1. Increasing Global Consumption
U.S. Dry Bean Convention
Boston
July 19, 2015

2. Global View 10,000 feet

3. US agricultural exports 2000-2014
Source: USDA, Economic Research Service

4. Share of farm production Exported
Source: USDA, Economic Research Service

5. Trade with FTA partners outpaces others
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce/ITA

6. Trade benefits for States
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA

7. 95% World Population growth outside US
Max Roser (2015) World Population Growth

8. Dry Bean Outlook

9. World Dry Bean Production

10. U.S. Dry Bean Crop Production
Source: USDA crop production report June 2015

11. U.S. Dry Bean Exports – Top 10

12. Trends

13. Mexican Pinto beans to U.S.

14. Competitive Challenge

15. Regulatory Challenges
Labeling
Grading
Drought
Port Delays
WOTUS

16. USDBC Response Increase Demand Leverage member dues for USDA Grant
ROI $4 returned on every $1
Global promotional events and trade servicing
Food Aid

17. Expanding Markets Through FAS grant Participation in trade committees
Represent industry interests in trade negotiations.
TPP/TPA
T-TIP
WTO/DOHA – developing country subsidies

18. Domestic Policy Liaise with FDA, NASS, AMS, FDA and domestic agencies.
Committee for safe and affordable food
Support efforts with FGIS on proper grading rules
Legislation to ease port delays
Address concerns with the drought
Dietary guidelines

19. Looking Ahead Highly competitive market place
Food Aid Reform efforts to eliminate in kind
New Trade Agreements to expand markets and making sure they benefit US bean growers and processors
Looking at new markets – India
Numerous new emerging market initiatives- not only new markets but new market segments, sometimes niche – even net exporting markets can import based on seasonality – Brazil, Colombia, DR/CAFTA, SEA Asia Snack market
Social Media!!

20. Thank you