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Peterson Describes House Farm Bill as a Mess
Published May 22, 2018
It may be too early to be considering a farm bill extension, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says a few issues need attention if the current bill is extended. "As part of that, we want to fix…NAFTA Deadline Extended
Published May 22, 2018
The United States, Mexico and Canada have yet to agree on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Originally, House Speaker Paul Ryan set a May 17 deadline to notify Congress of intent to sign a deal. Since then, Ryan…Analysts Encouraged By U.S.-China Talks
Published May 22, 2018
R.J. O’Brien Head of Market Insights Rich Feltes says news the U.S. and China are pulling trade tariffs off the table is encouraging, which should indicate China will not cancel anymore old crop soybean shipments. “China still has 3.2 million…ND Farmer Offers Input on U.S.-China Trade
Published May 22, 2018
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is pleased with the progress seen in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The details still need to be finalized, but USSEC Vice Chairman Monte Peterson welcomes the opportunity to "be part…Ag Policy Bill Vetoed
Published May 22, 2018
In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…China Concerns Ease
Published May 21, 2018
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans
Published May 21, 2018
Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…Buffer Tax Credit Doesn’t Make the Cut
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota legislative session is complete. Lawmakers passed a revamped tax law and a massive omnibus spending and policy bill. Minnesota Representative Dan Fabian says the buffer tax credit didn’t make it into a final tax bill. “There was some…