U.S. Cotton Exports Projected at 14.6 Million Bales This Year

Clint Thompson Cotton, Exports/Imports

U.S. cotton exports are projected to reach 14.6 million bales for the 2020 crop year, according to the latest supply and demand report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis, Jody Campiche, runs through some of the changes in the newest report. And while the cotton balance sheet for world …

China Purchases More U.S. Corn as Fears of Shortages Increase

Clint Thompson Corn, Exports/Imports

Private exporters report more large sales of U.S. corn to China. The Department of Agriculture reported on Wednesday two large export sales, one of 420,000 metric tons and another totaling 264,000 metric tons for the new 2020-21 crop year. China needs to continue increased corn purchases to reach the lofty targets included in the Phase One agreement with the United …

Value of Peanut Exports

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports, Peanuts

New numbers show that U.S. peanut exports for the period of January-July 2020 were valued at $464 million, an increase of 21% compared to last year at the same time. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

American Peanut Council Continues to Promote U.S. Exports

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports, Peanuts

One of the American Peanut Council’s (APC) core responsibilities is to administer an export promotion program for U.S. peanuts with the objective of increasing the consumption of U.S.-grown peanuts and peanut products internationally. As Tyron Spearman reports, APC continues its work in promoting U.S. peanuts around the world. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Big Increase in U.S. Peanut Exports

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports, Peanuts

According to the latest figures, U.S. peanut exports continue to increase. As Tyron Spearman reports, there is one country that has really helped to boost those numbers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

July Beef and Pork Exports Rebound, But Still Below Last Year

Clint Thompson Beef, Exports/Imports, Pork

The latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows July exports of U.S. beef rebounded from recent lows but remained below 2019 levels. Here is U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist, Erin Borror. U.S. pork exports, which are on a record pace in 2020, were also down year-over-year in July but increased compared to June. Borro says it …

Increase in Peanut Exports

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports, Peanuts

New numbers continue to show an increase in U.S. peanut exports. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

U.S. Meat Exports to South Korea Face New Round of COVID-19 Restrictions

Clint Thompson Coronavirus, Exports/Imports, Livestock

In an effort to contain a recent wave of COVID-19 cases, the government of South Korea has re-imposed heightened social distancing requirements in the Seoul metropolitan area, including restrictions on some food and beverage providers. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe’s Schuele has more details on what this means for U.S. beef and pork exports.   Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

USDA Forecasting Increased Exports

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports

A new forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that despite the growing imports of foreign agricultural products, U.S. farmers still are racking up a trade surplus with the rest of the world, and that is expected to increase even more in 2021. The Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report notes the increase is primarily driven by higher …

USMEF Conducting Educational Webinars for Red Meat Exporters

Clint Thompson Beef, Exports/Imports, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has been conducting monthly, web-based educational seminars for staff of its member companies. As Joe Schuele reports, these seminars are providing instructions for properly documenting and executing shipments of U.S. beef, pork and lamb to international destinations. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …