…was equivalent to two-thirds of all undenatured exports and a 22% increase over the prior month. The remaining undenatured export volume was primarily shared by India (11.2 mg), China (6.6…
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
Vilsack Outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to become the next president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council when he leaves office later this month. Vilsack has…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…as potential renewable feedstocks for liquid fuels or bioelectricity. However, markets do not presently exist for large-scale use of this resource. This study examines three policy scenarios that could create…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…overseas destinations. He noted export markets buy mostly in-shell nuts and prefer to do their own shelling. The California Walnut Board began its advertising campaign with heavy emphasis on holiday…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
A move by New Zealand will allow the United States to export cooked turkey products to the island nation. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports a new veterinary certificate approved by…
NMPF, USDEC Statement on Selection of New U.S. Trade Representative
…markets. Mr. Lighthizer’s previous experiences as Deputy USTR, Chief of Staff for the Senate Finance Committee, and his direct private sector engagement in enforcing trade rules on behalf of his…
AFBF Duvall: Nomination of Robert Lighthizer for USTR
…on maintaining and increasing access to markets outside the United States. Since more than 95 percent of the world’s population lives outside our borders, expanding access to international markets is…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…our own survival. We must export. We must import. It is not the only commodity but agricultural trade tops the list of goods traded. That’s what we know and understand….
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…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control…
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…that will drive increasing demand for beef over the next several years. Increasing disposable incomes in expanding markets around the globe are also driving demand for more beef, especially compared…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster…
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…