U.S. pork exports set a monthly volume record in November, helping overall U.S. red meat exports build momentum. Both beef and pork exports were 20 percent higher than last year…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…it had “completed discussions regarding shell-egg exports to South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…Agricultural Trade: Past, Present and Possible Future “Normalized trade with Cuba could bring an increase of $1 billion per year in agriculture exports, compared with the estimated $195 million in…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…disruption in exports of dairy and other food products would have devastating consequences for our farmers, and the many American processing and transportation industries and workers supported by these exports.”…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…years, according to government trade data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Brazil was the top market again in November, followed by Canada and China. Year-to-date exports…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…4.0 percent, and prices increase 1.9 to 3.5 percent. Crop exports decline to compensate for most of the decline in production, with small changes in consumption and imports. Percentage increases…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…its crop during the last three months of the year. Because the company exports more than 95 percent of its nuts, Temel said the holiday rush usually starts as soon…
NMPF, USDEC Statement on Selection of New U.S. Trade Representative
…all over the world. Given that every $1 billion in U.S. dairy exports translates into over 23,000 jobs in the dairy sector and related industries, expanding dairy sales abroad is…
AFBF Duvall: Nomination of Robert Lighthizer for USTR
…barriers undermine our exports. We must work together to remove these obstacles to prosperity and identify new global opportunities that will benefit American agriculture. “Economic growth in rural America depends…
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
…effect until further notice. “Due to the continuation of high grain exports, The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) operating reserve exceeds 4 ½ months of operating expenses. FGIS also reviewed…
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
…Office announced this week that it will take a shot at the European Union regarding its ban on hormones in American beef exports. The World Trade Organization has said in…
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
…the world. The recently released “Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports” report says 2015 wasn’t quite as good. The U.S. began adding to an already large amount of dairy exports in…
December Dairy Market Report
…exports continued to rebound, while lactose exports registered gains for the first time in 2016. Total dairy exports during August–October were equivalent to 15.5 percent of milk solids production,compared to…
U.S. Scores Big WTO Win Against Indonesian Agricultural Trade Restrictions
…victory to the U.S. and New Zealand. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today newsletter reports the ruling could help grow U.S. exports of a broad range of agricultural products to Indonesia…