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Wisconsin exports up modestly through June as dairy offsets headwinds; council warns of rail and port risks

WACI council / Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection session · November 1, 2024
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Summary

Council heard that Wisconsin agricultural exports were about $2.04 billion through June (up ~2% YTD) with dairy leading gains, but members warned that potential Canadian or U.S. rail and port labor actions could sharply disrupt shipments and raise costs.

Wisconsin’s export council reviewed midyear export figures and heard both encouraging signs and clear risks to trade.

The presenter told the Wisconsin Agricultural Council that Wisconsin reached about $2.04 billion in agricultural exports through June, roughly a 2% year‑to‑date increase, with dairy, prepared vegetables and wood products among the strongest categories. The presenter said dairy’s performance helped offset weakness in…

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