Articles tagged under: trade
Farmers and Ranchers: Keep on Keeping On
Published October 31, 2018
There’s no doubt. The past six months haven’t been easy for farmers and ranchers. A downturn in the farm economy, trade and more are weighing on their minds. "That's why we need to continue to tell our story about why…China Could Survive Without U.S. Soybeans
Published October 30, 2018
In the next three months, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson thinks the U.S. find out very quickly if China can survive without U.S. soybeans. "My personal opinion is I don't think they'll have to buy many beans at…Perdue Talks Trade at National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2018
Before the final session of the National FFA Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the media USMCA ratification timeline depends on Congress, potentially in the first quarter of 2019. "This is a great deal. It's a good deal for agriculture. It's…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 25, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. Recently, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring attended the Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Hear more from Goehring about dry bean…Trade Standoff Continues
Published October 24, 2018
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi are expected to meet during the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires next month, but White House trade advisor Peter Navarro downplayed the significance of the meeting. Navarro said its “not a trade…Export Exchange Highlights Opportunities for U.S. Grains
Published October 23, 2018
The Export Exchange meeting took place Tuesday and Wednesday in Minneapolis. U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight says recent trade agreements were a focus at the event. “Japan is a great market for U.S. corn. We want to…Still Sorting Through EU Dry Bean Tariffs
Published October 10, 2018
While the new trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada is positive for the dry bean industry, the focus remains on trade relations with the European Union. There is an agreement, in principle, between the U.S. and the…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 4, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. Hear more about the new trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada in this week's episode. U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director…Keeping the Pressure On Trade
Published October 4, 2018
Now that the U.S. has an updated agreement with Mexico and Canada, Congress will review it. In addition, South Dakota Senator John Thune says lawmakers need to keep the pressure on the Trump Administration to negotiate with China and other…