March webinar from NALC, Agri-Pulse will highlight the state of ag trade and policy
“We’re excited to partner with Agri-Pulse to provide valuable perspectives on how current international trade policies and transportation logistics influence the agricultural sector.” —Harrison Pittman
By Drew Viguet
National Agricultural Law Center
U of A System Division of Agriculture
March 10, 2025
Fast facts:
- NALC partners with Agri-Pulse on March international ag trade webinar
- Agri-Pulse's Oliver Ward will moderate the panel
- Registration is available at no cost online
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Market access, transportation logistics, and pricing are all impacted by agricultural trade and policy developments, and a March webinar will highlight the latest in international policy and what lies ahead.
The webinar will be co-hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center, or NALC, and Agri-Pulse Communications.
“The U.S. farm economy is heavily dependent on international trade,” said NALC Director Harrison Pittman. “With increased talk of global tariffs and the potential of retaliatory tariffs, among other issues, agricultural stakeholders are wondering what the future holds for international trade. We’re excited to partner with Agri-Pulse to provide valuable perspectives on how current international trade policies and transportation logistics influence the agricultural sector.”
The webinar, “The Road Ahead: Agriculture, Trade, and Policy in a Changing World,” will feature Kenneth Isley, partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.
“Ken and Peter are nationally recognized agricultural trade experts,” Pittman said. “From their extensive backgrounds with policy, law, and international trade, attendees will gain a better understanding of the road ahead for trade and U.S. agriculture.”
Oliver Ward, international trade editor at Agri-Pulse, will moderate the webinar.
“I’m looking forward to moderating this insightful panel,” said Ward. “Kenneth and Peter have a wealth of knowledge from their years of experience regarding trade and agricultural commodities. As global markets continue to evolve, there’s a lot to discuss.”
The webinar will begin at 10:30 a.m. Central/11:30 a.m. Eastern. Registration is available at no cost at nationalaglawcenter.org/webinars/the-road-ahead-agriculture-trade-and-policy-in-a-changing-world.
About the speakers
Isley brings with him experience serving in the previous Trump Administration.
“U.S. agriculture is deeply connected to international trade, and it’s critical that producers and agribusinesses stay informed on the shifting landscape of trade policies and agreements,” said Isley. “I look forward to discussing how the agricultural industry fits into the expected overall U.S. trade policies and action plans from the current administration.”
Friedmann, who previously served as counsel for the U.S Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, noted the significance and challenges of changing transportation logistics for agricultural exports.
“Supply chain issues, regulatory changes, and international competition all play a role in moving U.S. agricultural products to global markets,” said Friedmann. “It’s essential to have strategies in place to adapt to these challenges.”
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About the National Agricultural Law Center
Created by Congress in 1987, the National Agricultural Law Center serves as the nation’s leading source of agricultural and food law research and information. The NALC works with producers, agribusinesses, state and federal policymakers, lenders, Congressional staffers, attorneys, land grant universities, students, and many others to provide objective, nonpartisan agricultural and food law research and information to the nation’s agricultural community.
The NALC is a unit of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and works in close partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Media contact:
Drew Viguet
Communications & Special Projects Coordinator
National Agricultural Law Center
dviguet@uark.edu