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.
Fourth Quarter Update: 2022 Trade Outlook for U.S. Agriculture
Despite slight softening, the outlook for U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year (FY) 2022 remains at historic highs. The USDA released its last quarterly report in 2021 on the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade on November 23, 2021.
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Understanding Ag Trade-Weighted Foreign Exchange Rates
Exchange rates are often said to be the single most important price for any economy with significant trade, but few understand why. The economic lessons of the past underscore the influential role trade-weighted foreign exchange rates play in int
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U.S. and China: What’s Next for ‘Phase One’?
Read the latest news on the U.S.-China trade relationship and what that means for American farmers. In a conversation forum with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Monday, October 4, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine T
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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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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 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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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.
