Articles tagged under: trade
Trade Agreements a Key Focus of SDFB Annual Convention
Published November 17, 2018
South Dakota Farm Bureau President and American Farm Bureau Federation Vice-President Scott VanderWal says progress is being made on trade including U.S. trade agreements and farm bill discussions. "We now have an agreement with Canada and Mexico. We need to…Traders Show Cautious Optimism for U.S. – China Trade Talks
Published November 16, 2018
Traders are cautiously optimistic some type of trade deal with China will be worked out. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says there is evidence something is expected to happen. "Since the onset of the trade war in July, Brazilian beans…USB Strives to Thrive In Times of Tough Demand
Published November 16, 2018
According to United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland, the soybean checkoff continues to focus on building demand for the current large supply of soybeans. One way to build demand is exploring new markets. "India is a great example of a…Details Being Worked Out on USMCA
Published November 12, 2018
The Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, explains there are some details being worked out on the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement, like Canada’s wheat grading system. "We've got some variety issue language we…A Tough Compromise for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
Published November 12, 2018
National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew says farmers and ranchers support the Trump administration holding trading partners accountable (requiring them to play fair), but the impact of retaliatory tariffs is very real for U.S. farmers.…McKinney Discusses U.S.-China Trade Progress
Published November 12, 2018
According to Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, there’s a good relationship between the USDA and China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. McKinney thinks both sides would like to get back to the…Moving Forward on Trade
Published November 12, 2018
The Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, is unsure how the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and China will go ahead of the G20 Summit. Doud hopes it will start a conversation. “This…Introducing Rural Perspectives
Published November 4, 2018
The Red River Farm Network, in conjunction with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, is proud to introduce a new podcast series: Rural Perspectives. The series takes a look at marketing and risk management strategies. In the first episode of Rural Perspectives,…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 2, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs Ted McKinney led a trade mission to Southern Africa. Hear more.