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US ports and ag exporters on high alert for coronavirus disruptions

03/25/20 6:40 AM By Bill Tomson

When the coronavirus first swept through China, many ports effectively ceased to function as workers stayed home. Now, fears are rising about similar disruptions in the U.S. as the illness spreads.

Chinese make big purchases of US corn and wheat

03/20/20 10:53 AM By Bill Tomson

The USDA announced Thursday that U.S. exporters are reporting large sales of U.S. corn and wheat to China after years of depressed trade. A new report shows export sales of 750,000 metric tons of U.S. corn and 340,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat to China.

Brazil intensifies drive for US trade pact

03/11/20 6:45 AM By Bill Tomson

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro did last week what many well-to-do Brazilians do. He went to Florida. But unlike most tourists, he stopped at Mar-a-Lago for a friendly meeting with President Donald Trump.

Study: US farms in better shape due to MFP, but many still face red ink

03/11/20 6:40 AM By Philip Brasher

The Market Facilitation Program has made a significant difference in liquidity for many farms across the country, including Midwest grain operations as well as cotton and rice growers, but many farms are still likely to end this year with negative ending cash, according to an analysis of the trade assistance.

USDA: Mixed 2020 farm outlook on small export increase, record production

02/20/20 9:46 AM By Philip Brasher

Farmers are expected to produce record amounts of meat, milk and major crops this year as the agriculture economy rebounds from 2019’s trade and weather disruptions, but exports are forecast to rise relatively modestly in coming months despite the new trade deal with China, USDA says.

US-Kenya FTA seen as model for future African trade

02/12/20 6:45 AM By Bill Tomson

A proposed U.S.-Kenya pact is expected to create new markets for U.S. farm commodities and equipment and promises to pave the way for new trade standards across sub-Saharan Africa.

Trump signs USMCA into law as Canada takes up ratification

01/29/20 1:11 PM By Bill Tomson

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the implementing language for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement into law, leaving Canadian ratification as the last hurdle for the pact that would preserve the strong trade ties between the three North American countries.

Kellogg to phase out glyphosate use

01/29/20 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase

Food giant Kellogg plans to eliminate the use of glyphosate in its wheat and oat supply chains by 2025. The company quietly made the announcement on its “Open for Breakfast” website.

Doud: Chinese tariffs won’t stop sales of US grain

01/17/20 2:15 PM By Bill Tomson

China should be buying wheat, corn and rice from the U.S. as a result of the "phase one" trade deal and tariffs will not hamper those sales, Gregg Doud, chief agricultural negotiator with the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Friday.

White House photo of phase one deal signing

China commits to cut trade barriers, increase ag purchases

01/15/20 4:15 PM By Bill Tomson

China has committed to buy at least $80 billion in U.S. farm products over the next two years and the country also agreed to sweeping structural changes that promise to improve trade on a more permanent basis for U.S. beef, pork, rice, corn, wheat, soybeans and other commodities.

Washington Week in Review: March 27, 2020: Coronavirus relief bill clears the House, Senate

Both chambers of Congress approved a $2 trillion economic aid package as the country works to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more on what the bill means for food and ag policy in this week's video.

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