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The U.S. farming community is preparing for the possibility of new tariffs, and possibly trade wars, when Donald Trump returns to the White House.  The president-elect has announced he plans to slap tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and others, for a variety of reasons.   ...

A recent Washington Post report said President-elect Trump’s aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans so they would only apply to limited specific critical imports.  However, Farm Policy News said Trump denied that would happen.   In Tru...

This has been an interesting year in the beef market.  Lance Zimmerman, RaboResearch beef analyst, said demand remains high despite tighter supplies and higher prices.   “Right now, when we talk about the cattle and beef markets, we’re in a unique place. The beef cow herd is in f...

The latest U.S. red meat export numbers are out.  U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, said October beef exports totaled 105,269 metric tons, up 1% year-over-year, while the value jumped 3% to $860.4 million.   “...

With agricultural labor challenges across the entire sector, some farmers and ranchers are turning to a unique type of visa to alleviate the burden.  Samantha Ayoub is an associate economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation;   “TN visas are part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agr...

With discussions around a pending USMCA Review, the premier of Ontario’s most heavily populated and U.S. trade-sensitive province believes the current, basic structure of that three-way deal needs to be changed.  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is floating the idea of returning to a Canada-U.S. bilater...

Staff from the U.S. Grains Council recently traveled to Mexico for the 2024 Grain Handling and Storage Roadshow.  They conducted a series of informative presentations on proper grain handling and storage methods that can preserve grain quality and save money throughout the supply chain.  USGC Me...

Foreign animal diseases and ag trade were among the topics during the Tri-National Agriculture Accord hosted last month by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, NASDA.  The meeting brought together ag leaders from across the U.S., Mexic...

The latest U.S. red meat trade statistics are out, and September was a good month of U.S. beef exports.   "Almost 104,000 tons, up 5% - a pretty good month relative to some of the previous months of the year" said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Yo...

U.S. Wheat Associates is running a new campaign, promoting the high quality of American wheat and highlight how it reaches global customers.  Ralph Loos, U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Communications, said they created a video series project that will serve as a tool to educate and highlight American wheat to buyers worldwide.   “...