Articles tagged under: trade
China Buys Old Crop Soybeans from U.S.
Published June 28, 2019
Private exporters reported a flash sale of 544,000 tonnes of old crop soybeans to China on Friday. E-Hedger market analyst Jason Kelley was a little surprised. "It's unexpected, but good to see," explains Kelley. "I think the bigger deal is…Mandatory Price Reporting Remains a Top Issue for U.S. Cattlemen
Published June 17, 2019
Cowboy boots took over Capitol Hill last week as U.S. Cattlemen’s Association members gathered for their legislative fly-in. A variety of topics were addressed, ranging from livestock transportation to transparency in the marketplace. USCA board member Justin Tupper, who owns…Smith Hears Farmers’ Concerns about Trade
Published June 17, 2019
There’s no end in sight for the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farm leaders Friday afternoon in the Twin Cities and heard concern about the trade situation. "We needed to stand up…USDA Trade Advisory Committees Named
Published June 12, 2019
The USDA’s new agricultural policy committee features some familiar names. That list includes National Cattlemen’s Beef Association past president Kevin Kester, National Farmers Union senior vice president Rob Larew, National Milk Producers Federation President/CEO Jim Mulhern, U.S. Wheat Associates President…Doud: U.S. and China Trade Needs to Be Fair
Published June 11, 2019
During a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing, Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud provided an update on the status of trade discussions between the U.S. and China. The upcoming G20 Summit could set a path forward to continue negotiations. Doud said the…House Lawmakers Press for More Info on MFP 2.0
Published June 11, 2019
House lawmakers want more information on the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. They asked specific questions of Chief Ag Negotiator Gregg Doud and USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney during a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. Missouri Representative…Biofuels and Trade Highlighted During Farmer Meeting with Klobuchar
Published June 7, 2019
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted a dozen farmer leaders from across the state, with much of the discussion centered around biofuels and issues facing the state’s corn and soybean farmers. Klobuchar opened the conversation addressing the recent move to year-round…An Ag Economist’s Take on ‘Weathering the Storm’
Published June 5, 2019
Trade tensions, market volatility, the weather; it’s a challenging time in agriculture as farmers weather several storms, both figuratively and literally. According to Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with the Virginia Tech Agricultural and Applied Economics Department, farmers are focusing…Producer Sentiment Drops in May Ag Barometer
Published June 4, 2019
According to the latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, U.S. farmer sentiment dropped to its lowest level since October 2016. The barometer reads 101, a decline of 14 points from April. The decline is due to a few things, including…