US-UK Trade Positive for Agriculture.

Line on Agriculture
Agriculture faired well in the new US-UK Trade agreement according to USDA and NCBA.

Farm Bill Now Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.

Trade Stakes are High For Dairy Industry

Line on Agriculture
The dairy industry has a lot to lose in trade wars.

Ransomware Attacks on Ag and Over 15,000 USDA Employees Leave

The Agribusiness Update
There were 84 ransomware attacks against the food and agriculture industry in the first three months of 2025, and over 15,000 USDA employees have taken one of the

Trump administration's two financial incentive offers to leave the agency.

UK Trade Deal - USMEF

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.

Imports Vs Exports

Fruit Grower Report
Sam Kieffer, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says imports and exports for agricultural products is really a numbers game and right now, it’s not ideal.

Trade Barriers

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg tells Senate Ag Leaders that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers.

California Leads Nation in Rising Farm Bankruptcies

California Ag Today
U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 55% in 2024 after years of decline, with California at the forefront. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, and mounting debt are pushing family farmers to the brink.

Trade Wins

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president’s tariffs.

California Farmers Foreign Relationships and USDA Trade Mission to Hong Kong

The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs have California farmers doing what they can to preserve their relationships with foreign buyers, and USDA will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong May 12-16 to enhance market access and expand American ag exports.

Georgia Summer Air Quality Precautions and USDA Trade Mission to Hong Kong

The Agribusiness Update
Summer air quality precautions are now in place for north Georgians through September 30, and USDA will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong May 12-16 to enhance market access and expand American ag exports.

China Talks - Grassley

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.

US Cattle and Pork Producers Losers in China Trade War

Line on Agriculture
US produces specific beef products for China due to their specific labels and product specifications.

California Wolf Attacks Rise and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
With California wolf populations growing and livestock attacks on the rise, the state will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

South Carolina Soybean Plant to Close and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
Archer Daniels Midland will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

Meat Exports to China

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China’s effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.

Perdue Confirmed as Ambassador to China Amid Trade Tensions

Southeast Regional Ag News
Former Georgia Senator David Perdue, a Republican and former business executive, takes the role as the U.S. and China remain in a tense tariff dispute that could reshape global trade.

Tariffs Needed to Correct Fair Trade for Cattle Producers

Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.

AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping

The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.