After record year, U.S. needs to step up, foster more trade deals, expert says

Chad Smith
Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023

Grain export — Grain is loaded into a barge at a port in New Orleans in this 2018 photo. While 2022 was a record year for trade, experts say the U.S. needs to focus on development new trade partners.
U.S. Grains Council photo by Chris Smith

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Trade has never been more important for U.S. agriculture, and 2022 was a very good year in that department.

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Chad Smith can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.