Articles tagged under: trade
Perdue Encourages Cattlemen to Tell Their Story
Published February 9, 2020
At the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue joined National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston onstage. The fireside chat started with talking about trade successes for the U.S. beef industry. While China, Canada, Mexico and Japan are…Despite Challenges, the Cattle Industry Remains Optimistic
Published February 8, 2020
Despite all the weather and market challenges the cattle industry faced in 2019, there was still optimism as more than 9,000 cattle producers gathered in San Antonio. "You talk about what each state has done to try and combat these…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 7, 2020
Speaking at an agriculture convention this week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue outlined the trade needs between the U.S. and Europe. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention
Published February 5, 2020
At the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association unveiled their top policy priorities for 2020. The focal points include trade and market access, fake meat, climate policy, fair cattle markets and regulatory reform. This list…Trade Deals Boost January Ag Barometer
Published February 4, 2020
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, the January barometer increased 17 points from December to 167. The improvement in expectations is due primarily to the signing of the phase one trade agreement with China. Sixty-nine percent…Holding China Accountable in Trade
Published February 4, 2020
According to American Soybean Association CEO Ryan Findlay, 2020 is off to a strong start for the U.S. soybean industry. "On January 1, the U.S.- Japan Trade Agreement took effect and now, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and a phase one deal…USMCA Stabilizes Potato Trading Relationship
Published January 29, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is considered positive for the U.S. potato industry. Ratification of the agreement is still needed by Canada. "We anticipate Canada will do that relatively quickly. Then, things will turn to simply implementing the agreement, ensuring the terms…Trump Signs the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Published January 29, 2020
Farmers and ranchers surrounded President Donald Trump at the White House as he signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on Wednesday. Other industries, U.S. lawmakers and officials from Mexico and Canada were in attendance. "They said it was too complicated, too big…When Will Phase Two Negotiations with China Begin?
Published January 25, 2020
Rumor has it the next round of trade negotiations with China will begin as soon as possible. However, according to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, most think the second phase won’t be completed until after the U.S. elections in…