Tag: exports
U.S. trade promotion bill on way to president
Trade promotion authority could help the U.S. make more deals to benefit agriculture.
Ag exports down for 2015
Farm incomes are still forecasted to decrease in 2015, and on a more macro-economic level the strong dollar is still hampering U.S. global competitiveness.
Brazil waives wheat tariff… for now
A temporary tariff change in Brazil is signaling an opportunity for U.S. wheat farmers to regain competitiveness in South America’s largest wheat importing market.
Canada, Europe still biggest buyers of U.S. farm equipment
WASHINGTON -- Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment increased 16 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion, with Africa...
Cattle industry still shrinking, and U.S. consumer demand still flat
TAMPA, Fla. — Cattlemen are hoping predictions of more “normal” precipitation will mean lower feed grain prices and a return to stronger margins.
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More beef to be shipped to Japan
WASHINGTON -- The United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef...
Soybean board examines maintenance options for aging U.S. locks and dams
Keeping America's infrastructure in working order is important to soybean producers. Fifty-nine percent of 2011's soybean exports passed through the Mississippi River.
The world loves U.S. pork (and beef and lamb); exports hit...
DENVER -- According to year-end statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation , exports of U.S. pork, beef and...
U.S. record ethanol exports continue
WASHINGTON -- While oil and environmental interests seek to block the growth of the ethanol market in the U.S., other nations around the world are increasing their use of American-made ethanol.
U.S. ag equipment exports up 15 percent at midyear
WASHINGTON -- U.S. exports of agricultural machinery continued to grow in 2011 and ended the first half of the year with a gain of 15 percent, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
