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USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Türkiye
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 11–14. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Türkiye, the Caucasus and Central Asia must apply by Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
“With stable economic growth and proven demand for high-quality U.S. food in Türkiye and the surrounding region, now is the time for U.S. agribusinesses and producers to take advantage of the momentum that President Trump has been building in trade worldwide,” said...
International Rendering Symposium Highlights Science, Storytelling and Sustainability at 2026 IPPE
The 2026 International Rendering Symposium brought together global leaders from the rendering, animal agriculture, sustainability and communications sectors to tackle a critical industry challenge: clearly, credibly and compellingly communicating the value of rendering in a world increasingly disconnected from agriculture. Held in conjunction with the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, the symposium, sponsored by the North American Renderers Association (NARA) and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, emphasized the importance of transparency and proactive engagement as misinformation continues to shape public perceptions of food systems...
American Egg Board Aims to Spur Rapid Export Growth, Starting with Indonesia
American Egg Board (AEB) leadership and U.S. egg producers are accompanying officials from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and state departments of agriculture, agribusiness executives and representatives from other U.S. commodities on a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, February 2–5, 2026. The trade mission is the first in a series of strategic international engagements slated by AEB this year to catalyze expansion of U.S. egg and egg product exports to diversify sales distribution long-term and address current domestic market conditions with urgency.
“Exports represent a critical...
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