Articles tagged under: trade
Rural Perspectives: Episode Four
Published December 17, 2018
The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a new podcast series: Rural Perspectives. With large supplies and trade-related issues, regional soybean basis levels are quite wide. In episode four of Rural Perspectives, AgCountry Farm…Perdue Makes the Case for Second Trade Aid Payment
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue met with President Trump and White House officials Friday, trying to gain support for the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. USDA has been at odds with the Office of Management and Budget over the…Optimism for a Positive End to Trade Talks
Published December 14, 2018
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the 'big boys'. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. "I think it's headed…Building New Markets for U.S. Soybeans
Published December 7, 2018
The United Soybean Board met in St. Louis Thursday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former chairman Lewis Bainbridge says developing new markets continues to be a major focus for USB. “We’ve spent lots of time analyzing new and expanding markets.…Farmers Waiting on Soybean Market Movement
Published November 28, 2018
Discussions surrounding corn and soybean markets, along with trade and tariffs, took center stage on the opening day of the Northern Ag Expo in Fargo. The soybean market is waiting for some movement and positive news towards China. "Because what…Dry Bean Council Submits Trade Funding Request
Published November 23, 2018
The U.S. Dry Bean Council has submitted a request to USDA for new market developing funding as part of the Agricultural Trade Program. The program is offered as a one-time allocation of funding to develop new markets and mitigate adverse…Republicans Push for USCMA Passage
Published November 23, 2018
Twelve Republican senators sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking him to send final legislative language on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement to Congress as soon as possible. The senators want Congress to vote on it before Democrats take control…Keep Cash Flowing in Tough Times
Published November 21, 2018
Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of this year’s crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets, there is opportunity. Once the crop is in the bin, what can farmers…Rural Perspectives: Episode Two
Published November 19, 2018
The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a new podcast series: Rural Perspectives. The series takes a look at marketing and risk management strategies. In the second episode of Rural Perspectives, the conversation…