Tag: trade
Farmers slightly more optimistic for future
Agricultural producer sentiment rose last month to its highest level since January 2017, as producers expressed an improved view of current conditions.
Pork producers lost $2.2 billion because of US-China trade war
U.S. pork producers have lost $2.2 billion since March 1, due to events leading up to and following China’s 25 percent punitive tariffs.
Trade talks with China, ridiculous
Alan Guebert hopes U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators can forge a better deal than the current option in order to export soybeans, corn and pork.
US issues first-ever trade action against India
The U.S. has issued a first-of-its-kind trade action against India concerning its market price support for wheat and rice.
On one hand, China’s tariffs hurt farmers
Farmers are being used as a pawn in the global chess game between the U.S. and China, as the threat of tariffs on pork and soybeans loom.
Politics drive erratic grain price swings
The trade fight between the U.S. and China is driving grain prices, but where it ends will determine the result.
Soybean tariffs will hit farmers hard
A trade dispute with China escalated last week with China’s announcement April 4 of a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported U.S. soybeans.
Ohio farmers advocate on the Hill
Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents heard from and engaged in conversation with elected officials about NAFTA, the farm bill and rural infrastructure.
US-Mexico dairy trade generates billions in economic activity
Mexico is the No. 1 market for U.S. dairy product exports, accounting for roughly one-fourth of total U.S. exports.
Trump’s “America Alone” trade strategy
Trump’s trade strategy is deadly for America’s farmers and ranchers because Congress is writing a multi-year farm bill completely tied to trade.
