Articles tagged under: Rob Johansson
Regional Basis Could Be Considered for MFP 2.0
Published June 13, 2019
Senate Agriculture Committee members pressed USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson for more details on the 2019 Market Facilitation Program in a hearing Thursday. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar asked if USDA is considering regional shipping disparities within each commodity. North Dakota…Crop Must be Planted to Receive MFP Payment
Published May 24, 2019
The prevented plant decision may be influenced by the new trade mitigation plan. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson emphasized farmers will need to plant a crop this spring to be eligible for payments. "You will not receive a payment if…February WASDE Report to be Released as Scheduled
Published January 28, 2019
Since the government shutdown began December 22, a total of 62 reports from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Foreign Agricultural Service and Economic Research Service went unpublished. The January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates is the most high-profile report…Trade Issues to be Heard in Ag Committee
Published September 6, 2018
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on agricultural trade on Thursday. The witness list includes USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud and USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson.USDA Expects U.S. Farm Income to be Lower
Published August 31, 2018
U.S. farm net income is expected to be down 13 percent to $66 billion as global trade disputes linger. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson lower commodity prices are expected to be offset somewhat by higher production. "The big change is…Sign-Up Program Details for USDA Program TBD
Published July 24, 2018
USDA’s Chief Economist Rob Johansson says USDA is working on details of a sign-up program. This will be part of a rule making action in a few weeks with estimated payment rates. USDA’s Assistant Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Brad…Better Corn Exports Ahead
Published June 4, 2018
USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson expects corn exports to be better than expected this marketing year. "We're expecting to sell $10.3 billion worth of corn this year, up from nine billion that we were expecting in February." Cotton exports are…