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New 100 Percent Tariff on China by November?

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Soybeans, Tariff, Trade

Trump Responds to China’s Mineral Export Curbs With Tariff Threats Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating once again, this time over critical mineral exports. The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the United States, sparking an immediate and forceful response from the White House. “President Donald Trump threatened to up the ante …

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China Trade Discussions Outlook For Ag

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

Soybean Trade Hopes Rise Despite No Ag Mention in Trump-Xi Call A recent phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi has reignited speculation in the grain markets — but notably, agriculture was left out of the discussion. “President Trump made no mention of agriculture during a phone call on trade with Chinese President Xi last month.” While wheat …

Current Trade Negotiation Update For Livestock Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Trade

Trump Trade Negotiations and What They Mean for U.S. Beef Exports As the Trump administration continues to pursue new and revised trade agreements, the U.S. beef industry is watching closely. According to Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), implementation details are now the critical focus in turning those deals into real …

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Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field Crops, This Land of Ours, Trade

The First Crops in Plymouth Colony When the first settlers arrived in Plymouth, they planted barley and peas brought from England. But their most important crop soon became Indian corn, or maize. Corn was not only more adaptable to New England’s soil and climate but also provided a dependable food source critical for survival. Native Farming Techniques and Fertilization The …

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Meat Industry Response To USDA’s Three Point Plan To Support Agriculture

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

USDA Trade Plan Sparks Strong Response from U.S. Meat Export Industry With the recent release of the USDA’s three-point plan to support American agricultural producers and exporters, the U.S. meat industry is reacting positively. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg unveiled the initiative during the annual meeting …

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USDA Releases Three Point Trade Plan

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Trade

USDA Unveils Bold Trade Plan to Boost U.S. Agriculture and Exports Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Undersecretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindbergh announced a bold new initiative to support U.S. agricultural producers and exporters. The aggressive three-point USDA trade plan is designed to strengthen American agriculture through expanded market access, reciprocal trade agreements, and …

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USDA Investments to Address Trade Barriers Expand Market Access

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Funding, Specialty Crops, Trade

USDA Awards $8.3 Million to Boost International Market Access for U.S. Specialty Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $8.3 million in funding to assist 11 recipients in expanding global market access for U.S. specialty crops. The funding is part of the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program, managed by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). TASC helps …

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Secretary Rollins Announces Plan to Support Trade

Dan Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Trade

USDA Launches Aggressive 3-Point Trade Plan to Put American Agriculture First The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking bold steps to support American agriculture on the global stage. Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg unveiled a new three-point trade strategy aimed at expanding market access, enforcing trade commitments, …

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Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

A Vital Waterway in the Heart of the Midwest The Illinois River has long been an essential part of America’s agricultural history. Stretching 273 miles, the river begins at the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers in the Chicago metropolitan area. From there, it flows southwest across the state of Illinois, eventually joining the mighty Mississippi River near …

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Trade Agreement Talks Between US China Progressing

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

Trump-Xi Call Unlikely to Move Trade Talks, But TikTok Agreement Signals Possibility A much-anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow, but expectations for a breakthrough on trade are low. While the discussion is unlikely to alter the course of U.S.-China trade relations, some analysts believe any diplomatic engagement is a positive …