Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

New Market Access for U.S. Red Meat

California Ag Today
Nigeria opens wider to U.S. beef and pork as trade remains top of mind.

Could Father’s Day Become U.S. Beef Day in Japan?

Southeast Regional Ag News
USMEF promotion encourages consumers to celebrate Dad with American beef.

USMEF Looks to Make U.S. Beef a Father's Day Tradition in Japan

California Ag Today
Creative holiday campaign aims to boost demand for U.S. beef exports

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods; Mexico Lifts Pseudorabies Ban on U.S. Pork Offal

Line on Agriculture
The White House has announced that the United States will impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods entering the U.S. The tariffs will apply to products including alcohol, dairy, automobiles, seeds, floriculture products, flower bulbs, lumber, and animal products. The administration says the tariffs are intended to pressure Canada over what it describes as discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. Among the concerns cited by the White House are Canada's decision to remove U.S. alcohol

Southeast Cotton Leaders Step Forward

Southeast Regional Ag News
Cotton producers and industry professionals from across the Southeast are being recognized as future leaders for U.S. agriculture.

China Renews U.S. Beef Registrations

California Ag Today
USMEF says China’s renewed approvals could help restart purchases from American beef suppliers.

Trade Deal Maintains Lemon Tariff

California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual says the agreement preserves current tariffs and strengthens U.S. leverage on unfair trade practices.

Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad

Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan

California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

Mixed Month for U.S. Meat Exports as Pork Leads and Beef Lags

California Ag Today
Despite challenges in China for beef, pork and lamb continued to see solid international demand.

U.S. Announces Regional Trade Steps Affecting Agriculture

Southeast Regional Ag News
The frameworks drew praise from the National Cotton Council, which highlighted potential gains for U.S. cotton in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Kemp Leads South America Trade Mission to Boost Agriculture and Investment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders met with business and farm interests in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen trade ties and expand opportunities for U.S. producers.

New U.S.–EU Trade Deal Offers Bright Outlook for Peanut Growers

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new agreement promises stronger export opportunities for American peanuts by addressing tariffs and long-standing trade barriers.

Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding

California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.

Global Aflatoxin Proposal Shelved After Peanut Industry Pushback

Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Peanut Council says a recent Codex decision protects market access for U.S. peanuts and reflects years of industry advocacy.

AFBF: Record Ag Trade Deficit Signals Need for Market Access

California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analysis shows U.S. ag imports outpacing exports at historic levels as global competition and trade barriers mount.

Farm Bureau: U.S. Ag Trade Deficit on Track to Break Records

Southeast Regional Ag News
A growing gap between imports and exports has U.S. agriculture facing its largest trade deficit ever, according to Market Intel from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Trade mission

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s recent trade mission to Japan and Taiwan will pay dividends for Idaho’s agriculture industry.