…Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASK), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP). These programs aim to open new markets and promote exports. Brooke Rollins will lead trade…
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
…exports,” Halstrom noted. “Some companies have already said Oakland could be dropped from service if this proposal moves forward.” Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…economic sustainability of farmers who have lost money on most major crops for the past three years. “More than 20% of farm income comes from exports, and farmers rely on…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is embarking on a six-month mission to six international markets to enhance American agricultural exports and tackle the nearly $50 billion agricultural trade deficit. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…turkeys. Concerns were raised about the potential economic fallout, including a possible US recession and reduced demand for US agricultural exports. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is actively pursuing new trade…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…million fee on soybean exports could raise shipping costs from the Pacific Northwest to China from $11.90 per bushel to $12.29. Farmers also argue that competitors like Brazil and Argentina,…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…stance. The proposed EU tariffs aim to impact approximately $28 billion worth of American exports, including products like bourbon and motorcycles, mirroring the economic effect of the U.S. measures. In…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…the American Farm Bureau. Since two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports are shipped overseas, higher transportation expenses could make it more difficult for farmers to compete in global markets. The proposed…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…to maintaining a strong national economy.” The report also highlights that U.S. food and agriculture exports contribute nearly $183 billion annually, reinforcing the industry’s global importance. As economic challenges continue,…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…deficit of $49 billion, a figure that has been growing annually and is expected to rise by nearly 40% next year. The U.S. exports bulk commodities, while imports include high-value…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…US export deficit, noting a projected $49 billion deficit in 2025, with soybean and corn exports showing stagnation. She also discussed the potential of biofuels, particularly ethanol, which saw a…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…on US exports, particularly almonds, and the strategy behind current economic policies. The segment concluded with optimism about the almond crop and a brief mention of geopolitical developments involving Ukraine….
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…began imposing tariffs of up to 15 percent on corn, soybeans, wheat, beef, and chicken. U.S. farm exports to China totaled more than 36 billion dollars in 2022. Now, President…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and decreasing exports, if applicable, to supplement the domestic supply, subject to safety reviews. USDA will evaluate international best practices in egg production and safety to determine any opportunities to…