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USDA Now Accepting Applications for America First Trade Promotion Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially opened the application period for the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP), a major new initiative designed to strengthen U.S. agricultural exports and global market presence. Funded by Congress earlier this year, the AFTPP provides $285 million in support for agricultural export, marketing, …
Peanut Farmers Wrap Up Harvest as Global Oversupply Continues Peanut farmers across the U.S. are finishing harvest, working to get the last of the peanuts in before cold weather arrives. Domestic demand remains steady, but all eyes are on the global export market, where oversupply continues to shape prices and future planting decisions. As one broker explained, “the peanut oversupply… …
USDA Opens Application Period for 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program With a renewed focus on strengthening agricultural trade deals over the past few months, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins officially announced the 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) earlier this year. The program is now fully open for applications following congressional authorization of $285 million to …
USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …
Arlan Suderman: Recent U.S.–China Deal Was “More of a De-Escalation Than an Agreement” Arlan Suderman with Stonex recently wrote a commentary that has sparked discussion throughout agricultural and financial markets. His analysis raises doubts about the strength of the trade agreement announced between the United States and China in late October. According to Suderman, the event was not a breakthrough …
USDA November Soybean Crop Report: Yield Declines, Export Cuts, and Rising Prices The USDA has released its first soybean crop report since the government shutdown that began in September, and the November update brings several important insights for growers, marketers, and agriculture industry professionals. According to USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, the latest data reflect meaningful shifts in yield expectations, …
USDA Leads Largest Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico Under Secretary Brooke Rollins U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that she led the largest USDA agribusiness trade mission to Mexico last week, marking a significant milestone in U.S.–Mexico agricultural cooperation. The mission brought together an impressive delegation of 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agricultural advocacy groups, six state departments …
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
China’s Aging Population Could Reduce Long-Term Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports According to Bottom Line analysts, shifting demographic trends in China could significantly influence long-term U.S. agricultural trade. As China’s population continues to age and its birth rate declines, demand for food, feed grains, and livestock products could shrink in the years ahead. “something to keep in mind regarding long-term …
American Peanut Council Strengthens Trade Ties with Mexico to Boost U.S. Exports The American Peanut Council (APC) has spent the past week in Mexico City, working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deepen trade partnerships and strengthen relationships with key industry leaders. The goal of this mission was clear — to continue building mutually rewarding partnerships and expand …
