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Mexico has lifted all remaining pseudorabies-related restrictions on U.S. pork offal, reopening an important export market and relieving a costly bottleneck for the pork industry. The restrictions had been in place since late April after PRV was detected in five Iowa boars and were costing U.S. exporters an estimated $6-7 million per week in lost sales. USMEF Vice President of …
The Erie Canal Changed Transportation and Expanded Agricultural Trade For centuries, New York’s rivers and waterways served as important transportation routes for explorers, fur traders, and early settlers. However, these natural waterways presented major challenges that limited commerce and slowed economic growth. The construction of the Erie Canal in 1817 transformed transportation across New York, helping fuel America’s agricultural expansion …
American peanut farmers are involved with the American Peanut Council. Their core responsibility is to administer an export promotion program for U.S. peanuts, increasing the consumption of U.S. grown peanuts and peanut products internationally. APC does not process or sell peanuts. Instead, resources are devoted to market development and dissemination of trade information on behalf of the U.S. industry. Right …
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, urging for strong comprehensive trade action under Section 301. Jenna Stanton, USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairs, expressed support of additional tariffs on Brazilian bovine products. Stanton said, “Brazil’s cattle sector enjoys an unfair advantage that no U.S. rancher can, or would ever want …
After the statement released to not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared their thoughts, saying, “Amidst the many uncertainties that come with pork production, trade has remained a bright spot for U.S. pork producers, whose neighbors to the north and south represent a third of all U.S. pork exports. Ensuring USMCA remains intact is vital …
Southeast AgNet was able to catch up with USDA Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Undersecretary Luke Lindbergh to discuss upcoming trade missions with Australia, Ghana, and Vietnam. Lindbergh described why these countries were selected. “Yeah, so Australia, we have new access for U.S. beef, so it’s exciting there. It’s been a great trading partner in the past. We also compete …
U.S pork exports maintained a steady movement in April. According to the USDA and U.S. Meat Export Federation this “was led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.” USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom reported pork exports totaled 257,212 metric tons in April, 8% above last year, while value increased 6% to $718.1 million. April’s strong performance reflected …
Jamie Beyer, American Soybean Association Executive Committee member and Minnesota Soybean farmer recently testified at the U.S. House Agriculture Committee during a hearing on “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA.” their testimony emphasized the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to U.S soybean farmers. During her testimony Beyer said, “USMCA has provided stability and predictability for U.S. soybean …
Well peanut farmers are trying to get the rest of this crop planted in. Only about 65 percent of the peanuts were in the ground this week and the conditions are too wet in Georgia, Florida and Alabama to finish right now. We are showing on exports that they are trying to increase exports because of the pileup of peanuts …
Well, rain showers slow down action in the peanut field, but farmers are moving right along. Georgia has reported 61 percent of their crop is planted. That compares to 41 last week, 71 percent last year. Alabama is up to 57 percent planted, 37 last week, and 52 percent of their crop was last year. Florida, they say, has 71 …
