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.
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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New Economic Report: A Glimpse into the 2022 Agricultural Economy
Learn more about the seven most influential factors impacting agricultural economics in 2022. From supply chain shortages to spiking input costs, farmers were faced with challenges in 2021 that required dedication and ingenuity to overcome. In
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First Quarter Report Highlights: The 2022 U.S. Agriculture Trade Outlook
Strong global demand is leading to a record-breaking forecast for U.S. agriculture export and import outlooks are anticipating record-breaking highs with increases in nearly all major U.S. agriculture commodities. Economic recovery is evident fro
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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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Addressing Consolidation in the U.S. Meat Industry
The consolidation of the meat industry in the U.S. is something ranchers have been facing for decades. Is legislative change the answer? When the pandemic first swept through meatpacking plants across the nation in 2020, it was a wake-up ca
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What Would Build Back Better Mean for U.S. Agriculture?
Passing the Build Back Better Plan could mean a historic investment in our nation’s farmers and ranchers—but could it do more harm than good? The Build Back Better Act has come a long way from the original $3.5 trillion reconc
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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.
