Podcast: Trade is important to Nebraska agriculture

In this podcast, Brandon Hunnicutt, a farmer from Giltner and member of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, talks about the recently approved free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea – and how trade is important to Nebraska agriculture.

He noted that trade provides good markets for corn and is critical for livestock producers who ship pork and beef around the world.

"Implementing these agreements will keep us competitive," he said. This is important because other countries have agreements in place or are negotiating them with the three countries. When they sign trade deals with others, such as Brazil or the EU, the U.S. loses market share.

"All three agreements are a good deal for Nebraska agriculture, and we thank everyone who offered their support," Hunnicutt said.

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