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Minnesota sees Netherlands as “gateway” to EU for ag exports
The Netherlands is seen as a gateway to the European Union for U.S. ag exports.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture deputy commissioner Andrea Vaubel spoke to Brownfield after returning from a recent trade mission to the east European country.
“They’re one of the largest importing countries in the EU (and) we’ve got a really strong relationship with them for U.S. agricultural products, so we really felt like this was a place that we needed to build on that EU relationship.”
She says the Netherlands is a major destination for U.S. soybeans, ethanol, beef, dairy, and animal feed.
“Obviously a small land area for all the things that country needs, it’s a pretty populated country.”
Vaubel says the EU is particularly interested in sustainability efforts.
“Minnesota farmers are leading the pack across the country on those efforts, so we really wanted to meet with some of the organizations there and the ministry to drive home the message that Minnesota farmers are ready to do business and the product they provide is sustainable, quality, and reliable.”
In 2024, the Netherlands was the top importing EU-member state for U.S. agricultural products, ranking tenth among all export markets.
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Publish date : 2025-02-21 10:01:00
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