Articles tagged under: trade
Policy Wins Highlighted at MN Soybean Meeting
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association held their annual meeting and delegate session ahead of the MN Ag Expo. MSGA President Jamie Beyer highlighted a few 2019 legislative wins for Minnesota’s farmers. "Finding ways to help with rural mental health and…Perdue is Alert to Weather Challenges in the Northern Plains
Published January 22, 2020
Trade, the Market Facilitation Program and disaster assistance were just a few of the topics Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed at the Farm Bureau convention in Austin, Texas. Perdue was asked if farmers could navigate 2020 without a new Market…Be Flexible in Adapting to China’s Supply Chain
Published January 21, 2020
Speaking on trade at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist Frayne Olson said a signed phase one deal with China doesn't mean the grain delivery system in place before the trade war…SD Farmer Believes Trade Aids in Certainty
Published January 20, 2020
Estelline, South Dakota farmer and Farm Bureau board member Jerry Runia sees the forward movement with trade as a step in the right direction. Those thoughts came after hearing President Donald Trump speak Sunday. Accoring to Runia, trade aids in…Minnesota Farmer Sees the Opportunity with Trade
Published January 20, 2020
While speaking to Farm Bureau members in Austin, President Donald Trump said, “If you harvest it or herd it, we want to help you sell it all around the world.” Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation board member Murdock, MN farmer Nathan…NDFB Pleased with Mention of Wheat Grading Standards in USMCA
Published January 20, 2020
NDFB President Daryl Lies was proud to hear President Trump mention the wheat grading issues with Canada. Lies says that is a top issue in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement for North Dakota farmers. "We've number one in wheat production for many,…Trade Talks Take Center Stage at 2020 Farm Bureau Convention
Published January 20, 2020
There was talk of trade as President Donald Trump took the stage at the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention on Sunday. After Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed President Donald Trump to the stage, Trump jumped straight to the point…USMCA Overwhelmingly Passes in the Senate
Published January 16, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming vote of 89-10 on Thursday. The vote came just one day after the United States signed a new trade agreement with China. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the USMCA…Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday
Published January 13, 2020
The Chinese trade delegation arrives in Washington, D.C. today and is expected to sign off on the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday. The text of the agreement will also be released on Wednesday. With this deal, China will purchase…