Exports

When taking a look at the first ten moths of this fiscal year, the USDA says ag exports hit $147.5 billion. "Well on track to meet the projections for fiscal year 2021," according to USDA economist Bart Kenner. He noted total exports are expected to top out at $173 ...

According to USDA chief economist, Seth Meyer, several upcoming USDA reports will compliment information released from the June Meat Production, export, and Price Forecast. "On the pork side some big $3 cwt increase for 2021 and that just reflects what we've observed about really great domestic demand and really great export demand ...

Week-to-week exports of corn and beans rose while wheat assessments declined. Corn inspections in the seven days ending on April 22 came in at 1.95 million tons. That’s up from 1.56 million metric tons the previous week and was almost double the 1.08 mi ...

On Wednesday, the Mexican Supreme Court decided to delay its long-awaiting ruling on whether it will overturn a ban on fresh potato imports from the U.S. until next week at the earliest. Although processed potato products can still be imported into Mexico, fresh potatoes have been effectively banned from the country for over 20 years ...

For today's Focus On Fruit, we check in with Toni Lynn Adams with the Washington Apple Commission. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

What can the dairy industry expect in the year ahead? "We increased our milk production forecast for 2020 and also for 2021 and in both cases that reflects both higher milk per cow and higher cow numbers," said World Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

How bad was 2020 on the local wine industry? We asked Doug Marshall, international marketing manager with the Washington state Wine Commission. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman, Mark Jekanowski, American dairy producers have increased milk per cow. And in response, the USDA has increased milk production forecasts for both the current year 2020 and for year 2021 ...

Last week, the USDA updated trade data tracking export sales to China. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh said China has increased purchases of U.S. farm products, but is not on pace to reach commitments made in the Phase 1 trade agreement ...

Typically, the Gross Domestic Product, better known as the GDP, grows every year, but not in fiscal year 2020. Global GDP is expected to be down by about 5% from 2019, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But according to USDA chief economist Rob Johannson, this is a bounce back year ...