Articles tagged under: trade
ND Farmers Dive Into More of USDA’s Aid Package
Published August 9, 2018
North Dakota farmers are learning a little more about USDA’s aid package. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports an update, noting more details on the $12 billion aid package will unfold in the next few weeks. Listen to this story.China Ups Its Tariffs on U.S. Products
Published August 8, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. On Wednesday, China added additional tariffs on 25 percent on $16 billion worth of U.S. imports from fuel and steel products. The tariffs are set to go into effect on…Canola Farmers Feel Tariff Impact
Published August 8, 2018
The Northern Canola Growers are asking North Dakota’s Congressional Delegation to be included in the $12 billion aid package due to retaliatory tariffs. Executive Director Barry Coleman says even though canola is not directly a tariff target, canola prices are…U.S. Soybean Sale Attracts Other Business
Published August 8, 2018
Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans have shifted soybean trade patterns. USDA Ag Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer says the soybean trade is in unfamiliar territory. "In the last decade, we've developed this six month marketing year which has been dominated by…Candidates Differ on Trade Policy
Published August 7, 2018
The candidates on the Farmfest stage Tuesday included the two individuals vying for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Incumbent Collin Peterson, who is the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, expressed concern about the current trade and tariff situation. "I…Aid Package is Not the Answer
Published August 7, 2018
After weather and markets, the trade war between the U.S. and China was a frequent topic of conversation at Farmfest. "We don't have any control over that and it is very frustrating," said Gary Wertish, president, Minnesota Farmers Union. "We…Elections, Farm Bill and Trade Focus at Sugar Symposium
Published August 7, 2018
The American Sugar Growers Association Vice-President and Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren is attending the International Sweetener Symposium this week. On Monday, attendees got an update on upcoming elections from the Cook Political Report's David Wasserman. "The ones we were kind…Estimating USDA’s Direct Payments
Published August 7, 2018
More details of USDA’s aid package for farmers are expected to unfold later this month. University of Missouri Food and Agriculture Research Policy Institute Director Pat Westhoff expects soybean farmers to get $4.3 billion in direct payments out of the…NDFB President Uncertain with USDA Farmer Aid
Published August 3, 2018
USDA plans to authorize up to $12 billion in programs to help farmers meet the costs of disrupted commodity markets. The aid package has three parts: a Market Facilitation (or direct payment) Program, a Food Purchase and Distribution Program and…