Articles tagged under: President Trump
USDA Outlines Expectations for Meat Processors During COVID-19
Published May 6, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has formally outlined more details from President Trump’s executive order to reopen meat processing plants. In letters to U.S. governors and meat processing plant leaders, Perdue said meat and poultry processors will use guidance from the…Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
Published March 16, 2020
On Sunday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero. This is the second time interest rates dropped in less than two weeks. The Fed says the effects of the coronavirus will weigh on economic activity in the near…President Trump’s Budget Forecast Released
Published February 10, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget released the Presidential Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The White House is proposing many of the same budget cuts the administration sought in the past. The proposal takes a whack out of the federal…ND Presidential Disaster Request Approved
Published January 21, 2020
President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential disaster declaration. An October snowstorm caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to preliminary assessments. The declaration covers 16 counties including Grand…Senate Approves 2020 Fiscal Year Budget
Published December 20, 2019
The Senate approved a 2020 fiscal year budget on Thursday, sending a $1.43 trillion spending bill to President Trump, avoiding a government shutdown. The 2,300-page deal includes 13 appropriation bills.Trump Meets with Rounds and Grassley on RFS
Published November 21, 2019
On Tuesday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met again with President Trump to discuss ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard. In the meeting, Rounds says President Trump called EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and put him…Grassley on EPA’s Biofuel Promise: Only Time Will Tell
Published October 23, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told President Trump farmers will come to like the EPA’s plan to offset past biofuel usage exemptions. In response, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said he trusts President Trump and Secretary Perdue, but not the EPA. "Before…NCGA Urges Trump to Take Action
Published August 30, 2019
National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp has sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to intervene and help corn farmers. The letter highlights the recent approval of 31 new small refinery waivers and the negative impact seen on…Markets Wrap Up Week Focused on Tariffs and Trade
Published August 9, 2019
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says we are ending the week much like we started the week with traders focusing on tariffs, trade and comments from President Trump. "The biggest thing Trump has said is the Federal…