U.S. Agricultural Exports To Colombia Up 21 Percent, Setting New Record

Mar 03, 2025

Colombia imported $4.5 billion in agricultural goods from the U.S. in calendar year (CY) 2024, a new record for the country, driven in part by significant increases in corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol sales according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Exports to Colombia rose 21 percent compared to the previous year, the highest increase among the top 25 export markets for U.S. agriculture. Agricultural exports to Colombia have risen by an impressive 309 percent since 2012, when a trade deal was struck between the countries.

“Colombia is a key agricultural trading partner for U.S. farmers, ethanol producers and agribusinesses,” said Marri Tejada, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) regional director for Latin America (LTA). “After a challenging year in 2023, I’m encouraged to see the U.S. regaining its market position, with an 80% share of Colombia’s imported corn market.”

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.