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Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’s pleased President Trump has signed the funding bill to keep USDA operating for the rest of the fiscal year. But, even with the passage of the appropriations measure that funds several other agencies,...
U.S. trade officials are describing this week’s talks with China as “productive” and say they made headway on some of the most difficult issues. Speaking to reporters this morning in Washington, President Trump confirmed the negotiations are...
Five Republican oil-state senators led by Ted Cruz of Texas have written a letter to EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler asking for assurances from him for their confirmation votes. The letter, obtained by Bloomberg News, says they will have...
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has learned that the government spending deal that’s being worked on before Friday’s shutdown deadline is likely a blow to the biodiesel industry, “All indications at this point are that there’s unlikely to be...
President Trump says he might let the March 1st deadline to reach a trade deal with China “slide for a little while” but said he’s “not inclined to do that.” Trump told reporters Tuesday that if...
Farmers have until Thursday to sign up for the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program, the program designed to help offset lost income from the various trade disputes. University of Wisconsin Ag Economist Paul Mitchell tells Brownfield signing up is a...
The head of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the lack of detail in the Green New Deal is a concern. Colin Woodall says it’s unclear the direct impact the proposal would have on...
Another round of trade talks between the U.S. and China continues today in Beijing. Cabinet-level talks will begin Thursday when U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin meet with China’s Vice Premier. Trade officials have...
An extension grain marketing economist says for all the buildup caused by the government shutdown, the latest USDA supply and demand numbers landed with a thud. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the release of two...
The USDA says U.S. soybean production in 2018 was a new all-time high. The soybean crop totaled 4.544 billion bushels, less than the previous projection following a reduction in average yield because of a late slowdown...
