The European Union is working to strengthen trade ties with China as the U.S. and China are embattled in a trade war. Repercussions of the trade war are being felt…
Perdue: Trump Will Protect Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says President Donald Trump will protect U.S. farmers from trade retaliations. In a USA Today editorial, Perdue says if China does not soon mend its ways,…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
American pork producers are facing the triple-whammy of declining income, a growing labor shortage, and volatile markets caused by trade disputes. They don’t also need to contend with costly red…
China Says Washington Trade Actions Will Hurt American Workers
A Reuters report says China accused the Trump Administration of being capricious in its handling of trade issues. Chinese government officials warned U.S. workers and farmers that they’ll be hurt…
EPA Calls Off Biofuel Quota Announcement
…burden on non-exempted refineries, prompting an outcry from the two top oil industry trade groups. The EPA had been preparing to unveil a rule that would set biofuel blending targets…
EU Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on the U.S.
…steel and aluminum products, farm produce such as sweetcorn and peanuts, bourbon, jeans and motorcycles. EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom stated “we do not want to be in this position,”…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands for June
…slightly to 56.1 from 56.3 in May. Further, organizers caution that “the negative impacts of recent trade skirmishes has yet to show up” in the survey results. As part of…
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney led a trip last week to help foster a better trade relationship with Japan. The trade mission was…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…Bost (R-IL) to increase the emphasis on nutrient recovery technologies within the conservation title. Under the trade title, the Farm Bill authorizes the trade promotion programs that are critical to…
China Could Step Up Trade War Tactics
China could ratchet up its trade war tactics against the United States as President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war between the two nations this week. Politico points out…
Heitkamp: Trade War Strikes at Rural Economies
…of Iowa agreed in a separate statement, saying “farming need trade, not aid,” in referring to any programs that would be made available to assist farmers through a trade war….
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…its Class 7 milk policy in order to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States.” The CEO says he understands “the frustrations,” adding, “quite frankly I…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…believes there will be sufficient support of the farm bill within the caucus to ensure the bill’s passage. That support will hinge on GOP leadership upholding the agreement to vote…
National FFA Organization and ASTA Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding
The National FFA Organization and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum will align ASTA’s strategic goals and resources with the three-component model…