Mexico Adds 50% Tariff to White Corn from U.S.

Dan Corn, Exports/Imports, Tariff

by Sabrina Halvorson It’s another chapter in the Mexico-GMO Corn saga. Mexico has taken another step in preventing GMO corn from other nations from entering that country. It’s put in place a 50 percent tariff on US white corn imports through December. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it’s one of the issues the US is pursuing through a US-Mexico-Canada …

Low Water Levels Affecting Barge Traffic

Dan Agri-Business, Drought, Exports/Imports, Water

While we’ve seen quite a bit of rain across most of the Southeast as of late, dry conditions continue in many areas farther north. And as Mark Oppold reports, that’s affecting barge traffic on the Mississippi River.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

A chance for firsthand knowledge of ag business in Chile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile, September 25-29. American agribusinesses will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from both Chile and Peru. The trade mission coincides with Peru’s …

USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Funding, This Land of Ours, Trade

The USDA is investing in supply chains. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $320 million to create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America. “Our goal is to expand processing capacity, create fairer markets and more revenue streams and market opportunities to help bring down …

Senate Bill Will Address Prop 12

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Legislative, Trade

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall will introduce a bill designed to address California’s Prop 12, which was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Hagstrom Report says Marshall’s bill would stop states from enacting laws that affect agricultural production in other states. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act will preserve the right of states and local governments to regulate agriculture …

USMEF Pleased with Tentative Agreement at West Coast Ports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Good news this week for U.S. red meat exporters concerning the West Coast ports. Wednesday night, the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has announced a tentative agreement on a six-year contract. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s John Herath has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Underutilized Cuts Key to Expanding U.S. Lamb Exports to Caribbean

Dan Exports/Imports, Sheep-Goats, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

 While the Caribbean is the largest export destination for U.S. lamb cuts, the region is extremely competitive, attracting large volumes of lower-priced lamb from Australia and New Zealand. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s John Herath. Has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Numbers from Traders Report

Dan Cotton, Exports/Imports, Trade

A recent traders report shows some interesting numbers when it comes to the cotton industry. Mark Oppold has more on what the report indicates. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024