…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…release. “This legislation will ensure farmers and ranchers have fair access to markets and are fully informed on pricing so they can continue to put food on the table in…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…COVID restrictions down to where we can have full crews working full-time, and get these exports out. We’re dying here.” For months agricultural exporters have struggled to obtain shipping containers…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…dependent on export markets, the industry could encounter some challenges in 2021 as number-two exporter Brazil sees its currency weaken. The weaker U.S. dollar also presents positive opportunity for almonds…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…and lead the world in food, fiber and feed production for export.” Montaño Greene was previously appointed by President Obama to serve as State Executive Director for FSA in Arizona….
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…participants. Some of the presentations will feature information about regenerative grazing, biology-based soil testing, and soil-health management practices. Other discussions will highlight corporate investment in soil health, new markets for…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…of COVID also remains a major concern for growers. Flareups of COVID have the potential to completely upend global markets in a similar fashion that was seen in early 2020….
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…a number of issues he would focus on as Secretary of Agriculture. Climate change, fair markets, and food security have been named as priorities for USDA to continue making progress…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…continue to face strong export competition in 2021.” Listen to the radio report below. U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…to create new markets, incentives for soil health, for carbon sequestration, for methane capture and reuse,” said Vilsack. Finally, Vilsack highlighted markets as another ‘why not?’ opportunity for USDA to…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…The impact of the EU-Mercosur would have a potentially larger impact on U.S. exports to the EU. American ag exports averaged $15.4 billion annually to the EU between 2015 and…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…cases over the last several years. CPS past-chair and Wegmans Food Markets’ senior vice president of perishable merchandising Dave Corsi said “The number of outbreaks associated with leafy greens and other fresh produce…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…Dr. Seth Meyer will be presenting the Department’s outlook for U.S. commodity markets and trade, as well as information about U.S. farm income. The program will include more than 30…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…ag exports arrived quickly and safely at their intended destinations. The FAS Export Credit Guarantee Program also provided credit guarantees to support the sale of more than $2.2 billion in…