Exports
The apple industry in the United States is grappling with an unexpected challenge this year: an oversupply of fruit.
For the second year in a row, transportation along the Mississippi River was impacted by drought. Export delays along with increased prices are impacting the competitiveness of U.S. corn in the world market, with buyers moving toward Brazilian crops.
The National Milk Producers Federation’s Alan Bjerga joined us on the Market Day Report to express disappointment in the decision and share what it means for U.S. dairy producers.
Trade experts point to improved outlooks for overseas wheat crops as a key factor at play in the domestic downturn.
Right now, the shipping backlog on the Panama Canal is up to 26 days. That is due to the water system experiencing its driest October in more than 70 years.
American agricultural exports will soon slow down as the Panama Canal dries up.
Real Ag Radio: Canadian farm groups voice grave concern over proposed law limiting trade negotiators
Some farm groups in Canada have grave concerns about the Private Members Bill (C-282) that, according to Real Ag Radio host Shaun Haney, would “effectively tie the hands” of Canadian trade negotiators in all future trade deals by taking market access off the table.
Recent rainfall may bring good news for farmers trying to ship crops along the Mississippi River this harvest season. However, conditions are not looking quite as mighty for barges trying to make it through the Panama Canal.
Brazil has long been the world’s leading exporter of both corn and soybeans.
Sean Haney, host of Rural Radio Channel 147’s Real Ag Radio, joined RFD-TV’s Market Day Report on Thursday morning to explain the major merger agreement between the grain transportation giants in detail.
The National Pork Producers Council says 21 countries have varying tariffs or non-tariff barriers that limit U.S. pork exports.
A tentative deal was struck over the weekend to reopen the St. Lawrence Seaway. This comes after the Canadian federal government instructed the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and the striking employees to work out their wage dispute differences. The shutdown impacted all grain traffic along the waterway, which moves more than 6 million tons of cargo each year.
While extenuating circumstances are stagnating grain yields across the globe, ag economists see renewable diesel as a major driver of agricultural demand in the coming year.
Brazil just took the top corn exporter spot from the U.S. this year, but CONAB says low prices and El Niño could result in a five percent drop in corn planting
Harold Wolle is the picture of dedication when it comes to farming, conservation, and advocacy. Now, as he focuses his time on serving as the president of the National Corn Growers Association, he is proudly passing down his own operation to his son.
A United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel formed, seeking a resolution to Mexico’s controversial bio-tech corn ban.
The United Soybean Board representatives say export and trade development is critical for increasing international demand.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will make a speech at the event focusing on reforming the World Trade Organization for greater effectiveness and inclusivity.
Dwindling water levels along the mighty Mississippi River are creating challenges for the U.S. agriculture industry and impacting global shipping market.