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USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum painted a brighter forecast for corn demand this year. While USDA does expect a 7% increase in production, the agency is also forecasting an increase in domestic use, as well as exports.
Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.
The net farm income story this year is far from over. Farmer Mac’s chief economist says history shows USDA’s initial look at net farm income is typically too low and this year may be no different.
USDA’s first look at net farm income shows without continued ad hoc government payments, net farm income will drop this year.
Whether it’s to fulfill Phase One promised, or an increased need for feed, some say the timing of the record Chinese buys isn’t a coincidence. So, what’s driving the record demand from China?
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) says she supports the Biden Administration’s move to freeze payments under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
President Joe Biden’s trade team is coming together, and it looks to be stacked with individuals who were key in crafting the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The coronavirus aid package approved by Congress overnight Monday provides $13 billion in ag funding, much of it destined for sectors left out of previous aid packages.
“The early part of the year should look very different than the latter, but in total, economic growth is estimated to be about 4%, following a retreat of roughly 4% in 2020,” says Dan Kowalski.
The report says total crop receipts are expected to increase $6.5 billion from 2019 levels. Total animal product receipts are expected to decrease $9.7 billion.
The market animal show in Augusta County, Va. was one of the first to move their livestock show online. The decision blossomed into a show of support and gratitude by both the community and 4-H, FFA members.
New data shows COVID-19 illnesses at the farm level are less than 1%. Purdue University teamed up with Microsoft to create an online Food and Ag Vulnerability map.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) exclusively for agricultural businesses on Monday.
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On Wednesday President Donald Trump and Vice Premier Liu He signed the Phase One portion of the trade deal between the U.S. and China.
President Donald Trump signed off on a so-called phase-one trade deal with China, averting the Dec. 15 introduction of a new wave of U.S. tariffs on about $160 billion of consumer goods from the Asian nation.
It’s crunch time in Washington D.C. to get the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed in 2019, with many agricultural groups and organizations losing patience. So, what does the deal do for agriculture?
When shopping the open market consider your family’s current and upcoming needs, such as major surgeries or the birth of a child. In addition, see what subsidies you might be able to use.
The U.S. and China reached a partial agreement Friday that would broker a truce in the trade war and lay the groundwork for a broader deal.
Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.
A new economic analysis estimates ongoing retaliatory tariffs imposed by countries on U.S. agricultural exports will cost Nebraska producers nearly $1 billion in 2019.
All USDA county Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices reopened today amid the partial government shutdown now in its fifth week.
President Trump brought his fight to build a border wall to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in New Orleans, La. on Monday.
USDA has extended the deadline for MFP applications.
A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it’s changing the way agriculture does business.
Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’ Lakes recently shared her thoughts on food production moving forward.
Take steps to balance physical and mental wellness, which is vital to staying healthy and less accident-prone.
2020 is full of unknowns when it comes to the markets, but both market analysts and Washington watchers agree on one thing: the political environment will impact the markets in 2020.
The list of stressors in farming is broad and deep. How can you stay positive in the face of so many challenges? David Kohl shares some time-tested advice.