…in 2022. Soybeans and corn were among the most in-demand commodities, with global buyers capitalizing on reduced costs. The lower prices allowed key trade partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico,…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith expressed optimism about the company’s future as it returned to the public stock market more than a decade after being acquired by China’s WH Group….
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…in the short term. Global fertilizer supplies have been under pressure for months. European production is down due to gas shortages, while China and Iran have restricted exports, further tightening…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…his anticipated regulatory rollbacks and their potential effects on agriculture. The episode also covers Howard Lutnick, the confirmed Commerce Secretary, and his comments on China’s new AI technology, DeepSeek. The…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…America and China, Laura Morin, says a big name is representing California almonds at the big game festivities-Coach Prime Dione Sanders. ”So, what that means is the Friday before the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…Services at the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. With its origins in China and global spread, this deadly virus persists despite the USDA’s $2 billion…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…particularly China, Taiwan, and Japan, showed strong demand, with Japan maintaining steady levels. Mexico in Latin America and Egypt in variety meat also performed well. November highlights slides pdf-version-1Download The…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
DepositPhotos image China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton. Reuters says the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…now is some adjustment to tariffs,” Fumasi explained. He highlighted the potential for increased trade tensions with China, as well as proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. According to Fumasi,…
Trump’s Tariff Plan
…originating from China. This move, according to Trump, addresses issues related to illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. In line with his economic agenda, Trump has previously committed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…Robert Lighthizer, helped shape Trump’s earlier policies, including tariffs on China and the replacement of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Trump emphasized Greer’s role…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
DepositPhotos image President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The proposed measures include a 25% tariff on all goods from…