…macroeconomic conditions, policy, weather, and international developments, with no domestic or external shocks to global agricultural markets. The Agricultural Act of 2014 is assumed to remain in effect through the…
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
…to new and expanded markets for our products. This was a patriotic speech, reminding Americans of the greatness of this country, with even brighter hopes for the future.” Source: National…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
…countries. Export figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service indicate “export sales of 612,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2018/2019 marketing year,”…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…into new export markets as one of the three programs being offered by USDA to address the negative impact of increased tariffs. Multiple trade associations, cooperatives, and other industry organizations…
USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
…markets. Purdue said the department is open to all counties and “everybody that eats, that’s who is on the table.” USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities Danielle…
Wool Industry Seeing Benefits of Increasing Demand
…and in the international market has been assisted by increased efforts on behalf of industry groups. “ASI works with the Foreign Ag Development Service with USDA in developing those markets…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…trade will focus on promoting a bilateral trade agreement with Japan, securing swift passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and expanding access for U.S. beed in key markets like China,…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…the $140-level next fall, so there is certainly more price risk in feeder cattle and calves than in the fed cattle markets in 2019.” Feed and grain prices are expected…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
…the job and approve the USMCA quickly. “USMCA’s predecessor, NAFTA, has boosted agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada dramatically – we’ve gone from $8.9 billion to $39 billion in the…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…is one of the most protected markets in the world for a lot of agricultural products, including pork. We are pleased that the Trump administration has been resolute in its…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…stopped producing several important informational reports, with farmers working in the dark since the last data report was released on December 22. Agricultural Export Sales, Cold Storage and Cattle on…
Government Shutdown Puts Pause on Opening New Markets
Many distinguished guests made their way to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention. Guests included state representatives, USDA officials, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, President Donald Trump. Many of…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…insurance showed up in 2018 when drought gripped much of Europe and drastically reduced harvests. “The drought has definitely affected farmers and hurt our ability to export barley and other…