Why American Ag Needs Mexico

Why American Ag Needs Mexico

Damian next to a Sioux Falls sign

If you work in Agriculture, you might be fielding questions over the holidays from your non-Ag friends and family.  

The usual advice says you’re supposed to avoid politics so here’s your chance to divert the subject to Agricultural trade, as it pertains to our southerly neighbor. 

A few quick Ag facts to wow your Aunt Martha: 

  • Mexico has climbed to become our number one Ag export customer at over $30 billion. 
  • China is dropping like a rock as an export market.  
  • Mexico has an ascending economy with customers eating better, meanwhile China’s economy is propped up and could begin to falter! 

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I was just in one of my favorite states 

...to work for the South Dakota Soybean Association. I had some bad news (we’re over supplied on soybeans and demand ain’t moving) and some good news (Mexico rising as an export market) for the SoDak soy folks. 

"We loved having him, and South Dakota loves him!"


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