…Canada, Japan, Mexico or South Korea – or all of them – U.S. pork and other U.S. farm exports would be dealt a devastating blow.” Source: National Pork Producers Council…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural producers across America contribute a great deal to the American economy,” Secretary Perdue said. “I’m pleased to be here, at the center of our economic…
Perdue on Negotiations for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
…an important customer for our agricultural products and we look forward to the great potential this breakthrough represents. Today’s announcement is further proof that President Trump’s approach to trade –…
Updated KORUS Protects Current Market Share
…terms are maintained in the new agreement, as a USDA official noted “nothing has changed” for agriculture. U.S. red meat exports to Korea set a record last year of $1.7…
NCBA: KORUS “Tore Down” Trade Barriers, Helped Increase Beef Exports
…of how U.S. producers benefit from trade agreements that reduce tariffs and implement science-based standards. Less than a decade ago, U.S. beef exports to South Korea were severely limited by…
American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Korea Trade Agreement
…and wheat, or poultry, eggs and meat products, our agricultural exports to South Korea are growing thanks to the U.S. – Korea FTA. “Renewal of our trade deal with South…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…this crop protection tool endangers agricultural industries and is expected to have wide economic impacts. Given the court’s incorrect assessment of the scientific evidence, we thank the Department of Justice…
Lower Pork Prices Helping Demand
…ago. Pork exports were stronger despite lower shipments to Mexico and China, both of which have imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. pork products. July exports were supported by strong shipments…
Perdue Comments on Signing of New KORUS Trade Agreement
…KORUS agreement that is a better deal for the entire United States economy, including the agricultural sector. This represents an important improvement in trade relations between our two nations, building…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
High-yield farming techniques appear to be a less intrusive method for agricultural production and a better means of addressing the rising demand for food. According to a study that was…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…program. Payments are limited to a total of $125,000 per person or legal entity. California exports 67% of the almonds that are produced, which totaled close to $4.5 billion in…
Rabobank: Global Poultry Prices Under Pressure
A Rabobank report says a historic drop in poultry exports from Brazil is shaking up trade in the commodity around the world. The latest quarterly outlook on the industry says…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…directed Secretary Perdue to craft a short-term relief strategy to protect agricultural producers while the Administration works on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets in the…
India – U.S. Closing In On Trade Agreement
…have been going back-and-forth on steel tariffs, as well as duties on agricultural products. The two sides began talks in June. India is unhappy with U.S. steel tariffs and the…