May was another stellar month for U.S. agricultural export sales. But a story from Gary Crawford looks at whether this year’s agricultural exports reach the record high levels being projected.
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
The warning signs are growing that Russia’s war on Ukraine will increase hunger and mass starvation this fall, especially in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Arizona Rep. David Schweikert’s fears in March that war in Ukraine would lead to increased hunger and starvation are now being confirmed by news reports and global food groups—warnings that started in …
Soybean Shipments to China Cancelled
Shipments of U.S. soybeans to China were cancelled this past weekend. Mark Oppold explains why.
Peanut Market Very Quiet as Farmers Evaluate the Weather
Reporting on the peanut market. The market is still very quiet as farmers are evaluating the recent rains to see if they can get this crop moving or not. Most farmers that have not signed a contract aren’t worried about it now until harvest time. Tyron Spearman reports more about who is buying peanuts on the export market, and checks …
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, just off a major trade mission to the UK, sees that effort as setting the stage for a later free trade deal with Great Britain. Bronaugh says the trade mission resulted in both direct ag sales and talks on trade barriers that could lead to more formal US-UK negotiations. “I think we’re all very hopeful …
Global Appetite for Pork
Increasing the global taste for pork. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. There’s a global appetite for U.S. pork, so National Pork Board uses Pork Checkoff funds to advance international product promotion along with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The Pork Board’s Vice President of International Market Development Courtney Knupp says the strategy is two-fold. “First to differentiate U.S. pork …
Sizzling Demand for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
While U.S. beef exports to Taiwan set a new value record last year, volume declined slightly from the previous year. But as Joe Schuele reports, the market has set a blistering pace so far this year. More information is available on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website.
Overreactions in the Grain Markets
Overreactions in the grain markets are something we do see from time to time. And as Mark Oppold reports, that’s what traders are seeing right now.
Peanut Proud Continues to Ship Peanut Butter to Various Areas
Peanut Proud continues to ship out peanut butter to many areas across the globe including Ukraine. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Decline Continues for U.S. Peanut Exports
When it comes to shipments of U.S. peanuts over the past few months, Tyron Spearman reports the decline continues.