…refiners to ensure statutory RFS volumes are maintained. FAPRI recently published an update to its March 2018 U.S. Baseline Outlook for Agricultural and Biofuel Markets. The update adopts a new…
Dairy Trade a Sticking Point in NAFTA Negotiations with Canada
…Canada is one of the biggest markets for American dairy products. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, of $1.4 billion in California dairy exports in 2016, roughly…
African Swine Fever Accelerating in China
…the disease hits their own or neighboring farms. China’s agriculture ministry recently announced it would close live hog markets in the affected provinces and would impose a ban on transporting…
U.S. Wheat Restructuring Efforts Close Moscow Office
…to refocus resources toward markets with the best potential to grow U.S. wheat exports and returns for the farmers the organization represents. Based in part on the significant increase in…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…agricultural products. The program will help U.S. agricultural exporters identify and access new markets and help mitigate the adverse effects of other countries’ restrictions. Note: USDA is currently working to…
China Suspends Hog Transportation Due to Swine Fever
China has suspended transportation of live hogs from provinces infected with African Swine Fever. Reuters says the Chinese Ag Minister will also shut down all live hog markets in the…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…Garza Emerging Markets Program (EMP). The proposed language would also provide funding for the merged programs at or above current levels. This funding is critical for the continued success of…
Beef and Pork Export Values Expected to Soften in 2019
The tit-for-tat trade war with China means a lower forecast for the value of U.S. beef and pork exports next year. The Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service said in…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…$200 million for developing foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products and some direct payments to farmers, including pork producers. They would receive $8 per hog based on 50 percent of…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…identifying and gaining access to new markets to help offset the markets lost due to trade restrictions and tariff increases. Direct payments totaling $4.7 billion will come from the Market…
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…export categories, as U.S. pork exports to China are down significantly for the year, with the value falling nine percent through June. The drop has come mostly because of the…
NCGA: USDA Trade Aid Won’t Make Up for Lost Markets
In response to the Department of Agriculture’s tariff mitigation package, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the plan “won’t make up for lost markets.” The organization reiterated its call…
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
…ag exports and will it do anything that erodes the gains the original NAFTA provided. Kuehl says U.S. farmers are looking for certainty and a “de-escalating” of the trade war…
New Trade Agreement Reached with Mexico
…access to Mexican markets is critical to supporting farm income and strengthening rural communities. Mexico has historically been a great customer and partner, and we are happy to have this…