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U.S. Optimistic on China Trade Talks

AFBF

China’s Foreign Ministry says the nation has “good faith” to resolve trade issues with the United States.…

China Trade Talks Should Provide Direction

American Farm Bureau Federation

Trade talks between the U.S. and China this week should provide an early indication as to what political…

Shutdown Delays USMCA Trade Agreement

AFBF

The government shutdown could stall progress on President Trump’s North American Free Trade Agreement…

New Congress Convenes as Shutdown Delays Farm Payments

American Farm Bureau Federation

New leaders convene in Congress Thursday with the need to find an end to the government shutdown. The…

U.S. and China Will Be Face-To-Face in January

AFBF

Two people familiar with the matter tell Bloomberg that U.S. officials will travel to Beijing on January…

Leasing Could Save Money Over Purchasing.

View From the Tractor

Information on leasing from Angie Erbsen, Senior Leasing Specialist for Compeer Financial covering Illinois…

Second Round of Trade Aid Payments Underway

by Jim Dewey

USDA is moving forward on the second and final round of trade mitigation payments to farmers hurt from…

Some USDA Functions Still Running Despite Partial Government Shutdown

American Farm Bureau Federation

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Trump Signs Farm Bill, Won’t Sign Stopgap Funding Bill

National Ag News

President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday during a White House ceremony. The five-year…

China Buying More U.S. Soybeans

AFBF

China has bought a second round of U.S. soybeans this month, the first purchases of U.S. soybeans by…

Former China Banking Officials Says U.S., China, Agreement Possible

AFBF

A former central bank official in China is optimistic the U.S. and China can reach an agreement by the…

USDA Launches Second Round of Trade Mitigation Payments

AFBF

The Department of Agriculture Monday announced the launch of round two of the trade mitigation payments…

Questions Remain Regarding Second Trade-Aid Payments

American Farm Bureau Federation

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue met with President Donald Trump to talk about a second round of trade-aid payments…

China Soybean Purchase Larger Than Expected

AFBF

China is officially buying U.S. soybeans again, which is good news for American agriculture. This week’s…

Farm Bill Passes House of Representatives, Heads to President Trump

AFBF

The House of Representatives followed through with passage of the farm bill Wednesday, sending the Agriculture…

Senate Passes Farm Bill, House Consideration Expected Wednesday

AFBF

The Senate Tuesday afternoon approved the 2018 farm bill, titled the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.…

End of Year Surveys are Underway

National Corn Growers Association

During the first two weeks of December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics…

Farm Bill Text Released

AFBF

Leadership of the farm bill conference report late Monday released the text of the bill to be considered…

Pelosi: USMCA Needs Changes

American Farm Bureau Federation

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi caused doubt about whether or not Congress will approve the new…

Peterson: Farm Bill Could be Passed Next Week

AFBF

The Ranking Democrat of the House Agriculture Committee predicts the farm bill will be considered next…

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