Articles tagged under: trade
Peterson Responds to Pence’s Call for USMCA Vote
Published May 10, 2019
In response to Vice President Mike Pence's call on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to the floor for a vote soon, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said straightforward hurdles remain before lawmakers can…Additional Trade Support Being Discussed for U.S. Farmers
Published May 10, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Glyndon, Minnesota Thursday to discuss trade with farmers. He commented on the U.S. China trade agreements, saying he and President Trump are hopeful for an agreement. Pence said things have to change in the…Glyndon Farm Hosts the Vice President
Published May 10, 2019
R & J Johnson Farms owner Ray Johnson had a chance to speak one-on-one with Vice President Pence. Johnson brought attention to the difficult farm economy. "If we don't get this turned around and corrected soon, we'll see more individuals…U.S. China Trade Talks “Remain Productive”
Published May 3, 2019
The Trump Administration says trade talks between the U.S. and China remain productive. Even if there is a trade agreement reached soon, NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says it would take a few weeks to see what the agreement…Canadian Canola Farmers Receive Credit Bump
Published May 2, 2019
Additional funds are now available for Canadian farmers through the Advance Payments Program. The program expands credit to one million Canadian and provides up to $500,000 interest-free for canola production. This comes as a result of China blocking imports of…Perdue “Cautiously Optimistic” on Trade Timeframe
Published April 30, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China resume this week in Beijing. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has expressed optimism that a deal could be reached within a month. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is cautiously optimistic about that timeframe. "It's…Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
Published April 29, 2019
There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…Trade Remains Front and Center for ND Agriculture
Published April 29, 2019
It was a full house as farmer and rancher leaders gathered at Peterson Farms Seed north of Fargo for a roundtable discussion. From the state of the farm economy to farm bill implementation, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue heard about issues…Farmers for Free Trade RV Tour Stops in MN and ND
Published April 29, 2019
The Farmers for Free Trade Whistle Stop Tour made stops in Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday and Friday. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and board member Nathan Collins were panelists during discussions at New Ulm and Benson,…