…agricultural pilots, who must stay updated on the latest regulations and best practices to maintain their licenses. The convention also features a trade show where vendors display the latest technology…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…for trade, emphasized the importance of trade for U.S. agriculture. “Exports help keep rural American economies strong and vibrant,” Hafemeister said, reinforcing the U.S.’s role as a reliable supplier of…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…in agriculture. Key recommendations from the group include increased public investment in sustainable farming, fair international trade practices, and advancing farmer-led innovation. The declaration calls for a balanced approach to…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the Biden-Harris…
Colombia Lifts Ban on American Beef Imports
…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…
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…
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…