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Agriculture commissioner outlines trade pressures, supply strains and disease risks in State of Agriculture briefing
Summary
Mike Strain, Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, told the Senate Committee on Agriculture on April 22 that global trade imbalances, fertilizer logistics, animal disease outbreaks and port capacity are central concerns for the state's farmers and seafood industry.
Mike Strain, Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, delivered a State of Agriculture presentation to the Senate Committee on April 22, highlighting international trade pressures, fertilizer and fuel logistics, animal disease outbreaks and port/export infrastructure.
Strain opened by focusing on trade and currency issues, saying a strong dollar and weaker foreign currencies make exports harder and imports cheaper. He cited recent tariff talk by China on agricultural goods and emphasized the importance of reestablishing export markets. "If China doesn't buy from us, they've got to buy from somewhere else," he said, and he highlighted the Port of South Louisiana as "the largest exporter of soybeans in the world."
On fertilizer and inputs, Strain said sulfur is again becoming scarce in many soils after reductions in sulfur…
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