Philippines

U.S. red meat exports ended the first quarter on a high note. The U.S. Meat Export Federation reported March beef and pork exports each posted the highest monthly value on record. Pork exports and shipments of beef muscle cuts also set new volume records in March ...

The most recent U.S. Wheat Associates “Winter 2021 Wheat Supply and Demand Outlook” indicates the 2020-2021 marketing year set several records. For example, the USDA expects global wheat production to reach 773 million metric tons on increased annual production from some of the world’s top exporters. Steve Mercer, V ...

The USDA announced Thursday it will sponsor seven agribusiness trade missions in 2020.  The goal will be to diversify and grow export opportunities around the world for American farmers and ranchers.   “I cannot overstate the immense value trade missions provide to the U.S. agriculture ...

With so much trade uncertainty, the Philippines is a welcomed market, especially for American Red Meat.  Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export Federation senior vice president recently return from the Philippines where he participated in the World Food Expo, or WOFEX.  ...

Undersecretary of Agriculture Ted McKinney said the Philippines and Thailand areas are demanding Ag products.  He made those comments recently when wrapping up a trade mission to both of those countries.  Yes, demand is high, but McKinney added that, in general, tariffs on U-S food and ag products also are very high.   ...

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Southeast Asia this week.  McKinney will be joined by U.S. business and state government leaders who are seeking to expand agricultural opportunities in Southeast Asia.  The tra...