Coalition representing US agribusinesses sends Trump letter supporting US-China trade agreement 06.17.2020 By Joel Crews The group quantifies what is at stake and acknowledges the complexities of moving forward.Read More
Trade concerns for remainder of 2020 include COVID-19, China 05.04.2020 By Jay Sjerven China may fall short of its phase one commitments as world braces for pandemic effects on trade.Read More
USDA identifies essential services during ‘shelter-in-residence’ orders 03.26.2020 By Jay Sjerven FSIS meat, poultry, swine and egg inspection and laboratory services will remain open.Read More
World Agricultural Outlook Board names new chair 03.24.2020 By Eric Schroeder Mark Jekanowski will succeed Seth Meyer in the role.Read More
President Trump signs ag inspector bill 03.05.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The law authorizes funding for additional US Customs and Border Patrol agents and other resources.Read More
Economic Research Service sees possible budget cuts, again 02.19.2020 By Jay Sjerven The budget reduction reflects proposed cuts in research, publications and staff.Read More
Study: Americans waste $240 billion of food per year 01.29.2020 By Eric Schroeder The researchers said it could be nearly a third of acquired food.Read More
USDA recruiting delegates for trade missions 01.03.2020 By Joel Crews The first trip of the year is to North Africa, as part of the Prosper Africa initiative.Read More
Successes, challenges with China and Japan 10.22.2019 By Jordan Tyler Gregg Doud laid out trade concerns at Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference earlier this month.Read More
United States officially completes trade deal with Japan 10.08.2019 By Holly Demaree-Saddler and Ryan McCarthy US ag associations support the agreement by joining the signing ceremony.Read More
