When it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Japan is a significant market for United States. In a report from Stephanie Ho, while in Virginia Perdue discussed which ag industries are expected to benefit from the deal. In an earlier statement, Perdue said: “By removing existing …
NCBA on Agreement in Principle with Japan
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will include agriculture and improve access for U.S. beef in Japan. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, discusses the announcement and what it really means for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Bacus says getting a deal done with …
USMCA Ratification, FMD Vaccine Bank among NPPC Congressional Asks
In a recent Hogs on the Hill blog post, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) highlighted a number of pressing issues that need Congressional attention this fall. Among the priorities is congressional ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. This would allow the U.S. pork industry to maintain zero-duty market access to two of its largest export markets. According to NPPC, another …
Agreement in Principle with Japan Tremendous News for U.S. Pork and Beef Industries
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement With Japan
The United States and Japan have agreed in principle to a trade deal. In a report from Gary Crawford, President Donald Trump talks about the new agreement. Secretary Perdue on Japan Agreement WU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the new trade agreement between the United States and Japan: “Japan is a significant market for United …
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
(AFBF) — The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “China’s announcement of imposing additional tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. imports signals more trouble for American agriculture. Farm Bureau is currently assessing the details of this announcement, but we know continued retaliation only adds to the difficulties farm and ranch families are facing and …
American Soybean Association on Chinese Tariff Escalation
Washington, D.C. (ASA) — China has announced it will impose an extra 5% tariff on U.S. soybeans starting Sept. 1 and an additional 10% duties on other major U.S. crops also grown by many soybean farmers starting mid-December. These latest details come after China vowed earlier this week that it will retaliate if the U.S. goes through with its plan …
Perdue Comments on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico: “I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico. …
Market Facilitation Program Signup Underway
Sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) has been underway for a little over three weeks now, and producers who have yet to do so are reminded to stop by your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to take part in the trade aid program. MFP is the largest part of the $16 billion package to help American ag …
New Peanut and Peanut Butter Export Numbers
New numbers indicate peanut and peanut butter exports are still down compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024