Articles tagged under: President Trump
Cuts Proposed to USDA FY20 Budget
Published March 11, 2019
As expected, President Trump is proposing cuts to USDA’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget. The proposed budget makes a near 15 percent reduction, or $3.6 billion decrease cut, in discretionary spending from the 2019 estimate for USDA. For mandatory programs, USDA…USMCA Signed at G20 Summit
Published November 30, 2018
The United States, Canada and Mexico officially signed a new trade agreement on November 30. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. At the signing ceremony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, President Donald Trump called the USMCA…Soybean Markets Impacted by One Tweet
Published November 2, 2018
The soybean market moved higher Thursday after President Donald Trump tweeted about "a long and very good conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping." Soybeans went from five cents to 25 cents higher in reaction to the news. Trump said many…Trump Covers Farm Bill, Trade in Address to FFA Members
Published October 29, 2018
A campaign rally, prayers over Saturday’s synagogue shooting and agriculture were the focus of President Donald Trump’s message to the National FFA Organization during the closing session. Trump reflected on the farm bill, saying "I could have signed the agreement…FFA Delegates Prepare for President Trump’s Visit
Published October 26, 2018
On Thursday, a long line of blue and gold jackets, advisors and supporters waited in line to get tickets for the event. The local FFA members who have talked to the Red River Farm Network say they feel honored to…Wheeler May Formally Get Top Job at EPA
Published October 24, 2018
At a White House event Tuesday, President Donald Trump hinted Andrew Wheeler may be nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Wheeler has been the acting administrator since July when former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned.Trade Standoff Continues
Published October 24, 2018
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi are expected to meet during the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires next month, but White House trade advisor Peter Navarro downplayed the significance of the meeting. Navarro said its “not a trade…Trade War Impact Runs Deep
Published October 10, 2018
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is calling on the Trump Administration to address the ongoing trade war and its long-term impact on Rural America. Watne says countries like Brazil are adding production capacity and taking markets away from…A Quick Trump Visit to Iowa Expected this Week
Published October 8, 2018
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst tells the Red River Farm Network discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency on E15 have come a long way. President Trump’s visit to Iowa this week will be quick."We're hopeful when he makes the very important trip…