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Record-Breaking Agricultural Exports Expected to Continue Through 2022
Record-Breaking Agricultural Exports Expected to Continue Through 2022

USDA is out with its new ag export forecast for both this year and next, and it's showing exports could hit $173.5 billion in 2021, $4 billion more than 2020, due to higher livestock, poultry and dairy exports.

Dairy Report: Mexican Dairy Consumption Poised to Accelerate
Dairy Report: Mexican Dairy Consumption Poised to Accelerate

Mexico is the largest export market for U.S. dairy, and it's expected to remain that way for a long time.

Mexico to Remain Big Market for U.S. Dairy
Mexico to Remain Big Market for U.S. Dairy

As Mexico’s economy recovers so too will slowing dairy exports to the country

U.S. Dairy Exports to Colombia Face Growing Opposition
U.S. Dairy Exports to Colombia Face Growing Opposition

Colombian producers claim U.S. dairy products are causing them undue hardship.

Darigold to Build New Milk Processing Plant in Washington
Darigold to Build New Milk Processing Plant in Washington

Darigold announced last week that they will build a $500 million processing plant in Pasco, Wash., under a new agreement with the Port of Pasco.

U.S., EU Resolved Rift Could Be a Boost for Some U.S. Agricultural Exports
U.S., EU Resolved Rift Could Be a Boost for Some U.S. Agricultural Exports

A 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies is coming to a temporary close as the U.S. and European Union have agreed to a truce, and it could spill over into a positive move for certain U.S. agricultural goods. 

Analysis: China Seeks to Milk the Milk Market But Doesn't Have Enough Cows
Analysis: China Seeks to Milk the Milk Market But Doesn't Have Enough Cows

China has come to crave milk. Demand that had been steadily growing has spiked further after doctors touted its health benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shipping Delays are Slowing Dairy Product Flow by Land and Sea

Backlogs in shipping capacity do not bode well for dairy products. Transporting a truckload of cheese from central California to eastern Wisconsin costs about $6,072 today – or about 14 cents per pound.

U.S. Ag Groups Voice Renewed Interest in Joining Revised Trans-Pacific Partnership
U.S. Ag Groups Voice Renewed Interest in Joining Revised Trans-Pacific Partnership

Some agricultural groups would like the newly-installed U.S. Trade Representative to reconsider some previous trade deals. That includes joining what was formerly known as the Trans Pacific Partnership. 

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New Zealand to End Livestock Exports Due to Animal Welfare Concerns

New Zealand says it will stop the export of livestock by sea following a transition period of up to two years, citing animal welfare concerns, which will affect major trading partners including Australia and China.

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Winter Storm Uri’s Full Impact Crosses Borders

One of the worst winter storms to hit the southern Great Plains also devastated the dairy industry in northern Mexico.

Krysta Harden to Lead U.S. Dairy Export Council Following Vilsack Departure
Krysta Harden to Lead U.S. Dairy Export Council Following Vilsack Departure

Friday, DMI announced Krysta Harden, current USDEC chief operating officer, would take the helm following Vilsack’s return to USDA. 

Dairy Leaders Praise USTR Action on Canadian Quota Enforcement
Dairy Leaders Praise USTR Action on Canadian Quota Enforcement

The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced they will initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the country’s Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) obligations.

How The World’s Largest Trade Agreement Could Impact U.S. Dairy
How The World’s Largest Trade Agreement Could Impact U.S. Dairy

The U.S. and EU dairy industries could be negatively impacted by a new trade partnership that covers nearly one-third of world’s population

There are two tiers of tariffs –the first tier is limited to certain types of civilian aircraft at a rate of 15%, and the second tier applies to a range of food, agricultural and industrial goods at a rate of 25%. 
On Heels of Retaliatory Tariffs, Dairy Industry Craves EU Trade Deal

There are two tiers of tariffs –the first tier is limited to certain types of civilian aircraft at a rate of 15%, and the second tier applies to a range of food, agricultural and industrial goods at a rate of 25%. 

Exports Could be Headed for Choppy Water
Exports Could be Headed for Choppy Water

Dairy trade might not be all smooth sailing as we head into 2021.

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​​​​​​​Rebooting Dairy Policy

2020 will go down as one of the craziest years in the annals of dairy history.

Indian Dairy Farmers Block U.S./India Trade Deal
Indian Dairy Farmers Block U.S./India Trade Deal

India’s farmers “will never allow” a U.S./India trade agreement, no matter how limited, if it opens the Indian dairy market to U.S. imports, reports the Al Jazeera news service.

Dairy Report: Southeast Asia on Track to Overtake Mexico in Dairy Imports
Dairy Report: Southeast Asia on Track to Overtake Mexico in Dairy Imports

Southeast Asia is well on track to overtake Mexico as the largest volume importer of U.S. dairy.

Dairy Report: Exports Set Records in August, California Dairy Faces Animal Abuse Allegations
Dairy Report: Exports Set Records in August, California Dairy Faces Animal Abuse Allegations

Dairy exports are continuing to do well, even setting a monthly record in August.

A Peek At U.S. Dairy Exports Amid A Pandemic
A Peek At U.S. Dairy Exports Amid A Pandemic

We are wrapping up Dairy Week with a look at the export market. Right now, about 17% of the dairy produced in the U.S. is getting shipped out.

Retail Demand for Dairy Products Up 10%
Retail Demand for Dairy Products Up 10%

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, retail demand is up 10%.

U.S. Dairy Trade Agreements ‘Behind the Curve’
U.S. Dairy Trade Agreements ‘Behind the Curve’

'Competitors are so far ahead of us that the best we can do is get back to a level playing field.' --Peter Vitaliano, National Milk Producers Federation

Dairy Becomes Sticking Point in Trade Deal with India
Dairy Becomes Sticking Point in Trade Deal with India

India’s 1.35 billion people and rapidly rising middle-class make it a target Market for dairy exporters.

 Pence: Harris Puts Radical Environmental Agenda Ahead of WI Dairy
Pence: Harris Puts Radical Environmental Agenda Ahead of WI Dairy

“Dairy farmers in Wisconsin deserve to know that Sen. Kamala Harris is one of only 10 senators to vote against the USMCA.”

Reconstructing the Idea of a Retrofit

Retrofitting a dairy barn has been a popular choice to make upgrades more affordable than they would be when building new, yet “retrofitting” isn’t unique to the dairy industry.

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Trump Farmer Base Strong Heading into Election Home Stretch

While national polls show President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House, the latest Farm Journal Pulse shows continuing strong support for the president in farm country.

Dairy Report: Export Sales Jump, Dietary Guidelines Under Discussion
Dairy Report: Export Sales Jump, Dietary Guidelines Under Discussion

More dairy products are continuing to move overseas. The U.S. Dairy Export Council reporting June dairy exports grew 28% in volume and 22% in value compared to last year.

June Dairy Exports Spike More Than 20%
June Dairy Exports Spike More Than 20%

On a total milk solids basis, exports were the equivalent of 17.7% of milk production in June.

U.S. Dairy: Canada Is Violating USMCA, USTR Should Take Action
U.S. Dairy: Canada Is Violating USMCA, USTR Should Take Action

This week U.S. dairy industry leaders sent U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer’s office a letter alleging that Canada is violating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Signal to Noise: It's Time to Worry About China
Signal to Noise: It's Time to Worry About China

The tit-for-tat closings of consulates between the U.S. and China and the stronger rhetoric coming from the Trump Administration this week are raising alarm bells for Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.

Time to Put the Plans on the Shelf, Peterson Says
Time to Put the Plans on the Shelf, Peterson Says

COVID-19 has exposed a lot of issues in our food supply chain, said House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN). One of the things that he's focusing on is preparedness in the future event of a crisis.

The U.S. dairy industry is ready to meet Japan’s growing demand for wholesome dairy products, says Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producer’s Federation. 
Lawmakers Urge Government to Increase Dairy Access to Japan

A completed trade agreement with Japan would increase market access to U.S. dairy.  

Dairy Industry Celebrates USMCA, Emphasizes Enforcement Needs
Dairy Industry Celebrates USMCA, Emphasizes Enforcement Needs

Dairy industry leaders applaud the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and Congress for getting the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) done.

“I think Peter [Navarro] was misunderstood,” Lighthizer told Flory. “Trust me that the trade deal is on. It's the biggest trade deal anybody's ever done, and it is completely on.”
Lighthizer: Trade Deal is Intact, Chinese Purchase Commitment to Stand

As large Chinese purchases of soybeans continue to roll in while rumors of a broken relationship abound, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer assured farmers on Wednesday that the deal is still intact.

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Farm Journal Live: Dairy Exports Continue Expansion

Today on Farm Journal Live, Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Dairy Export Council talks about the eighth straight month of growth in U.S. dairy exports.

Dairy Report: Value of U.S. Dairy Exports Up, Blue Bell Pleads Guilty
Dairy Report: Value of U.S. Dairy Exports Up, Blue Bell Pleads Guilty

A bit of good news for the dairy industry, both the volume and value of U.S. dairy exports were up in March over last year.

“There’s not one answer,” Gallagher said. “We’ve got to try a ton of different things and hopefully that will help, but it will still come down to some things National Milk and IDFA have asked USDA to do in the bigger picture.” 
How Your Dairy Checkoff Dollars Are Being Used In the COVID Crisis

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) leaders on Friday outlined a shift in their business plan to help farmers and the entire dairy industry whether the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dairy exports posted a record month in January and while it’s unclear how exports faired in February, it’s likely coronavirus will continue to have an impact.
Coronavirus Presents Dairy Export Challenges, Opportunities

Dairy exports posted a record month in January and while it’s unclear how exports faired in February, it’s likely coronavirus will continue to have an impact.

Dairy Report: What Does Coronavirus Mean for the Dairy Markets?
Dairy Report: What Does Coronavirus Mean for the Dairy Markets?

There is concern about what the coronavirus could mean for milk prices.

China Uses Dairy Factory to Show it's Getting Back to Work
China Uses Dairy Factory to Show it's Getting Back to Work

As milk bottles and yogurt six-packs zipped past on a conveyor belt at a state-owned dairy, reporters heard a sales pitch from a Communist Party official: China Inc. has reopened for business.

 “Trade has to offset what appears to be another 3.5 billion pound increase in milk production this year that will try to pressure prices lower.”
Why the Milk Market Isn’t Robbed of all Hope for Higher Prices

Coming off of better than expected milk prices to close out 2019, the momentum has swung the other direction.

India, U.S. Struggling to Bridge Trade Dispute as Trump Visits
India, U.S. Struggling to Bridge Trade Dispute as Trump Visits

American dairy farmers, distillers and drugmakers have been eager to break into India, the world’s seventh-biggest economy but a tough-to-penetrate colossus of 1.3 billion people.

Dairy Farmers Thrilled As Trump Signs U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
Dairy Farmers Thrilled As Trump Signs U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement

President Donald Trump signed into law the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement at the end of January.

BREAKING: Trump Trade Trip to India in the Works
BREAKING: Trump Trade Trip to India in the Works

President Trump hopes to sign a trade deal to open more agricultural and industrial opportunities with India shortly after the conclusion of the Senate impeachment trial, according to Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer.

Agriculture Industry Praises Senate Passage of USMCA
Agriculture Industry Praises Senate Passage of USMCA

The Senate on Thursday passed USMCA in a landfall vote of 89-10. As expected, the agriculture industry praised the passage and looks forward to President Donald Trump signing the bill into law.

The Phase One trade agreement with China comes with a big promise to purchase close to $40 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products over the next two years.
With Phase One Signing, is Trade War With China Officially Over?

The Phase One trade agreement with China comes with a big promise to purchase close to $40 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products over the next two years. Does this mean the trade war is over? Economists weigh in.

The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.
USMCA Passes In The House, Dairy Leaders Urge Senate Action

The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.

U.S. negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China that now awaits President Donald Trump’s approval
U.S. Reaches Deal in Principle With China, Awaits Trump Sign-Off

U.S. negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China that now awaits President Donald Trump’s approval.

The revised language agreed upon by the House Decorats will need to be voted on by the Mexican and Canadian governments.
Ag Industry, Rural Lawmakers Praise Democratic USMCA Movement

On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her plan to vote next week on the USMCA. That announcement was met with praise and optimism by ag industry groups and rural lawmakers alike.