Articles tagged under: agriculture
USDA Report: Farmers Are The Largest Users of Highway Freight
Published December 18, 2020
A USDA report recognizes farmers are the single largest users of freight services on the nation’s highways. In 2017, 2.9 billion tons of agricultural products worth $2.5 trillion moved on the freight network. The report says highways provide critical first…Doud Reflects on Time at USTR
Published December 16, 2020
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Ambassador Gregg Doud said his time in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has been remarkable. “In three years here, we’ve renegotiated deals with Canada and Mexico, Japan and China.…Doud Talks U.S. and China Trade at Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 11, 2020
October was the all-time best month ever for U.S. ag exports to China. The chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, said there’s potential for November's data to be even better. China is also…Profile: Ranking Member G.T. Thompson
Published December 9, 2020
The incoming lead Republican for the House Agriculture Committee is Glenn “G.T.” Thompson from Pennsylvania. Thompson has been on the agriculture committee for 12 years, helping put together two farm bills and chairing three subcommittees. In an interview with the…Farm Bureau President to Speak on Policy Priorities at SDFB Convention
Published November 16, 2020
Those representing agriculture on Capitol Hill are busy wrapping up business for 2020 and planning for 2021. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said building a bridge is important with…Minneapolis Fed Releases Q3 Ag Analysis
Published November 13, 2020
After several years of tough financial conditions for agriculture, COVID-19 was expected to deal another major blow to the sector. However, pandemic assistance for farmers, a bountiful harvest in the Upper Midwest and a slight recovery in commodity prices have…Smith Re-elected to Senate
Published November 7, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is ready work with a new Republican leader on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Based on seniority, Arkansas Senator John Boozman is expected to have that job. "I have a good relationship with Senator Boozman and I…Fischbach Will Seek Spot on House Ag Committee
Published November 6, 2020
Minnesota’s 7th District Representative-elect Michelle Fischbach, is seeking a spot on the House Agriculture Committee. While committee assignments won’t be known until 2021, Fischbach is eager to serve farmers in the district. Fischbach said it is important to get farmers…Biden: Trade, Infrastructure and Climate Change
Published November 2, 2020
Agriculture priorities for Vice President Joe Biden’s administration would include an improvement in trade relations, infrastructure and climate change. "The focus will be on expanding global markets and using our agricultural products in ways that can advance manufacturing," said former…