Articles tagged under: trade
Wheat Industry says Latest Tariffs “Shouldn’t Add Further Pain”
Published September 20, 2018
China plans to impose new tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. products with an additional ten percent tariff will be placed on wheat products. According to U.S. Wheat Associates Vice President of Communications Steve Mercer, the latest round of tariffs…Second Round of Trade Talks with Japan Delayed
Published September 19, 2018
According to a Reuters report, the start of a second round of trade talks between Japan and the United States will be delayed until after the most recent tariffs imposed on China by the U.S. are implemented on September 24th.…A Tough Trade Outlook
Published September 19, 2018
The Trump Administration will implement 10 percent tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese products, taking effect next Monday. University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Director Pat Westhoff says the U.S. – China tit-for-tat trade dispute sends…Elevators Hesitate to Take More Grain
Published September 18, 2018
The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…Farmers and Elevators Prepping for Storage Shortages
Published September 18, 2018
Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. "If they do, we have to get…Trade Causing Uncertainty for Farmers Union Members
Published September 14, 2018
The farm bill, trade and transportation are top-of-mind for North Dakota Farmers Union members who met with USDA officials and members of Congress in Washington D.C. Ramsey County Farmers Union President Adam Leiphon remains optimistic Congress will extend the farm…NDFU Members Focus Key Issues in D.C. Visit
Published September 14, 2018
The National Farmers Union Fall Legislative Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. September 12-14. Throughout the week, nearly 100 North Dakota Farmers Union members shared their stories on Capitol Hill. NDFU President Mark Watne says the farm bill, trade and…A Softer Approach to Trade
Published September 12, 2018
China’s leaders appear to be taking a softer approach to trade dropping earlier threats of retaliation as Beijing changes its tact to keep the trade fight with Washington from scaring off foreign investors. Beijing is reaching out to American companies…Heitkamp Talks Trade, Basis at Big Iron
Published September 11, 2018
The Red River Farm Network kicked off its forum line-up at the Big Iron Farm Show with a discussion about trade, the farm bill and more. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp heard from farmers and ranchers in the crowd, who…