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Australia Accepts U.S. Beef and Ag Trade Deficit Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef, and the U.S. agricultural trade deficit hit a record high in 2025.
U.S. Forest Service Cuts and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
California state officials express concerns about staff and funding cuts at the U.S. Forest Service, a division of the USDA, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.
S.C. Commissioner School for Ag and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
It's like a summer prep school for future farmers from around the country, and it just wrapped up its 2025 session at Clemson University, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.
Trade Deals for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Details are sketchy, but the broad outlines of recent U.S. trade deals show promise for U.S. farm exports and some unexpected gains.
Australia Relaxes Cattle Import Restrictions
Line on Agriculture
Australia will now import beef from US imports which includes US and Canada, and Mexico-sourced beef.
Australian Beef Output Soars and Lowering Egg Prices Act
The Agribusiness Update
Beef output and exports from Australia, the world’s second-largest meat shipper, are expected to set records this year, and Representatives have introduced “The Lowering Egg Prices Act.”
Cattle Numbers Down in April and FFA Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Cattle on Feed report shows the U.S. herd dropped slightly in April, and seven FFA students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Cotton's Global Weather Implications
Southeast Regional Ag News
South America, Australia, India, and China still hold cotton production wild cards related to weather.
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Univ. Florida-Australia Collaboration and Potato Sales Catch Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida and Australian group collaborating on research in vanilla, mangoes and passionfruit, and potato sales catching up with pre-pandemic levels.
New Zealand Sea Exports of Livestock and NPPC Calls for Halt to Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand is calling a halt to the export of livestock by sea, and the National Pork Producers Council calls on court to stop California's Prop 12.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
U.S. Meat Imports Down and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Drought in Australia and New Zealand pushes U.S. meat imports down, and China import of U.S. Soybeans highest in 20 months as Phase One signing nears.
Big Pigs in China and Bitter Pit Sensors
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese pig farmers are bringing bigger pigs to market in an effort to make up for African Swine Fever losses, and AgroFresh launches new bitter pit screening for Honeycrisp apples.
U.S. Pork to Australia and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. pork, and China makes big purchase of U.S. soybeans.
RFS Lowers Gas Prices and Maggot Protein
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuel Standard has lowered gas prices, and Australian researcher looking at insects like maggots as a source of protein.
Live Cattle Futures Fade and China Deal Close
The Agribusiness Update
Live cattle futures fall from March highs, and a trade deal with China could be close.