Articles tagged under: trade
An ‘America First’ Attitude
Published January 19, 2021
Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the Trump Administration had an impact on agriculture, especially international trade policy. "There's no question President Trump brought an 'America first' attitude and the idea we need to stand by American…Minnesota Delegates Ready for Sessions at AFBF Convention
Published January 11, 2021
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap is anxious for this week's delegate session at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. "There's a lot of important issues in policy right now. We're not that far away from a new…Ag Economy Barometer Has Slight Increase in December 2020
Published January 5, 2021
Farmer sentiment climbed in December according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Purdue University Ag Economist Jim Mintert says farmer sentiment increased seven points to an index of 174, mainly on the perception that higher grain prices…#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade
Published December 31, 2020
On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities
Published December 27, 2020
Heading into 2021, the American Soybean Association is focusing on policy priorities with a new administration and Congress. Top policy priorities will be COVID response and an infrastructure package. "I think infrastructure is going to be high on the list…Doud Talks U.S. and China Trade at Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 11, 2020
October was the all-time best month ever for U.S. ag exports to China. The chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, said there’s potential for November's data to be even better. China is also…Will China Live Up to Trade Commitments?
Published December 3, 2020
Will China make the $36.5 billion in purchases by December 31? According to Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, that is one question that is asked a lot. In McKinney’s words: It’s looking tough. "To be…Large Ag Buys May Not Be Enough for Phase One Target
Published December 1, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau says China purchased a record $4.8 billion in U.S. agricultural goods in October. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson isn’t surprised with the purchases. "They've bought a lot of soybeans, corn, pork and cotton." Bigger picture,…NFU Wants More Trade Stability in New Year
Published November 23, 2020
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the organization is looking for more stability from the leadership in the Biden administration. "That's hopefully a theme we'll see in the trade agreement arena where we hear President-elect Biden's approach on trade…