Jun 01
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is formally requesting that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate how several African nations are restricting imports of U.S. beef and pork. USMEF Director of Export Services Jim Remcheck explained that while trade agreements are designed to foster mutual growth, certain countries are utilizing unscientific barriers to block American …
May 07
Farmers often focus on weather, markets, and equipment, but every season truly begins long before planting—with the seed itself. That foundational role is exactly what leaders in the seed industry say deserves more attention as innovation, regulation, and global trade continue to shape the future of agriculture. A Legacy Rooted in Innovation Speaking with Oklahoma …
Mar 13
The landscape of global agricultural trade is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by shifting market dynamics and a proactive approach by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to bolster the competitiveness of American agricultural products. In a recent panel session, Michelle Bekkering, Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, highlighted …
Feb 27
In a featured session at the 2026 Agricultural Outlook Forum, top trade officials detailed a fundamental shift in how the U.S. government secures international market access for American producers. Under Secretary Luke Lindberg of the USDA and USTR Ambassador Julie Callahan outlined an aggressive “wholesale reset” of global trading relationships designed to reverse the national …
Nov 24
Farm Director KC Shepherd spoke with Faith Parham, an Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, about the ongoing struggles in the U.S. farm economy, the high cost of inputs, and the critical importance of trade deals and farm safety nets. The Current State of the Farm Economy Parham painted a clear picture of the …
Nov 13
 Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico. Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agriculture advocacy groups, six state departments …
Oct 27
Soybean farmers were among those on Sunday praising a trade framework announced by U.S. and Chinese leaders that could end China’s freeze on buying U.S. agricultural products, according to Chris Clayton at DTN. The U.S.-China framework was laid out on Sunday while Trump administration officials were holding talks in Malaysia. The administration also announced four smaller …
Oct 16
A bin-busting harvest is rolling across the plains, but for many producers, the record crop presents a complex logistical and marketing puzzle. According to Tanner Ehmke of CoBank, the combination of a massive supply, ongoing trade disputes, and shifting market dynamics is forcing farmers to rethink traditional strategies for selling and storing their grain. Speaking …
Oct 06
Despite facing significant headwinds in key sectors, John Newton (Executive Head of Terrain) expressed optimism for the future of the farm economy during a discussion at the Ag Outlook Forum. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Newton pointed to expected political action, regulatory relief, and strategic investments as reasons for his positive outlook. Sources of …
