Articles tagged under: trade
U.S. and China Continue to Spar
Published June 4, 2019
The Trump Administration is pushing back after China claimed the U.S. is responsible for the breakdown in trade negotiations. In a joint statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said China is “misrepresenting” the situation and…Planting Delays Continue to be a Market Mover
Published May 30, 2019
The lack of planting progress is evident throughout much of the Midwest. According to NDSU Extension crop economist Frayne Olson, wet conditions are creating opportunities in the markets."If your planting corn right now, make sure you're also trying to price…MN Farmers Talk MFP, Prevent Plant and More with House Ag Chair
Published May 30, 2019
A group of about 250 farmers met in Marshall, Minnesota for a Town Hall discussion with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. Peterson spent a lot of time discussing the new Market Facilitation Program. Peterson made it clear to farmers…ND Farmers Ask Hoeven About Prevent Plant
Published May 29, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion on the Market Facilitation Program payments for 2019 in Fargo. North Dakota Corn Council Secretary Scott German attended. The Oakes, North Dakota farmer asked Hoeven about prevent plant sign up and…Quarles Transitions to National Potato Council CEO
Published May 20, 2019
As of last Wednesday, National Potato Council's former Vice President of Public Policy Kam Quarles is leading the organization as CEO. He’s replacing former Executive Vice President John Keeling, who is retiring June 30. The next few weeks are a…Wheat Growers Eager for an Agreement with Japan
Published May 19, 2019
A trade agreement with Japan would be beneficial for many in agriculture, including wheat growers. U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Policy Ben Conner says growers are eager to know when an agreement will be made. "When is very important and…Perdue: Few Trade Mitigation Details Available Right Now
Published May 17, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is in the middle of developing a trade assistance program for farmers. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, there are very few details available at the moment. "We are assuming it will contain direct payments…U.S. Beef Gains Access to Japan
Published May 17, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions eliminating Japan’s restrictions on U.S. beef exports. The terms take effect immediately and allow U.S. products from all cattle, regardless of age, to…Corn Growers Calling for Adequate Trade Assistance
Published May 16, 2019
The National Corn Growers Association, along with state organizations, is calling on the Trump Administration to provide adequate trade assistance. According to the NCGA, increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, coupled with retaliatory tariffs, bring continued uncertainty to corn markets."The payment…