Articles tagged under: trade
Wiesemeyer Remains Optimistic About U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
Published January 23, 2019
With the March 1st deadline looming, Pro Farmer policy consultant Jim Wiesemeyer says both the U.S. and China need a deal. China’s economy is weakening, hurt by the current trade spat. "For the U.S., Trump needs some successes and it…Farm Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
Published January 16, 2019
Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. Farm Bureau is urging the Trump Administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at…President Trump to Address AFBF Delegation
Published January 13, 2019
For the second straight year, President Donald Trump will be making a stop at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention on Monday, January 14. This is the 100th annual meeting of the nation’s largest farm organization. It would be surprising…The Markets are Waiting for Fresh News
Published January 11, 2019
The markets continue to wait on fresh news. To break out of current trading ranges, there needs to be better confirmation from the U.S. and China trade talks. That’s according to Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm. "In the short…Trade Talks Move to DC Jan. 30-31
Published January 11, 2019
The timeline for the next round of U.S.-China trade talks is now known. Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin January 30-31. This follows this past week’s mid-level trade…Potato Industry Seeks Stronger Market Access to Mexico
Published January 10, 2019
The U.S. potato industry is focused on strengthening market access with Mexico going into 2019. Steel and aluminum retaliatory tariffs are impacting U.S. frozen potato products. National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles says the 20 percent duty…USDA Extends MFP Application Deadline
Published January 8, 2019
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for Market Facilitation Program payments. The original deadline was January 15, but is being adjusted due to the government shutdown. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the deadline will be extended for a…Top Stories of 2018
Published December 30, 2018
1. The Ongoing Trade War- The tit-for-tat trade spat between the U.S. and China dominated the agricultural news scene this past year. The tension began in March with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China responded…Corn Growers “Disappointed” with Second MFP Payment
Published December 18, 2018
In the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments, the rate for corn was again set at one cent per bushel. According to the National Corn Growers Association, the rate is inadequate to cover losses due to the trade tariffs."We…