Agriculture Trade
Export facility to enhance intermodal transportation for ag products
A brand-new export facility in Portsmouth will further enhance collaboration among The Port of Virginia, CSX and The DeLong Co. Inc.
Amid volatile market, Va. farmers may soon have new export destination
Virginia farmers may soon have another option for exporting their products, attendees were told at the recent Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference.
Domestic policy, market issues among topics at upcoming agricultural trade conference
Policymakers, agribusiness professionals and academic leaders will soon share their insights regarding the Virginia agriculture and forestry industry’s role in the international trade landscape.
U.S. crop markets and growers affected by drought and overseas conflict
The global connectedness of agricultural trade means international disruptions eventually affect farmers, and the U.S. economy in general.
American Farm Bureau advocacy affected by courts, ports and labor
The American court system is “incredibly important” for agricultural advocacy. That was the message from Travis Cushman during a workshop titled “Courts and Ports: A Look at Legal and Economic Issues Facing American Agriculture.”
Farmers need innovative technology to feed world’s growing population
It’s possible to combine climate-smart agriculture with increased food production and innovative technology.
U.S. agriculture groups urge action as trade relationship with Mexico declines
A rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship is causing alarm within the U.S. agricultural sector, and industry groups are voicing concerns.
