…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…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…continue to be important to U.S. agriculture. “Ninety-five percent of the world population is outside the U.S., so export markets will always be our opportunity for growth.” Overall, 20 percent…
Celebrating National Apricot Day
…are best fresh off the tree but are also found in markets the year round. Dried, they are delicious in healthy granola or a salad. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…terms of them opening some of their markets without tariffs, and also to abolishing their Class 7 that has been a source of concern for the U.S. dairy industry for…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…in the year. The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) filed a petition of review in response to the withdrawal, calling the move “arbitrary and capricious.” The petition claimed that by…
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
…meeting nearly all U.S. demand, Chile is looking for other export destinations. Ronald Bown, Chairman of the Chile Fruit Exporters Association told Bloombergthat they are addressing the situation by seeking…
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
…current markets can be repaired and improved upon. “On the Mexican side of things, they have been looking to alternative sources when the current administration looked to renegotiate the NAFTA…