…the state of Colorado, they found Native Americans growing what is called the three sisters, corn, soybeans, and squash. The Arkansas River marked the boundary between Mexican and U. S….
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
…wheat, soybeans, corn, and cotton. Cotton is expected to suffer the steepest decline, with receipts plummeting nearly 30%. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer notes cotton prices have dropped from an…
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
…2024. So even within the crops, I think we’ve got to distinguish between corn, soybeans, kind of, and wheat, kind of the the Midwestern row crops not faring well. Cotton…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…vulnerabilities. Unlike Midwest states that focus on large-scale commodity crops like soybeans, California produces specialty crops such as almonds, wine, and dairy. These products are not only subject to tariffs…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…their importance to American agriculture. Speaking about his family’s operation, Hanson described a diverse farm producing corn, wheat, soybeans, and pinto beans, alongside a cow-calf enterprise that exemplifies sustainability and…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…diverse crops, offers a fitting backdrop for the event. While much of ag robotics focuses on Midwest row crops like corn and soybeans, FIRA USA includes solutions tailored for specialty…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…Initial assessments also indicate that up to 30% of the corn crop and 20% of soybeans could be lost due to flooding and wind damage. It’s likely that those numbers…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…exports would largely be unaffected, the strike would impact containerized agricultural exports like soybeans, soybean meal, and other agricultural products exported via containers would be affected, forcing farmers to move…
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
…to limit the soybeans, grains, and other cargo they carry to prevent barges from getting stuck, which means less profits for farmers. Approximately 60 percent of all U.S. grain exports…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…cotton, soybeans, dairy, poultry, and fresh fruit are in high demand. “Our collaboration has secured market access for a variety of American products, including most recently stone fruit and grapefruit,”…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
…to facilitating these vital connections and expanding U.S. agricultural exports.” The mission aims to boost U.S. exports in sectors like beef, dairy, grains, seafood, soybeans, and more. U.S. companies will…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…the decline in our ag exports, Meyer says China played a big role. It’s now buying less corn and soybeans from the U.S. and more from Brazil. “I think the…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…specialty crops. “Products like cotton, dairy, dried distillers, grains for animal feed, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts really were some of the leading categories. But I think there…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…market share across several food and ag-related categories, including cotton, dairy, distillers grains, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts,” Taylor noted in a press release. “Through the Vietnam trade…