Articles tagged under: Mexico
Pork Exports Still Facing Headwinds
Published November 5, 2018
U.S. Pork Exports continue to be impacted by retaliatory tariffs in China and Mexico. That's according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In September, U.S. pork export volume was down 2 percent from a year ago to just over 179,000…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 25, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. Recently, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring attended the Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Hear more from Goehring about dry bean…USMCA Maintains Market Access for Cattle Producers
Published October 4, 2018
For U.S. cattle producers, the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is about maintaining access to markets in both neighboring countries. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says the only the major change in the agreement…Preparing to Move Forward on NAFTA
Published September 25, 2018
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the U.S. and Mexico are ready to move forward on the North American Free Trade Agreement without Canada in the next few days. Lighthizer says Canada is not making concessions in areas essential to…Dairy Still a Challenge in NAFTA Talks
Published September 18, 2018
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. "We talked a lot about agriculture.…Support Seen for Trade Agreements
Published August 29, 2018
A preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico is considered a positive move for agriculture. Arthur, North Dakota farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says corn growers want the trilateral agreement to help with trade uncertainty. "One…U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement
Published August 28, 2018
The U.S. and Mexico have reached, in principal, an agreement to a new North American Free Trade Agreement framework. President Donald Trump says the new agreement will benefit U.S. agriculture in various regards, including Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing…Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Markets Higher
Published August 27, 2018
Ag Resource Company Economist Dan Basse comments on Monday's market close.MN Pork Farmers Eager for a NAFTA Deal
Published August 8, 2018
Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says trade uncertainty is the biggest driver in the hog market. Pork exports to China have dried up. "A 62 percent tariff is going to do that. That means probably $10-to-$12 a head…