Despite Pandemic, Ag Export Markets Still Make Major Economic Impact

Because U.S. agricultural production usually outstrips national demand for many goods, American growers and ag companies have traditionally depended on export markets to support their revenues. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic created a hard-to-predict trade situation for these goods. But it’s helpful to remember where ag export markets stood before the pandemic to better gauge its effects on trade. The infographic below from Syngenta provides an overview of the important role that agricultural exports play in the U.S. economy.