Ag Legislation & Trade

Stay informed on the evolving landscape of American farm policy and the global trade climate for U.S. agriculture.

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U.S. Agricultural Trade

As one of the largest agricultural exporters in the world, American agriculture is an essential provider of sustenance for families around the world.

$220.0B

Total U.S. agricultural imports forecasted in 2025.

$173.0B

Total U.S. agricultural exports forecasted in 2025.

Mexico

Top U.S agricultural export market.

-$47.0B

Estimated U.S. ag trade deficit forecasted in 2025.

Agricultural Trade Legislative Updates Regulatory Reform

Agricultural Trade

Agricultural Trade News

American farmers and ranchers play an integral role in providing food, fiber, and fuel—not just for our nation, but for the world. Learn more about the state of global trade for U.S. agriculture.

Ag Economics

How Tariffs Could Impact Agriculture in 2026

Dec 03, 2025

A man wearing a cap and jacket harvests leafy vegetables with a knife in a field of green crops, highlighting the essential role of farm labor.

Agricultural Operations

Farm Labor Series: Improving the H-2A Program

Nov 19, 2025

A person holds and lets corn kernels fall from their hands, with kernels scattering in midair—symbolizing the movement and volatility of the U.S. grain market.

Ag Economics

U.S. Grain Market Update

Nov 05, 2025

Legislative Updates

Legislative Updates for U.S. Agriculture

Learn more about the impact of recent legislation on U.S. agricultural.

Agricultural fields with crop rows extending towards distant mountains under a clear blue sky, unaffected by Federal Government Shutdowns.

Agricultural Resources

How Federal Government Shutdowns Affect Agriculture

Oct 03, 2025

A red barn with a white roof stands alone in a green field of grass and wildflowers, reflecting the spirit of U.S. agriculture under a cloudy sky.

Agricultural Operations

Farm Bill 2025—What’s Next for U.S. Agriculture?

Oct 01, 2025

A red barn with a metal roof sits in a grassy field, symbolizing the importance of protecting American farmland, under a colorful, cloudy sky with mountains in the background.

Agricultural Resources

Big Beautiful Bill Series: Protecting American Farmland and Forests

Aug 06, 2025

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Regulatory Reform

Take a nonpartisan look at updates to key ag regulation reforms impacting farmers and ranchers, from land conservation to water quality.

Two men from the farm labor workforce working on a tractor in a field.

Industry News and Trends

Farm Labor Series: Immigration and Agriculture

Nov 12, 2025

Agricultural Resources

How Federal Government Shutdowns Affect Agriculture

Oct 03, 2025

Assorted fruits and vegetables—including corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, grapes, apples, and leafy greens—are arranged closely together, showcasing the abundance supported by U.S. food policy and local agriculture.

Agricultural Resources

How MAHA Could Reshape U.S. Food Policy and Agriculture

Sep 09, 2025

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Agricultural Trade News

American farmers and ranchers play an integral role in providing food, fiber, and fuel—not just for our nation, but for the world. Learn more about the state of global trade for U.S. agriculture.