…the timeline challenges posed by the new tariffs. Additionally, an update on a new trade agreement between the USDA and Mexico regarding cattle imports is provided, offering a glimmer of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…potatoes, but potential tariffs could impact this. Jello potatoes and specialty varieties are growing, while the food service share declined to 53% in 2024. Imports, mainly from Canada, account for…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…live cattle imports. He stressed the importance of maintaining domestic self-sufficiency. Bullard criticized the free trade ideology, noting the loss of 650,000 cattle producers over 40 years. He advocated for…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
…the need for imports, and ensure Chinese food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs awarded safety certificates to the 17 crop varieties, according to a document on its…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…dispute panel ruling that found Mexico violated commitments under the USMCA by attempting to ban genetically modified corn imports from the U.S. McKinney emphasizes the ruling’s global significance and potential…
Latest Chapter in USMCA Biotech Corn Dispute
DepositPhotos image A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel recently announced their ruling on a U.S. challenge of Mexico’s ban of our nation’s biotech corn imports – the latest news in an…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…Tai announced that an independent panel convened under USMCA rules unanimously sided with the U.S. on all seven legal claims related to Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) corn imports….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…vertical farming in remote areas, enhancing food security and reducing dependence on imports. He specifically talks about a new partnership with a vertical farming company and how they will grow…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…into consumer behavior. Fumasi noted that tariffs on imports like fresh produce could significantly raise prices, particularly for fruits and vegetables from Mexico and Canada. While higher-income households may weather…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image With a trade imbalance favoring ag imports over ag exports the past few years, the coming months will answer a lot of questions for farmers and…
U.S. Agricultural Imports Projected to Rise in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
DepositPhotos image President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The proposed measures include a 25% tariff on all goods from…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…on track to set a record for pork imports. Hanson noted that Mexico initially embraced cuts like middle rounds for ground beef, but today, the partnership is bolstered by consistent…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…as higher prices discourage imports, reducing the selection of wines available to American buyers. Many in the wine industry, including organizations like Wine America, oppose tariffs on imported wine, fearing…