Articles tagged under: trade
Dairy Industry Disappointed in Aid Package
Published August 29, 2018
USDA says a dairy farmer’s payment in the Market Facilitation Program will be based on Margin Protection Historical Production. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice-President of Communications Chris Galen confirms payment will be calculated by using the first half of…Support Seen for Trade Agreements
Published August 29, 2018
A preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico is considered a positive move for agriculture. Arthur, North Dakota farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says corn growers want the trilateral agreement to help with trade uncertainty. "One…U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement
Published August 28, 2018
The U.S. and Mexico have reached, in principal, an agreement to a new North American Free Trade Agreement framework. President Donald Trump says the new agreement will benefit U.S. agriculture in various regards, including Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing…USDA Unveils Details of Farmer Aid Program
Published August 27, 2018
USDA has announced details of its farm assistance program to offset the impact of trade retaliation. The first installment of payments to farmers will total $6.3 billion, with the Market Facilitation Program providing payments totaling $4.7 billion. Initial payment rates…Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Markets Higher
Published August 27, 2018
Ag Resource Company Economist Dan Basse comments on Monday's market close.Basis Levels Not Considered in USDA Aid
Published August 24, 2018
During the townhall meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring expressed concerns with the Market Facilitation Program portion of USDA's Farmer Aid Package. Due to location, Goehring feels North…Ross, Censky Visit ND to Talk Trade
Published August 24, 2018
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Censky were in Fargo Thursday, where they met with industry stakeholders and participated in a townhall with several agricultural leaders. In opening remarks, Ross said President Trump’s intention with trade and China…Dakotafest Speaker Highlights the ‘State of Agriculture’
Published August 23, 2018
First Dakota National Bank Agriculture Division President Nate Franzen says the challenge for most producers is to step back and sort through the noise in the markets. In the current ag economy, Franzen has three recommendations. "Know your costs, know…FSA Prepared to Implement Assistance Program
Published August 23, 2018
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce said the Market Facilitation Program is being finalized yesterday. "It's going to be a fairly straight forward program, not very complex and really easy for…