Israel Citrus Exports Expected to Climb

Dan Citrus, Exports/Imports

Exports of citrus from Israel in 2021-22 are forecast to reach 158,000 metric tons, up 16% from 2020-21, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) reported. However, FAS cautioned that exports could be lower “if higher-than-normal freight costs and limited shipping options continue.” Israel is seeking new export markets that will be able to absorb its produce with …

Dairy Industry Commends House Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Dan Dairy, Exports/Imports

The U.S. House of Representatives did pass the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA) this week on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 364 – 60. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) issued a release noting their proactive efforts throughout the year helped to lead efforts to alleviate dairy supply chain disruptions, and passage of this bill …

Beef Export Value Shatters Annual Record; Pork Exports Still on Record Pace

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Pork

According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), October 2021 was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export value continued to soar. October pork exports were below last year’s large total but year-to-date shipments remained slightly above the record pace of 2020. Beef …

China’s Demand for U.S. Beef Complements Well-Established Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports

With market access improvements secured through the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, U.S. beef exports to China gained significant traction for the first time in 2020. And according to a story from Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, they have surged this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Florida Citrus Packers: Fix Grapefruit Import Action Now

Dan Citrus, Exports/Imports

Florida Citrus Packers recently called for a fix to a so-called “patch” by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that allegedly creates unfair advantages for Mexico and other countries over domestic grapefruit producers. Citrus Industry previously reported that the agriculture commissioners for Florida and Texas wrote letters protesting the USDA action.   Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Peter Chaires addresses the …

APHIS Proposes Amendments to Import Regulations for Horses

Dan Equine, Exports/Imports, Livestock

The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) seeks public comments on proposed amendments to its import regulations for horses. The proposed amendments would better align regulations with international standards, according to USDA. The proposal also allows both APHIS and the equine industry more flexibility for permitted imports, while continuing to mitigate the risk of bringing contagious …

Agriculture is America’s Number One Export

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean and Director recently gave the keynote address at the Post Harvest Peanut Meeting, where he talked about agriculture and it’s role in our economy. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Lower U.S. Agricultural Export Forecast

Dan Exports/Imports

According to a new USDA forecast, prospects for U.S. agricultural export values in this new fiscal year, which started October 1st, are good. But, they are not as good as they seemed a few months ago. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer reviews the new forecast. Meyer explains why the reductions were made. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …