Agricultural Trade Promotion

U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023.

On Friday, the USDA announced additional funding for four dozen organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets.  The ATP is part of the USDA’s Trade Aid package to provide relief in the wake of the trade war with China.  And Nort...

Toni Lynn Adams talks about the shipping season, as well as Trade Promotion Program Funding provided by the USDA.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Washington Apple Commission wasn’t the only organization to get Trade Promotion funding from the USDA last week.  USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says they appreciate the Trump Administration’s recognition of the extremely competitive environment U.S. agricultural produ...

The Washington Apple Commission will receive $8,457,600 through the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program.  The ATP program, funded at $200 million, will develop and grow export markets to mitigate adverse effects of trade conflicts with foreign countries.  Th...