…While Colombia is considered an active market for the U.S. beef trade, it still makes up a small percentage of total exports. The U.S. sent over $40 million in beef…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
…and farmers first,” says NOPA President Kailee Buller. “While we support free trade and open markets, we don’t believe foreign feedstocks should benefit on the backs of U.S. taxpayers and…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…177 trade groups says those ports handle 41 percent of the country’s containerized port volume, and their closure would have a devastating impact on the U.S. economy. While bulk grain…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
…by the new United States government, and the first major movement west of the Appalachians began in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina as soon as the war was over. Pioneers…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…school meals. “I think from our perspective, it’s been both at a local level and at a national level. We’ve definitely worked with our trade associations to have the conversations…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By marzolino/DepositPhotos image After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
…of the workforce engaged in farming. The Extension Service’s first big test came very soon after World War I when it helped the nation meet wartime needs, especially food. That’s…
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking new members for their agricultural trade advisory committees. These committees, including the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
…exporters grow their business in Chile. It is also part of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and could help set a model for similar trade deals with other countries The…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a week-long trade mission to Vietnam that kicks off today. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will head the delegation, which includes representatives from 58…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…picture. Declining commodity prices, record farm production costs driven by the reckless spending of the Biden-Harris Administration, the largest agricultural trade deficit on record, and an outdated farm safety net threaten…
Trade Caucus Update
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image A congressional caucus continues working to improve trade for U.S. agriculture. The bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus launched earlier this year and works to solidify support…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting sights on expanding agricultural trade opportunities in Morocco. USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will be leading a trade mission to Casablanca,…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Topics this year included trade policy, the upcoming U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review in 2026, and international engagement on microbial resistance. NCBA President Mark Eisele says,…