The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues within the supply chain. Once a…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…on.” The latest Market Intel from AFBF highlights some of the factors that are pushing fertilizer prices increasingly higher. Trade duties, supply chain disruptions, increased energy costs, fertilizer demand, and…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…forward while we sit on the sidelines? The answer is clear. Rival trading nations have rapidly expanded trade opportunities through bilateral and multilateral trade arrangements.” The report says U.S. trade…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Earlier this week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. The bill seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…opportunities.” The Forum will begin with a presentation by USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer on the Department’s outlook for commodity markets and trade for 2022 and the U.S. farm income…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…places like China and India. Recent “trade wars” also caused numerous demand influxes increasing congestion in shipping. This intense demand has caused ocean freight costs to increase around 300% globally. …
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…nomination to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative. Bettencourt has an extensive background in agriculture and currently serves as Director for Sustainability for the California Cattle…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
…continue in the new reality we’re living in.” Last month, U.S. Trade Rep Katherine Tai said the administration will directly engage with China to enforce commitments the Asian nation made…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…ports, locks, and dams in a way that will help us reassert American agriculture competitiveness,” Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade, Brian Kuehl said in a press release. “It…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…make, the legislation will establish regional mandatory minimum thresholds of negotiated cash and negotiated grid trades based on each region’s 18-month average trade to enable price discovery. It would also…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
…Chief Ag Trade Negotiator, says the logistical problems aren’t going to get solved soon. Doud says, “So much of the U.S. ag exports are in containers, so the lack of…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
…billion to $20.7 billion in the past two decades, driven by industry marketing and government trade negotiations. Today, trade accounts for 10-30 percent of U.S. animal protein production, depending on…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…National Pork Producers Council, and American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) sent a letter in support of the hearing. The coalition noted that continued development in the area of biotechnology will…