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The Big River Resources ethanol plant at West Burlington, Iowa, about 120 km southwest of Davenport. (Steven Vaughn photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Trump’s ag department sets 30 per cent biofuel goal for 2050

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter February 20, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced a goal for biofuels to make up 30 per cent of U.S. transportation fuels by 2050, a move that could bolster an industry that has been otherwise battered by the Trump administration. Refineries are currently required to blend 20.09 billion gallons of biofuel

Cups of lassi, a traditional Indian yogurt drink, at a food stall. (Jedraszak/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets

India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal

By David Lawder, GFM Network News February 14, 2020

New Delhi/Washington | Reuters — India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets in a bid for a limited trade deal during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official visit to the country this month, people familiar with the protracted talks say. India, the world’s largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy

The Red River, shown here at Winnipeg, forms most of the border between North Dakota and Minnesota as it flows northward into southern Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. (File photo by Dave Bedard)

Weather

Trump administration scales back U.S. water protections

By GFM Network News, Timothy Gardner, Valerie Volcovici January 23, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The Trump administration finalized a rule on Thursday to pare back the types of waterways protected from pollution under federal law, easing burdens on industries such as agriculture and mining but angering environmental groups. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule could win political points ahead of the November election for Republican President

Markets

No need for more U.S. farm aid after China deal, Perdue says

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub January 20, 2020

Austin | Reuters — With China poised to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods this year as part of a Phase One trade deal, the U.S. agriculture secretary said on Monday there is no need for a third year of trade-related aid for farmers. Farmers have increasingly relied on aid from the U.S. government to

Canada/U.S. border signage in downtown Detroit. (RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images)

Markets

U.S. Senate passes CUSMA trade deal

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 16, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a revamp of the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement that includes tougher rules on labour and automotive content but leaves US$1.2 trillion in annual U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade flows largely unchanged. The legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) passed on an 89-10 bipartisan vote, sending the

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trading cautious on Phase One pact

By GFM Network News January 16, 2020

MarketsFarm — Though China and the United States signed their Phase One trade deal on Wednesday, commodity markets remained “extremely cautious,” according to one analyst. Prices were muted at midday following a signing ceremony at the White House, due to the lack of public details regarding the deal. The market is “preparing for disappointment,” according

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands after signing “Phase One” of a U.S.-China trade agreement during a ceremony at the White House in Washington on Jan. 15, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

Markets

U.S., China reset trade relationship with Phase One agreement

By David Lawder, GFM Network News January 15, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The United States and China announced an initial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of U.S. goods and services, defusing an 18-month conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing and Washington have portrayed their “Phase One” agreement as a momentous step after

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

By GFM Network News January 2, 2020

MarketsFarm — Agriculture commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade started the decade on a high note, thanks to general optimism regarding an impending trade deal between the U.S. and China. Phase One of the trade deal between the two countries is set to be signed at the White House on Jan. 15, according to

A cargo ship is loaded with Brazilian soybeans bound for China. (Photo: Reuters/Paulo Whitaker)

Crops, Markets

U.S. won’t levy new tariffs on Brazil, Trump tells Bolsonaro

By GFM Network News, Reuters December 20, 2019

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump told him in a phone conversation that his administration will not levy new tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminum as threatened earlier this month. “I had a phone conversation a few moments ago with Donald Trump. … He

CBOT March 2020 corn with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat, soy rally on China trade hopes

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen December 12, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn, wheat and soybean futures rose on Thursday on fresh export demand and renewed hopes for a trade agreement with China after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that a deal with Beijing was “very close,” analysts said. Chicago Board of Trade March corn futures settled up 6-1/2 cents at $3.77-3/4

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

Tag Archives Trump — page 4

Trump’s ag department sets 30 per cent biofuel goal for 2050

India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal

Trump administration scales back U.S. water protections

No need for more U.S. farm aid after China deal, Perdue says

U.S. Senate passes CUSMA trade deal

CBOT weekly outlook: Trading cautious on Phase One pact

U.S., China reset trade relationship with Phase One agreement

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

U.S. won’t levy new tariffs on Brazil, Trump tells Bolsonaro

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat, soy rally on China trade hopes

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