International Agribusiness Center




In This Issue

First Quarter 2022 Export Highlights [ #link_1 ]

DATCP, WEDC Hold First Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Meeting [ #link_2 ]

Global Dairy Symposium to Take Place at World Dairy Expo [ #link_3 ]

Export Promotion Activities for Food Products [ #link_4 ]

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Trade Consultants

*Jennifer Lu*
Wood products, Animal Feed, Livestock & Genetics
China & Asia
(608) 347-1852
[email protected]

*Dr. Luis Enrique Santana*
Animal Feed, Fertilizer, Livestock & Genetics
Canada, Latin America, Africa, European Union & Middle East
(608) 640-8075
[email protected] <[email protected]>

*Lisa Stout *
Processed Foods
Asia, Middle East & Canada
(608) 514-4538
[email protected]

*Mark Rhoda-Reis*
Director, Export and Business Development Bureau
(608) 400-5311
[email protected] <[email protected]>

*Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more about our services.* 

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First Quarter 2022 Export Highlights

Wisconsin export of Food, Forestry, and Agricultural products reached an all-time record of $3.96 billion in 2021. While the growth rate has slowed in the first quarter of 2022, it is still up nearly 12% over the first quarter of 2021. Among the top five countries, Canada, China, and Korea posted double digit gains in the first quarter while Mexico was down nearly 3% and Japan down nearly 7%. Dairy is up 22%, crops are up nearly 12% and meat is up nearly 6%.

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For full highlights, visit DATCP's website. [ [link removed] ]

 

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DATCP, WEDC Hold First Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Meeting

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting on May 4, 2022 at WEDC headquarters in Madison. 

During the meeting, the council, along with DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, discussed current export trends, opportunities for increasing Wisconsin agricultural exports, and trade challenges. Council members were also able to learn more about current and planned WIAE activities and how DATCP and WEDC continue to work together on growing Wisconsin exports. The meeting provided a platform for industry representatives to discuss future opportunities for collaboration across product sectors and the future of the WIAE.

During the meeting, members elected Charles Wachsmuth, Chippewa Valley Bean, as Chair and Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, as Vice Chair.

For more information, view the news release [ [link removed] ] and visit DATCP's website. [ [link removed] ]

 

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Global Dairy Symposium to Take Place at World Dairy Expo

*October 6, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.*
*Conference Room Mendota 4, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI*

Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports  [ [link removed] ]

The dairy industry continues to face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, including inflation, consumer demand, climate change, sustainability goals, labor, economic, and inter-country conflicts. Leading global experts will share trends in production and the impact of economic fluctuations, trends, and predictions. 

Speakers include:


* Krysta Harden - CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council
* Torsten Hemme - President of International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN)
* Ad Van Velde - President of Global Dairy Farmers
* Sheryl Meshke - Co-President and CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc. 

This event is available at no cost to participants. Space is limited and registration is required by September 30, 2022.

*For more information or to register, contact:*
Jennifer Lu, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 347-5102
[email protected] ​

 

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Export Promotion Activities for Food Products

Wisconsin Pavilion at Fine Food Australia [ [link removed] ] September 5-8. 2022

Focused Trade Mission to Vietnam,  [ [link removed] ]September 13-15, 2022

Focused Trade Mission to Japan [ [link removed] ], October 24-25, 2022

Focused Trade Mission to Korea [ [link removed] ], October 26-28. 2022

*For more information on these trade missions, contact:*
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center 
608-514-4538
[email protected]

 








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