USDA Reorganization Halted and Beef Imports Below Expectations

The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge has ordered the USDA to halt certain office closures and employee relocations tied to its reorganization, and additional beef imports under the President’s temporary tariff-rate quota fell well short of the first monthly target.

Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge

California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.

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.

Will More Imported Beef Mean Cheaper Beef?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm Bureau says the answer is far from certain.

Who Wins With More Beef Imports?

California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analyzes the impact of the expanded tariff-rate quota.

Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.

California Avocado Commission Calls for Seasonal Import Policy

California Ag Today
New advocacy campaign highlights trade concerns ahead of negotiations with Mexico.

California Almond Exports Get a Boost in Europe

California Ag Today
New EU trade agreement creates a duty-free opportunity for eligible U.S. almond shipments through 2029.

Sugar beet letter

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.

More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets

California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.

Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate

Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.

Food and Nutrition Administration and U.S. Beef Back to the U.K.

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is restructuring its Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission, announcing plans to create a new Food and Nutrition Administration, and U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom as part of a deal reached by the Trump administration last year.

Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.

Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.

Protecting the Sheep Industry Means Protecting the Livestock Industry

Fruit Grower Report
Where The Sheep Industry Goes, the Cattle Industry Follows

Sheep Industry Petition Important to Cattle Industry

Line on Agriculture
Where the Sheep Industry Goes, the Cattle Industry Follows

China's Baking Industry is Good for US Wheat Producers

Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates Vice President of Communications, Steve Mercer talks about Growth in China's Baking Industry

California Rainstorms Paying Off and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

The Agribusiness Update
California's January rainstorms appear to be paying their first dividends for farmers, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.

Florida Farmer of the Year Named and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

The Agribusiness Update
Immokalee farmer Wade Purvis named Florida Farmer of the Year, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.

U.S.-E.U. Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement and NASDA Sets 2023 Policy Focus

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announce primary focus for 2023.