…to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight,…
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
Strong growth in both the U.S. and global economies will support increased demand in domestic and export markets through the end of the year. However, U.S. competitiveness is currently constrained…
Export Exchange Next Week
International buyers and end-users of coarse grains from more than 35 countries are scheduled to arrive in Minneapolis next week for Export Exchange 2018. The group will meet with U.S….
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…farm income is from exports. Listen to this. Two-thirds of our cotton, half of our soybeans, and almost half of our wheat crop, just to give you an idea. Not…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…region, especially in South Africa. U.S. Exports to Southern Africa U.S. agricultural exports to Southern Africa have fluctuated over the past 10 years between $372 million and $766 million. This…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…additional relief from overly-restrictive Hours of Service requirements.” – Kevin Kester, fifth-generation California rancher and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Livestock auction markets are particularly impacted by livestock…
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
Industry experts say the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) could lead to modest export gains for U.S. poultry, pork, and beef. A new report from CoBank says the agreement is…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…in bringing quality food to American families and exporting American-grown products around the world,” said Perdue. Originally chartered in 2001, the FVIAC advises the Secretary of Agriculture on issues affecting…
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…is located in the best neighborhood on Earth – North America – with valuable allies to our north and south. We have secured greater access to these vital markets and…
August Beef Exports Soar to New Heights, Pork Export Value Still under Pressure
U.S. beef exports set new records in August with export value topping $750 million for the first time. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says August pork exports were fairly steady…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…first official step in this process is being taken. When markets are open and competitive, American consumers win,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “We thank President Trump for…
South Asia Presents New Markets for U.S. Corn Co-Products
Shifting trade patterns and growing feed markets are creating new export opportunities for U.S. corn co-products in the South Asian markets. Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council explored the markets…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…their purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. They connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need…
China Investment in U.S. Falling Sharply
…markets and where China is sourcing commodities such as soybeans. However, the low price of U.S. commodities is attracting other export markets. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….