Ag Legislation and Trade
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U.S. Agricultural Trade at a Glance
As the world’s second largest agricultural trader, American farmers and ranchers play a vital role in providing 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.
Elaine Trevino: Meet the New Chief Ag Trade Negotiator Nominee
Ag groups are expressing unanimous support for the newest Chief Ag Trade Negotiator. Here’s a few reasons why. On September 13, 2021, President Biden announced several intended nominations for key economic and trade representatives. One candida
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Florida Agriculture Sounds the Alarm on Mexican Import Trade
A new report exposes the $4 billion impact of Mexican imports on the Florida economy. On August 30, 2021, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried released a report prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDAC
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U.S. and Russia: Phosphate Import Duties
Agricultural groups speak out against proposed phosphate tariffs. In a letter sent to the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 17, 2021, the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, and National Cotton Council
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Five Ways the Infrastructure Bill Could Impact U.S. Agriculture
Although the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is light on direct farm aid, it aims to revitalize rural communities across the nation. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure package was approved in the Senate on August 10th, 2021, in a
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The Fight Against the Cattle Market Monopoly
Monopolies in the meatpacking industry is nothing new for American cattle ranchers. Over the last several years, the price of live cattle has plummeted while the price of boxed beef has significantly increased. Last year, the USDA launched
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The 2022 Agricultural Appropriations Bill Explained
The Senate subcommittee is prioritizing disaster relief, ag research, climate-smart agriculture, and rural broadband in 2022 farm budget. On Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the fiscal 2022
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Executive Order Aims to Boost Competition for U.S. Ag Sector
Read the major initiatives behind President Biden’s recent executive order and what industry leaders think about it. On July 9th, President Biden signed an executive order aiming to address corporate consolidation trends and increase competitio
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THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR U.S. AGRICULTURE IN 2021
Read more about the major contributing factors influencing the financial outlook for American farmers and ranchers along with deep-dive insights into major U.S. ag commodities from AgAmerica's Chief Economist, Dr. John Penson.
