Export Demand Remains Strong for U.S Cotton

Dan Cotton, Exports/Imports

The U.S. cotton balance sheet for June indicates a trend of strong exports for this marketing year and going into the next. Rod Bain has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NMPF’s Morris: U.S. Dairy has “Big Wide World” of Trade Opportunity

Dan Dairy, Exports/Imports, Trade

While the rise in U.S. dairy exports is good news for producers, Covid-19 has brought on a very challenging year. But National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President for Trade, Shawna Morris, notes there have been some opportunities this past year too. There are various challenges, and Morris notes that all of agriculture will benefit from U.S. insistence that trade agreements …

Strong Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Pork

Following that record-breaking March performance, exports of both U.S. beef and pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “Looking back at April 2020, it was a difficult month for red meat exports as we began to see COVID-related supply chain interruptions and foodservice demand took a …

Positive U.S. Export Numbers

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

The latest export numbers indicates good news for U.S. agricultural producers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USMEF International Directors Offer Observations from Key Export Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock

A panel discussion was held last week during the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) virtual Spring Conference. It focused on marketing U.S. red meat in the new normal, as USMEF representatives from around the globe offered their insights to how markets are changing heading into a post-pandemic era. Micheal Clements has the story. Learn more online at USMEF.org. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …

USDA Forecasts Record Farm Exports in FY 2021

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just released its quarterly agricultural trade forecast, and it is projecting fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion – the highest total on record. This represents an increase of $28 billion, or 21%, from last fiscal year’s total, and a $7-billion increase from USDA’s previous FY 2021 forecast published in February. The …

Argentina’s Suspension of Beef Exports a Misguided Policy

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports

Last week the Argentine government announced a suspension of most beef exports, with the goal being to bolster domestic supplies. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror explains why this is a misguided policy. While some may view this as a potential boost for U.S. beef exports, as Borror said the export suspension is of little benefit to anyone. Sponsored ContentNuseed …

USTR Begins USMCA Dispute Panel on Dairy Trade with Canada

Dan Dairy, Exports/Imports, Trade

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Tuesday announced the U.S. has requested and established a dispute settlement panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regarding dairy trade. The request seeks to review measures adopted by Canada that “undermine the ability of American dairy exporters to sell a wide range of products to Canadian consumers.” The U.S. is challenging Canada’s allocation of …