…certain FADs would immediately close U.S. pork export markets, with significant harm to our farmers, consumers and overall economy. NPPC continues to advocate for other FAD preparedness measures, including establishing…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…experts from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service evaluate and select a combination of new and growing markets that offer the best prospects for U.S. agricultural farm and food exports. McKinney highlighted…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…even with the uncertainties that have been created by the tariff situation, we’re still moving almonds and it’s because we’ve diversified our markets around the world.” Described as the almond…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. MFP payments are aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…market access to two top export customers.” Canada is the No. 2 market for California agricultural exports and Mexico ranks fifth. Combined farm exports to the USMCA partners exceeded $4.3…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This high-standard agreement builds upon our existing markets to expand United States food and agricultural exports and support food processing and…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
…Exports are an important aspect for California rice producers, accounting for approximately half of the marketing that is done for the crop. “The overseas markets are a lot of work,…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower tariffs for U.S. beef exports to that nation: Houston “There’s just no other way to say it: this…
Working Together: Optimistic Outlook for Walnut Growers
Trade markets have been a bit precarious this year, but there are still some reasons for California walnut growers to remain optimistic. “If we were to look back about 12…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
…three really important markets would certainly be helpful,” Nigh noted. “Right now, our six top markets make up about 80 percent of U.S. ag exports and we’ve got question marks…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…new export markets on behalf of producers. Details Regarding Second Tranche of 2019 MFP Payments: MFP sign-up at local FSA offices will run through Friday, December 6, 2019. Payments will…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…exports, like high Brazilian tariffs on our wheat. We are excited about the additional export opportunity U.S. wheat farmers will have with the opening of this TRQ. Exports are critical…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…as another $1 billion of potential exports of other chicken products, including leg and breast meat. Turkey exports could generate another $100 million in sales and poultry breeding stock at…