ag exports

Every year, international trade becomes more important for the Idaho farming community.

Overall, beef exports were down about 12% for the month of May, to 97,000 metric tons, much of that because of China. However, the news isn’t all bad.

A new report estimates that the recently finalized U.S. port fees on Chinese-operated or built vessels could increase shipping costs for American Ag exporters

United States and China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand.  USDA’s Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report provides projections for exports and imports, offering insight into current trade trends.  From January through April, ...

According to USApple, as of June 1st, fresh apple holdings totaled 39.8 million bushels, a 2% drop from last year’s numbers, but a 22% increase from the June five-year average.  When it comes to processing apple holdings, there were 14.6 million bushe...

For a variety of reasons, there are multiple politicians, groups, and organizations that say they want the dams on the Snake River removed.  Casey Chumrau, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission said many outside of agriculture don’t appreciate what those dams do, and provide for farmers across the Northwest and beyond.  She said over...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association will hold a seminar this month focused on improving global reach.  WUSATA and ODA say their May 20th session is geared for both experienced exporters and those just starting out alike.   Gr...

USDA reported an increase in American farm exports in the month of March.   “Ag exports were at 16.1 billion, which is 3% above last year and 18% above February,”  said Ag economist James Kaufman, citing the latest USDA trade outlook.   He noted, in addi...

The U.S. Grains Council updated its Value of Grains Exports study with the latest available information about the financial benefits of ag exports to communities around the country.   “The value of export markets for the U.S. agricultu...