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U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition
Though row crops remain the backbone of U.S. agriculture, export markets are shrinking as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The U.S. has long been an agricultural... more »
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
By Doug Ohlemeier, Assistant Editor The apple industry honored one of its longtime leaders with a notable award during the recent USApple Outlook conference. Steve Clement, former USApple chair and CEO of Washington’s Legendary Fruit... more »
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s authority under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. Trump had cited the... more »
Farm Bureau encouraged by U.K. trade deal
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is applauding a trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The deal is the first the U.S. government has agreed to since President Donald Trump imposed higher... more »
Tariffs pause make growers wary
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, offering a temporary reprieve amid escalating global trade tensions. The April 9 decision excludes China, which will now face... more »
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for its fiscal year 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs, aimed at helping American producers boost exports and enter new international markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service... more »
Rural Voices USA weighs in on tariffs’ effect on rural America
Rural Voices USA, a bipartisan organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, has expressed its views on how President Trump's tariff announcement will impact growers and rural America. "As President Trump prepares to once... more »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a tariff rate of 10% on all imports that goes into effect... more »
Ag trade uncertainty, policy fears drive sharp decline in farmer confidence
Record-high concerns about ag trade and farm policies have farmers feeling less optimistic, according to the latest results of Purdue University-CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer survey. The decline in outlook comes as the agriculture industry... more »
Fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. Canada’s Department of Finance announced 25% tariffs on a list... more »
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