Trade
Trips to Washington DC with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and its Pork Leadership Institute (PLI) always offer enlightenment on current issues mixed with a comradery not seen in all industries. This spring’s trip was no exception.
USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.
Canada is closely following the U.S., in so many political and trade matters, as a steadfast wingman. But what is the cost?
Canada’s canola farmers are gearing up to take advantage of US-China trade spat by pushing more plantings of that oilseed alternative to US soybeans.
Will President Trump use an Iowa event to clear up questions about tariff aid?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers are expected to harvest the largest soybean crop on record, but they have to deal with a constricted market in which to sell their crop.
Today on Farm Journal Live: the latest on the court decision rescinding the label for dicamba from Sonja Begemann and Ken Ferrie and an update on China trade from Senator Chuck Grassley.
Grains receiving good export news. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting a couple of flash sales on Friday. One includes 163,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico.
Some Trump administration, including USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, are holding off on the final installment of market facilitation payments (MFP) until they see what happens with the phase one trade deal with China.
Tariffs on soybeans could mean more producers will be switching to corn next year.