…Trump noted in the Presidential Proclamation declaring today National Agriculture Day, ‘American agriculture is the largest positive contributor to our Nation’s net trade balance, providing 10 percent of our exports…
Agriculture Groups Meet with White House on Trade
…food and agriculture exports. In a joint statement following the meeting, the groups said: “It is clear from this meeting and other interactions that the Trump administration understands and intends…
Ag Groups Conduct ‘ Substantive, Productive ’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade
…the importance of continued growth of food and agriculture exports. The meeting followed a series of written communications to the Trump administration from the broad-based U.S. Food and Agriculture Dialogue…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…reassurance from U.S. dairy leaders comes during a time of political uncertainty on both sides of the border. Since NAFTA became law in 1994, U.S. dairy exports to Mexico have…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…from the U.S. border, Moran says lifting the embargo and opening agricultural trade would increase exports, create new jobs and boost the U.S. economy. Moran says “when we don’t sell…
Senate Ag Needing Ethic Paperwork on Perdue
…they will be resolved. Perdue has had businesses in grain trading, trucking and exports. It is unclear whether any of those interests are causing the holdup. From the National Association…
March WASDE Report Released This Week
…and use changes for 2016/2017 include higher crush, lower exports, and increased ending stocks compared with last month’s report. Global oilseed estimates include higher production, exports, and global ending stocks…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Strong in January
…in key Asian markets Beef exports were higher year-over-year to most major destinations, but Japan and South Korea continued to be the pacesetters for the start of 2017. Exports to…
Harvest Update, ACP and Marketing at Citrus Showcase
…the demand is great. Exports are moving solidly. We are pretty bullish that we are going to have a good season, albeit we still have more than 50 percent to…
Feed Industry Welcomes New Secretary of Commerce
…Newman. “In 2016, our industry’s exports exceeded $11 billion in feed, feed ingredients, and pet food. It’s important for Secretary Ross to understand that overseas markets are the key for…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…dairy, said Foster. The industry went from $1 billion in exports in 2000 to $7.1 billion in 2014. Knowing the impact future trade policies could have on the health of…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
At year-end 2016, U.S. pork exports showed impressive progress following a challenging 2015. In 2016, 5.1 billion pounds of pork and pork variety meats valued at $5.94 billion dollars were…
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
…after labor negotiations at west coast seaports forced a slowdown in exports and congested ports on that side of the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
High Fructose Corn Syrup Use Declining in U.S.
…use. USDA says the decline has been driven by consumer demand for healthier alternatives, rising exports, and greater availability of substitutes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….