Dedicated to International Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Trade in Tennessee and Southeast. Managed by Dr. Andrew Muhammad, Blasingame Chair of Excellence.
Knoxville, TN
Joined March 2018
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Have you felt the sting of meat prices at checkout? Beef is suddenly very expensive – already up more than 20% since early 2025.
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This segment sums me up quite well. Thanks, @MoRocca and CBS. You also get a look at my Dahlia singing (and me at the piano).
New York Times columnist, bestselling author, linguist and Columbia University professor @JohnHMcWhorter doesn't shy away from controversy.
He talks with @MoRocca about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabatoge in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects, reconstructing the long-forgotten 1940s hit Broadway musical "Early to Bed" with music by jazz legend Fats Waller and why he feels good about how people perceive him now.
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
I spent time at The University of Memphis today for their “Timber Talks,” visiting with folks about the future of Tennessee forestry and the lumber industry.
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Tennessee rice. You heard that right.
I visited @tennemorice in West TN when the Schultz family runs the only rice farm AND mill in our state, handling everything from field to final product.
That’s how you keep agriculture local, strong and growing.
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Right now, there are roughly 16 million barrels of bourbon aging in Kentucky, far more than there were just a decade ago. At the same time, demand is softening, tariffs are complicating global trade, and producers are being forced to rethink what comes next.
So what happens when an industry built on patience runs into a timing problem?
This week’s episode looks at the economics of bourbon, from why it’s so concentrated in Kentucky to what happens when a boom turns into a glut.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Bourbon is built on time.
You make it today … and hope the market still wants it years from now.
That works beautifully when demand is growing. It’s a lot harder when it’s not.
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
No more margaritas? 'Canada and Mexico – two of the top U.S. trading partners – accounted for nearly half of the US$12 billion in distilled spirits the U.S. imported in 2024.' theconversation.com/trumps-t… #drinkhistory #foodhistory #tariffs #Canada #Mexico
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
.@ConversationUS - Trump’s tariffs on Canada and #Mexico could spell trouble for distilled spirits theconversation.com/trumps-t…
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Very well communicated overview of the current trade policy climate and how it affects agriculture by @UTAgTrade open.spotify.com/episode/1Tn…
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Egg prices reach a record high of $5.90/dozen. That is almost 50 cents per egg!
#eggflation💸 #eggprices #birdflu
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
The tariff debate is heating up. Businesses need clarity to move forward, but uncertainty is stalling growth.
What do you think: Are tariffs the right move or a risky gamble?
#Trade #Tariffs #Economy #Markets #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Our very own @UTAgResEcon endowed chair, @UTAgTrade, providing the keynote lunch address of the Southern Ag Econ Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting as he is our incoming SAEA President. A very timely topic!
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
UTIA Trade Expert Reappointed to Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee utianews.tennessee.edu/utia-… @UTAgTrade @UTIAg
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
@UTAgTrade advises the USDA and teaches international trade and policy classes in the Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee. Another example of having experts in the classroom!
It is a pleasure being appointed to the USDA, USTR Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC). I look forward to working with APAC members on ag trade issues.
USDA, USTR Announce Appointments to Seven Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees content.govdelivery.com/acco…
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
🥐🥮Sampling tasty baked goods at the Moroccan Milling and Bakery Schools, celebrating a great partnership with Morocco! American used inputs include tree nuts and U.S. wheat. @uswheatassoc @USEmbMorocco
@usembassytunis
@usembassydakar
@USEmbAbidjan
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
🇺🇸🇲🇦@USDA FAS Administrator Whitley speaks with 2M in Morocco about the 1st Agribusiness trade mission. The future is bright for poultry, grain and other American products and partnerships! 🐓🐄
Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
FAS/Nairobi was happy to participate in this discussion with @USAmbKenya and @GFN on #foodsecurity and emerging ag technologies. Consistent, sustained access to quality feed grains bolsters both productivity and livelihoods.
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Andrew Muhammad (@UTAgTrade) retweeted
Business-to-Business meetings are the lifeblood of @USDA agribusiness trade missions. Here in Bogota, U.S. companies are connecting with local buyers that are hungry to bring these world-class 🇺🇸food and ag products to Colombian consumers.
