…prices, and conditions. Even turkey production is expected to rise as the price level slowly goes up. You can see it is based mostly on price, and markets. What the…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…a top exporter,” Secretary Perdue said. “This new market is a big victory for American farmers and ranchers. I am confident that once the people of Argentina get a taste…
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
…Energy says increased access to U.S. markets will provide America’s farmers with some financial confidence and they hope the President will direct the Environmental Protection Agency to act quickly to…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…One project will work to increase demand for small grains as animal feed and cover crop seed to provide crucial secondary markets needed for farmers to increase small grain acres…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
…plan to throw more money at a problem it created will not increase the freedom to trade in America.” North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says the lost markets overseas will…
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
…the ethanol and biodiesel industries. “A pathway for sorghum oil opens new markets for ethanol plants extracting sorghum oil and will ultimately add value to the grain farmers produce,” says…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…in critical markets such as Mexico and China – our top two export markets by volume last year – have placed American pig farmers and their families in dire financial…
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
…to suggest that liquidation is taking place, but it is indicative of waning interest in herd expansion.” Rising tariffs on U.S. meat exports are also expected to have a heavier…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…looking to extend and find new markets, develop new markets out there with the assistance of the private sector. And that will not just be targeted to one commodity or…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…natural resources. “Commercial markets for many raw non-timber forest products are well-established, even when not highly visible,” said Toral Patel-Weynand, national director of Sustainable Forest Management Research and one of…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
Everett Griner talks about beef exports being challenged in the United States, and the affect Australia will have on our exports of beef, in today’s Agri View. Beef Exports Challenged…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…Farmers shared concerns that included shrinking export markets, rising costs, and bankers who would be more reluctant to loan money for operating costs. Scott VanderWal, American Farm Bureau Vice President,…
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…export-sensitive farm goods have tanked since May, when this tariff game started. Farm income was already off by half compared to four years ago, with debt levels rising—hardly a strong…
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
Roberts For his work to fight for open markets for American agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas was presented the Congressional Leadership Award by the Washington International Trade Association. Presented…