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NDFB Expresses Concern with Trade Assistance

Published May 29, 2019

USDA is making up to $16 billion in trade-related assistance available for farmers this year. NDFB President Daryl Lies appreciates the efforts by the administration to improve market availability. However, Lies says there is concern with government payments causing market…

Perdue Highlights Goals of New Trade Package

Published May 23, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue acknowledges farmers would rather have trade than aid. "Without the trade, farmers will need support from a profitability standpoint. We honestly and sincerely know and believe it is a food security issue, which leads to a…

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Local Farm Groups Ask USDA for Fair Trade Aid

Published May 22, 2019

In a letter submitted to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday, local farm groups including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Northarvest Bean Growers Association and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association ask USDA for fair payment for all commodities. They…

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USDA Responds to MFP II Payment Rate Report

Published May 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to a Bloomberg report on the details of the new trade aid, calling it inaccurate. In a statement, USDA says the details on the new farming support system will be announced soon, but…

SD Delegation Asks USDA for Fair Trade Aid

Published May 16, 2019

The South Dakota Congressional delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Thursday urging short-term economic relief for American agriculture producers. In the letter, the lawmakers express the need for trade aid that fairly and equitably addresses producer’s trade…

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Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package

Published May 14, 2019

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the USDA and the White House on the new trade aid. He confirms funding for the $15 billion range of aid would come through the Commodity Credit Corporation, funded by tariffs. "We…

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Trade Uncertainty Remains

Published May 14, 2019

National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says the administration thought much of the trade uncertainty could be wrapped up by now, allowing farmers to market their 2019 crop without much interference of trade policies."That looks like that won't…

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NDFB Expresses Concern with Trade Assistance

Perdue Highlights Goals of New Trade Package

Local Farm Groups Ask USDA for Fair Trade Aid

USDA Responds to MFP II Payment Rate Report

SD Delegation Asks USDA for Fair Trade Aid

Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package

Trade Uncertainty Remains

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