USAEDC Members Respond to 2026 MAP & FMD Funding

USAEDC members are welcoming USDA’s announcement of 2026 Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) funding, highlighting the essential role these programs play in strengthening U.S. agricultural exports and supporting farmers, ranchers, processors, and exporters across the country.

In public statements issued following the announcement, member organizations emphasized that MAP and FMD are cornerstone investments that enable long‑term market development, expand global demand for U.S. agricultural products, and reinforce the public‑private partnership model that has delivered proven returns for decades.

Supporting Global Competitiveness Through Partnership

Across commodities and regions, USAEDC members underscored that MAP and FMD funding allows organizations to match producer checkoff dollars and private investment with federal resources—multiplying impact while ensuring programs remain market‑driven, accountable, and results‑oriented.

Several members highlighted that these investments support:

• Market promotion and trade servicing in both established and emerging markets

• Technical assistance and capacity‑building with international customers

• Identification and removal of long‑term trade and regulatory barriers

• Demand creation for U.S. agricultural and value‑added products

  
  

Organizations representing grains, oilseeds, wheat, meat, and consumer‑oriented food exports alike pointed to MAP and FMD as critical tools for defending and growing U.S. market share in an increasingly competitive global environment.

Delivering Value for Producers and Rural Communities

Member statements consistently reinforced that MAP and FMD programs deliver tangible benefits back to U.S. producers and rural economies. By connecting American farmers and exporters with customers around the world, these programs help convert U.S. agricultural productivity into export growth, job creation, and economic opportunity at home.

USAEDC members also emphasized that the strength of MAP and FMD lies in their long‑term focus—supporting sustained market presence, building trust with international buyers, and positioning U.S. agriculture as a reliable supplier of high‑quality products.

A Unified Voice for Market Development

From soybeans and wheat to meat, grains, and value‑added food products, USAEDC members expressed appreciation for USDA‑FAS leadership and reaffirmed their commitment to stewarding MAP and FMD resources responsibly. Together, these organizations continue to demonstrate how coordinated market development efforts can expand exports, strengthen supply chains, and enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. agriculture.

USAEDC is proud to represent members who put these programs into action every day and looks forward to continued collaboration with USDA and industry partners to ensure robust support for agricultural market development in 2026 and beyond.