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Secretary Perdue optimistic on China, USMCA deals
Whether deal is millimeters or miles away remains unknown, ag secretary shares at NGFA conference. Trade uncertainty remains top of mind for those in agriculture, and a main point of discussion for...
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Lunar New Year festivities expected to lift demand for pork
New cases of African swine fever continue to pop up even as China's hog herd starts to recover from disease By Bloomberg NewsThe worst impact of African swine fever may be over, but that doesn’t mean...
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Vietnam proposes to reduce tariffs on U.S. ag products
Vietnam views tariff cuts as way to help country create better trade balance with U.S. By Nguyen Xuan QuynhUnder pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on...
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Trump administration will sign off on USMCA changes today
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tells Fox Business 'we're within inches, maybe millimeters of a deal.' By Kathleen Miller and Jordan FabianCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the U.S., Mexico, and...
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USMCA debated on Twitter, praised by ag groups
U.S., Mexico, Canada to sign 'initial deal' today finalizing trade agreement. Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will sign the USMCA on Tuesday in Mexico, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said...
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Lopez Obrador says USMCA will be signed today
U.S. House Democrats confident they can pass the deal as soon as next week By Justin Villamil, Lorena Rios and Erik WassonMexico, Canada and the U.S. have all agreed to sign the USMCA regional trade...
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U.S. unlikely to impose new Chinese tariffs on Dec. 15
U.S. and Chinese negotiators may be drawing closer to 'phase one' accord By Isis Almeida and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. is unlikely to impose extra tariffs on a new $160 billion swath of Chinese goods...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Eyes on 94 campaign, a vehicle pileup, trade uncertainty and Christmas carols in the combine this year. Some parts of I94 in the Heartland will see increased police...
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Florida professor receives award from American Agri-Women
AAW Veritas award goes to University of Florida professor Dr. Kevin Folta Dr. Kevin Folta received the 2019 Veritas Award at the American Agri-Women National Convention.Folta is a professor of...
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CHS board adds two new members
New members are Hal Clemensen of South Dakota and Kevin Throener of North Dakota. Five board members were elected to three-year terms during the CHS cooperative's 2019 Annual Meeting held Dec. 5-6 In...
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Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days give back to communities
Numerous organizations partner with Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days to raise money Farm Progress events substantially contribute to the business economies surrounding its show host communities...
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How dry will unharvested corn get over winter?
Ken Hellevang, NDSU ag engineer, says letting corn stand may not be cheaper than drying it. In North Dakota, corn left standing in the field over winter may dry to about 17% to 20% moisture, according...
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House plans to vote on USMCA next week
Senate won't take up USMCA until it finishes impeachment trial. By Erik WassonHouse Democrats embraced the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after securing key revisions and announced plans to vote...
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Corn growers hope for swift passage of USMCA
And they're asking Trump administration to adhere to Oct. 4 agreement on RFS. Corn growers will likely be glad to put 2019 in the rearview mirror in a few weeks, closing the books on a year that's...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about distracted driving, deer hunting season, obstruction of justice and the USMCA. The governor of Indiana wants to target distracted driving in the next legislation session.A...
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I-29 Moo University workshop on calves starts in January
Dairy producers can register for meetings to be held in five locations across the region. Iowa State University Extension encourages dairy producers to register for the I-29 Moo University Winter...
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Farm Credit partners with farm orgs to grow mental health resources
Program is tailored to helping farmers and ranchers struggling with financial stress Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train...
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NFU president Roger Johnson to retire in March
North Dakota native has led National Farmers Union for 11 years National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson will not seek reelection next year. His term will end at the organization’s annual...
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USDA announces $237 million in REAP investments
Money goes to projects in all 50 states designed to help lower energy costs USDA is investing $237 million to help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy costs through the Rural...
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USDA extends DMC deadline
Deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage extended to Dec. 20 from Dec. 13 USDA has extended the deadline to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program for the 2020 calendar year an extra week to...
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