U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches. Last month, immediately upon China reneging on commitments made during the trade talks, President Trump committed USDA (U.S. Department …
Get USMCA Done
Many of us were expecting another round of tariffs with Mexico to kick in today, but it was announced over the weekend that a dealhad been reached between the U.S. and Mexico which stopped imposing new tariffs. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) leaders had said it was time to end the tariff fights and get back to securing trade deals. AFBF trade chief Dave …
Dairy Farmers – Industry to Congress: Help Us by Passing USMCA
The U.S. dairy industry is urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with an outreach campaign highlighting the importance of the agreement to the success of America’s dairy farmers and manufacturers. In a letter sent to representatives of top-producing dairy states, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
Legislative Leaders Meet on USMCA and Disaster Relief
It was a busy Friday in the Southeast for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue as he and other legislative leaders sat down with representatives from Florida and Georgia agriculture on June 7. The day started with a meeting in Tallahassee, Florida, followed by a meeting in Doerun, Georgia. The main topics of discussion were the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and …
Mexico an Important Destination for U.S. Peanuts
There has been a lot in the news the past few days about President Trump’s plan to impose more tariffs on all Mexican imports as of June 10, and many in the ag industry are concerned if realized, it could mean retaliatory tariffs. As Tyron Spearman reports, Mexico is an important destination for U.S. peanuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with China Trade Dispute
While it seems U.S. trade talks with China are a ways from wrapping up, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been trying to assure producers that when an agreement is finally reached, it will be good for farmers’ pocketbooks. When finalized, Perdue said China will be purchasing even more farm goods than it had before the trade dispute began. But Georgia …
Canada Takes First Step in Ratifying USMCA
Last week, Canada took the first step in ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Following the Trump administration’s decision to remove section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada presented the trade agreement to lawmakers that must approve the deal. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the trade agreement …
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The administration’s submitting the Statement of Administration Action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to Congress is good news for U.S. farmers and ranchers. This notice means that we are one step closer to locking in vital market opportunities developed with our North …
ASI President Benny Cox Talks Trade
Trade is an important issue to all of agriculture, including the American Sheep Industry (ASI). And ASI President Benny Cox discusses the ongoing trade disruption with China and how it is affecting sheep producers. Cox looks at what ASI is doing to ensure sheep and wool producers can weather the challenge of retaliatory tariffs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
African Swine Fever Discussed at USMEF Spring Conference
Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its Spring Conference and Board of Directors Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. During the event, a panel discussion on the global trade impact of African swine fever (ASF) took place. Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …