Ag Legislation and Trade
Stay informed on the evolving landscape of American farm policy and the global trade climate for U.S. agriculture.
U.S. Agricultural Trade at a Glance
As one of the largest agricultural exporters in the world, American agriculture is an essential provider of sustenance for families around the world.
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.
What Farmers Should Know About the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16, 2022, in an effort to address shipping bottlenecks for U.S. exports. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. agriculture industry has faced shipping bottlenecks and increa
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What to Expect for the 2023 Farm Bill
The 2023 Farm Bill comes at a time when farmers are facing inflated input costs, supply bottlenecks and shortages, and an increasing number of severe weather events. The historic trend of zero-base budgeting in past Farm Bills suggests that the allo
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Second Quarter Report Highlights: The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Trade Outlook
Despite economic volatility, the 2022 agricultural trade outlook continues to rise due to strong prices and demand. The USDA’s second quarter trade forecast for 2022 indicates a positive global trade position for U.S. agriculture, with a pr
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A Farmer’s Guide to the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act aims to address critical issues for agriculture, including lowering the cost of farming while promoting competition in the industry. Skyrocketing inflation and supply chain bottlenecks have been challenging A
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What Farmers Should Know About the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16, 2022, in an effort to address shipping bottlenecks for U.S. exports. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. agriculture industry has faced shipping bottlenecks and increa
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How the America COMPETES Act of 2022 Could Impact U.S. Farmers
The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes measures to increase American competition in the global marketplace—and agriculture plays a role. While the America COMPETES Act is a multifaceted bill that focuses on the U.S. economy as a whole, it in
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Shortages in Agricultural Water Sources: Increasing Your Land’s Drought Resilience
In the U.S., particularly in the West, drought has been a reoccurring challenge for farmers and ranchers for many years. Since November 2021, almost 55 percent of the contiguous U.S. has been impacted by drought. While drought affects many stat
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The U.S. Agricultural Economy in 2022
AgAmerica's Chief Economist Dr. John Penson shares what seven major factors are influencing the financial outlook for American farmers and ranchers along with a comprehensive analysis of key commodities across the American farm sector.
