Policy Updates
China is increasingly rejecting imported agricultural shipments at its borders, signaling a shift toward using regulatory enforcement as a trade lever—especially amid rising geopolitical tensions.
About 3,800 workers at a JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, launched a strike yesterday that union leaders say is the first U.S. meatpacking walkout in roughly 40 years.
China is rapidly expanding its economic relationship with African countries while U.S. engagement remains uncertain, raising questions about future export markets for American agriculture.
In a 34-17 vote, the House Agriculture Committee has approved a new Farm Bill proposal, advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 after a lengthy markup session.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
As an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading in Pennsylvania, industry experts worry that egg prices may climb again after falling sharply over the past year.
Escalating war in the Middle East is raising concerns about a potential spike in fertilizer prices, adding new uncertainty for farmers preparing for the upcoming growing season.
President Trump has implemented a temporary 10% global tariff on imports in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, but several agricultural goods are off the tariff list.
In a landmark ruling released Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that President Donald Trump overstepped his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs under national emergency laws.
The U.S. State Department has placed administrative “holds” on worker visas, stalling their arrival and work start dates, which have forced employers to incur substantial costs for housing, food, security, and other expenses while they wait.