Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona. During a media conference call, USMEF Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Joel Haggard, talked first about African Swine Fever (ASF) and it’s impacts on the pork trade. But when it comes to U.S. beef going to China, Haggard said the U.S. has a very …
China, U.S., Strike Tariff Rollback Preliminary Deal
(NAFB) — The U.S. and China will roll back tariffs if they strike a preliminary deal, a move requested by China before signing a phase one trade agreement. The signing of the agreement may be now delayed until next month, but the two sides continue to wrap up the talks, according to the South China Morning Post. A spokesperson for …
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) launched a dynamic new campaign, “It’s Pork O’ Clock Somewhere,” to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. The campaign focuses on pork and the many ways it’s enjoyed across North America. “Ratification of USMCA is the top priority for U.S. pork producers and there is no better way to …
Clock Ticking on USMCA Passage
(NAFB) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week voiced optimism for bringing up the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade deal for House action, soon. But there’s still no sign of a negotiating breakthrough with the White House, and the clock is ticking. There are only 16 legislative days left when the House returns next week from its latest recess. American Farm Bureau …
USMEF on Meat Exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) kicks off their Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona today. Prior to the annual event, they held a media conference call Tuesday, and USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, told us he’s feeling upbeat about U.S. meat exports. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Exports Vital to U.S. Potato Growers
Exports are vital to growers of many crops, none more so than potato growers. Gary Crawford has a story explaining why. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
China Urges Trump to Lift Tariffs
(NAFB) — China wants the United States to commit to lifting tariffs to reach a phase one trade agreement. The South China Morning Post reports Beijing needs America to be more responsive to its concerns, if it wants Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the U.S. to sign the deal. There’s been no firm commitment by the U.S. to delay …
Beijing Considers Axing Extra Tariffs on U.S. Ag Products to Boost Imports
(NAFB) — The head of a government-sponsored trade association in China says Beijing could remove extra tariffs on U.S. farm goods to smooth the way for importers to potentially buy up to $50 billion in products. A Reuters article says Beijing would make that move instead of directing importers to purchase specific amounts of goods. President Donald Trump said earlier …
Peanut Export Update
The latest numbers from USDA shows that August 2019 peanut exports saw an increase over last year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …
U.S. and China on Track to Sign Phase One Agreement
(NAFB) — The U.S. and China are on track to sign the phase one trade agreement next month. President Donald Trump this week stated the negotiations are running “ahead of schedule.” The South China Morning Post reports Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set for a November 17 meeting in Chile to sign the interim trade deal. Trump says …