International Buyers of U.S. Soy Convene in Omaha

jamie johansenAg Group, AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Audio, Exports, Soybean, USSEC

Next week, U.S. soybean farmers will have the opportunity to meet the international buyers responsible for purchasing the 60% of soybeans exported from the U.S. each year. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will host its 5th annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange Aug. 15-17 at Omaha’s CenturyLink Center. It will be our second year to cover the event and … Read More

USDA & NCBA Celebrate U.S. Beef to China

jamie johansenAg Group, AgWired Animal, Beef, Exports, NCBA, Trade, usda

U.S. Secretary of Ag Sonny Perdue (center) is joined by Craig Uden (left), president of the NCBA, and Luan Richeng (right), of state-owned Chinese importer COFCO. U.S. Secretary of Ag Sonny Perdue joined National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Craig Uden for a ceremonial “Cutting of the Prime Rib.” The Nebraska prime rib formally marked the return of U.S. beef … Read More

Increased Access to Chinese Market for U.S. Dairy Exporters

jamie johansenAgribusiness, AgWired Animal, Dairy, Exports, NMPF, Trade, USDEC

U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation(NMPF) and officials from the U.S. and China have reached an accord on dairy trade by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will increase access to China for more than 200 U.S. dairy exporters. The action creates new opportunities for dairy farmers and processors, and the milk, cheese, infant formula … Read More

Dairy & Poultry Groups Say Modernize NAFTA

jamie johansenAg Group, AgWired Animal, Dairy, Eggs, Exports, Poultry, Trade

Leading animal agricultural groups representing the dairy and poultry sectors spoke out this week highlighting what a NAFTA modernization would mean for each of their prospective industries. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) sent comments to the U.S. Trade Representative describing the existing North American dairy landscape as one in which U.S. dairy … Read More

U.S. Beef Access to China Takes Another Step Forward

jamie johansenAg Group, AgWired Animal, Beef, Exports, NCBA, Trade, usda, USMEF

The Trump Administration has taken steps toward commercial shipment of U.S. beef and beef products to China for the first time since 2003. The USDA has reached agreement with Chinese officials on final details of a protocol to allow the U.S. to begin the beef exports to China. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement: “Today is a … Read More