Large ships wait to transit the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal, just outside Panama City. DepositPhotos image Reports say President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
DepositPhotos image Red meat exports are showing stronger results than anticipated going into 2024, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Halstrom says his organization…
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
…to expand distribution and increase sales of California walnuts in international markets. California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports The CWC, which represents more than 4,600 growers—mostly…
U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68
DepositPhotos image According to a report from USDA, the U .S. fresh pear industry is set to face a historic downturn in the 2024-25 season, with production and exports forecast…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
Livestock carrier ship in ocean DepositPhotos image It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are…
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
…rice exports also expected to reach a record 58.1 million tons.” “This month we increased our trade forecast by 1.2 million tons, reflecting higher exports out of Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand,…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…they might drag down U.S. exports due to retaliatory measures. Finally, a stronger U.S. dollar could make American products less competitive in global markets. These issues could also spill over…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…those exports. When commodity prices fall, that’s when we significantly saw the bifurcation of imports versus exports when it comes to value. But then Kiefer says there’s at least one…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
…down from their highs of 22, which is also when we saw our peak export value. So goes the price of some of our key agricultural exports, so goes our…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
…using tariffs as a negotiation tool in achieving objectives such as deterring military aggression and promoting US exports. However, Trump’s announcement has sparked concerns among trading partners. The United States-Mexico-Canada…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…administration seeks to replicate its earlier successes. For California farmers, the stakes are high. The state’s agricultural exports have historically been critical to its economy, and the industry must navigate…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…demand for quality and safe meat products. U.S. meat exports significantly benefit American farmers and ranchers. According to Hanson, beef exports add $415 per head, while pork exports contribute $65…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…retaliatory tariffs on U.S. meat exports to China, securing better access to the Australian beef market, and easing regulations impacting beef and pork exports to Taiwan. The Meat Institute also…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
…on Chinese goods. The report predicts that if China reinstates tariffs from previous trade disputes, U.S. soybean exports could drop by 51.8%, losing up to 16 million metric tons annually….