The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is readying round-two of trade mitigation payments for farmers. The payments are the second half of the $12 billion program by the Trump administration to…
U.S. Planning Another Round of China Tariffs
The United States is readying more tariffs against China if there is no positive momentum following a meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. Bloomberg News reports the…
China Trade War Not Ending Soon
The trade war between China and the U.S. will not be ending soon. President Donald Trump recently told Agri-Pulse that “you’ve got to have a little time,” referring to when…
No USDA Trade Aid Planned For 2019
The Trump Administration has no plans in place for 2019 to give any more aid to farmers hurt by tariffs. Bloomberg says that’s based on assumptions that markets will recover…
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
…President Donald Trump. Before the new agreement, U.S. dairy farmers faced strict import quotas and tariffs. Under the new agreement, which still needs congressional approval, Canada agreed to drop restrictions,…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…there is enough water to protect endangered salmon and smelt. This becomes a big problem during times of drought. President Trump recently sent out a memo telling his federal agencies…
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
President Donald Trump may be planning to permanently place Andrew Wheeler as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Andrew Wheeler USEPA photo by Eric Vance Pro Farmer reports that Trump this week…
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…the market burdens stemming from Trump’s trade war with China. Smithfield Foods declined to say whether it has applied to participate in the program. However, the company did note that…
President Trump to Speak at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
The president will be attending the National FFA Convention & Expo on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, during the ninth general session at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and will address the FFA…
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
President Donald Trump is tentatively scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Group of 20 nations, or G20 summit next month. The two are expected to discuss…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…has previously called on Trump to remove the barriers, as well. Earlier this month, Perdue said that with an agreement now between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, “I think it’s…
Perdue Promises Five Percent Budget Cut as part of Trump Plan
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will help President Donald Trump reach his goal of reducing agency budgets by five percent next year. Perdue has promised to cut his budget five percent,…
EPA Chief Says E15 Expansion Doesn’t Need Congress
…to drop its lawsuit threat against the move. Last week, President Trump said he was directing the EPA to lift the ban on summertime sales of E15, a move designed…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
The order by President Trump will provide welcome relief to Western farmers, cities, rural communities and wildlife refuges that have struggled under water supply rules that are long overdue for…