Trade
USTR Jamieson Greer signals a narrower trade deal with China, adding more market uncertainty. The Farm Bureau also supports reviewing China’s missed trade commitments under the Phase One.
“This essentially shuts Canada out of the China market.”
“Applying significant broad-based tariffs on Mexico and Canada would be really a downside to the U.S. economy.”
The impact of tariffs on the potato trade has not been fully realized
Imports
Lower oil prices may trim input costs but pressure biofuel demand.
Cold-driven spikes in gas prices can quickly raise fertilizer and energy costs.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller joins us to discuss the cattle herd rebuild, trade concerns, and how ranchers would define “America First” policy priorities.
Exports
Seafood producers gain expanded access to USDA support programs.
Higher fuel costs are raising grain shipping expenses. RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses how energy market disruptions are impacting farmers in new ways as the War in Iran continues.
Variety meat demand is helping offset weaker beef exports.