Economists are warning U.S. ag products will not be as competitive with other countries this year and it is all because of the strong dollar. They break down the numbers for the first six months of the trading year.
“Agricultural exports for October through March, fiscal year 2023 or $100.2 billion, down 1 percent from 101.6 billion this time last year. Agricultural imports are $98.9 billion, up 7 percent from 92 points. $8 billion this time last year for a trade surplus of $1.2 billion, which is down 86 percent from the $8.8 billion surplus this time last year,” said Bart Kenner.
