(NAFB-September 11, 2019) — China is expected to agree to purchase more U.S. agricultural products in hopes of a better trade agreement. The South China Morning Post reports working-level officials were discussing the text of a deal, which would be reviewed when trade officials meet in Washington next month. The text is based on details negotiated back in April, before …
U.S. Exports of Live Animals and Red Meats Accelerating
Back in July, the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing to review the state of the U.S. livestock and poultry economies. Various folks from the livestock industry were unanimous in their message about passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). And with Congress returning to work this week, that push will continue. But despite the fact …
U.S., U.K. Trade Talks Could Get Bumpy Around Poultry
(NAFB) — Assuming that trade negotiations ever get going between the United States and the United Kingdom, feathers on both sides could get ruffled over poultry. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that, “We’re not to keen on chlorinated chicken.” During a visit to the U.K. last week, Pence did admit that poultry could become …
U.S. and China to Talk Trade Next Month
It has been announced that negotiators from the United States and China will meet in October to discuss trade issues. Following a phone conversation between China’s Vice Premier and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Thursday morning, China announced negotiators plan to travel to Washington next month for high-level talks, and will continue consultations through …
Hoping to Restore Trade Relations with China
Trade issues have been a concern for many in agriculture for quite some time, especially with what has been taking place between the U.S. and China. It was back in April when the National Cotton Council (NCC) joined with more than 40 other agricultural organizations in writing a letter to President Trump regarding the trade situation with China. And NCC Vice President …
USMEF Leading Delegation of Producers in Japan
On August 25th 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, the largest value destination for U.S. pork and beef exports. This week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has been leading a delegation of pork, beef, corn and soybean producers and other U.S. ag …
Red Meat Showcase Connects U.S. Exporters with Buyers in Southeast Asia
In late August the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted its first-ever regional product showcase in Southeast Asia, a promising market for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
CBO: Trade War to Slow Economic Growth
(NAFB) — The bipartisan Congressional Budget Office says the trade war will slow economic growth, adding more fears of a possible recession.The CBO says tariffs, which reduce U.S. gross domestic product through higher prices, reduces consumer purchasing power. The report predicts the economy will grow at 1.8 percent per year over the next decade, below historical average growth rates. Agriculture …
American Peanut Council Building Export Markets
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues their efforts to build markets in other countries for U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Perdue on U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
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 …