent of milk solids production, the second highest-ever January percentage after January…
Guatemala to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Chicken Products
…for the elimination of the 12.5 percent tariff on U.S. exports of fresh, frozen and chilled chicken leg quarters this month. The agreement is part of negotiations under the Central…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…and agricultural exports to the Middle East and North Africa. “The mission will be based in Cairo, but participants will also have the opportunity to network with potential customers from…
Singapore Plans to Ratify TPP
…TPP member countries or implementing TPP without the United States. U.S. agricultural exports included in the trade agreement were estimated to be worth $4 billion. From the National Association of…
JBS Suspends Brazil Product After Meat Scandal
…are causing challenges to the condition of Brazil’s meat exports. JBS is one of the dozens of firms that police are looking into as part of the ongoing meat investigation,…
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
…across the country. It could put a major dent in the economy as meat exports comprise 15 percent of the country’s total amount of exports. So far, the Brazil government…
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young on National Agriculture Day
…Trump noted in the Presidential Proclamation declaring today National Agriculture Day, ‘American agriculture is the largest positive contributor to our Nation’s net trade balance, providing 10 percent of our exports…
Agriculture Groups Meet with White House on Trade
…food and agriculture exports. In a joint statement following the meeting, the groups said: “It is clear from this meeting and other interactions that the Trump administration understands and intends…
Ag Groups Conduct ‘ Substantive, Productive ’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade
…the importance of continued growth of food and agriculture exports. The meeting followed a series of written communications to the Trump administration from the broad-based U.S. Food and Agriculture Dialogue…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…reassurance from U.S. dairy leaders comes during a time of political uncertainty on both sides of the border. Since NAFTA became law in 1994, U.S. dairy exports to Mexico have…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…from the U.S. border, Moran says lifting the embargo and opening agricultural trade would increase exports, create new jobs and boost the U.S. economy. Moran says “when we don’t sell…
Senate Ag Needing Ethic Paperwork on Perdue
…they will be resolved. Perdue has had businesses in grain trading, trucking and exports. It is unclear whether any of those interests are causing the holdup. From the National Association…
March WASDE Report Released This Week
…and use changes for 2016/2017 include higher crush, lower exports, and increased ending stocks compared with last month’s report. Global oilseed estimates include higher production, exports, and global ending stocks…