Ag News

10.28.2019

• 3 Big Things Today, October 28, 2019
• Washington Insider — Monday Push Back on Trade Policies
• 7 ag stories you might have missed last week
• Unless Cleared, Soybean Hurdles Darken Price Outlook, Bank Study Shows
• EPA proposes to narrow Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone
• Sen. Ernst laughs at Trump refinery quips Exemptions from blending ethanol have removed 4 billion gallons of ethanol from the market
• Boosting energy technology across rural America USDA, DOE join forces to increase energy technology development, deployment
• U.S., China Phase One Trade Deal Progresses, as China Purchases Some U.S. Soybeans
• Washington Week Ahead: Senate set to advance FY20 spending package
• Senate Passes Bill to Fund Additional Food Inspectors
• U.S. Cattle on Feed Figures Fall Slightly
• USDA to Release Early Commodity Projections to 2029
• EPA Proposes Two Major Corn Pesticide Application Changes
• Ag Economic Insights Report: Farm Debt Repayment Being Stretched Over More Years
• Nat’l Sorghum Producers Welcome EPA’s Proposed Amendments To AEZ Provisions
• U.S. Senator Introduces Bill To Move All USDA Agencies Out Of Washington DC

10.25.2019

• 3 Big Things Today, October 25, 2019
• FARM POLICY FACTS: America’s Farmers Face A Tough Harvest
• Fertilizer Prices Continue to Fall
• Interagency Reviewers Pointed Out Discrepancies in Biofuels Deal, Proposal
• Working Capital Wears Thin Land – Interest Rates Give Structural Support to Farmers’ Finances … For Now
• Dollar Volatility Affects Grain Prices
• China may buy $20 billion of U.S. ag products
• China to Ask U.S. to Remove Tariffs in Exchange for Ag Buys
• USMCA momentum following Wednesday meeting
• Climate committee urged to include farmers’ needs
• Harvest Delays? Contact Insurance Agent to Ensure You’re Covered
• More Details Announced on Recent Chinese Soybean Purchase
• House Passes Bill to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony
• Sorghum Producers, USDA to Quantify Sorghum Sustainability
• EPA Proposes Two Major Corn Pesticide Application Changes
• USDA Study Shows Number Of Farms Financially Stressed Near 20 Year Normal

10.24.2019

• Groups Sue EPA on Small-Refinery Waiver
• White House sides with EPA over USDA objections
• EIA: Ethanol Stocks Lower
• CEOs worry regulators won’t allow critical climate fixes
• China Offers Tariff-Free Quotas on U.S. Soybeans
• Corn Ends Higher, Soybean Prices Drop Wednesday
• Rural, ag votes up for grabs
• Precision ag has benefits, but flexibility is needed
• Neal: Only ‘a few more’ USMCA talks with Lighthizer needed
• Farm economy dependent on federal aid, low interest rates
• Concern swells as USMCA talks linger
• Skilled ag workers in short supply
• Texas: Cotton U at the Farm & Ranch Show, Amarillo, Dec. 5
• Whole Foods Market Predicts Top 10 Food Trends for 2020

10.23.2019

• 3 Big Things Today, October 23, 2019
• Tariff-Free U.S. Soybeans Offered to Chinese Buyers
• China might exempt tariffs on U.S. soybeans
• Analysis: Is There Potential In Actually Getting China Deal Done?
• Farm economy dependent on federal aid, low interest
• CEOs worry regulators won’t allow critical climate fixes
• How to manage prepaid crop inputs: Recording prepaid transactions
• NCBA praises bill to expand risk management training
• Economist says 2019 organic production is down
• Economist says corn price rally possible, but not expecting $5/bu
• Rural & ag groups reaffirm opposition to STELAR Program unfairly targets rural media markets
• USDA issues payments to Okla. farmers FSA in Oklahoma is processing $81,363,461 in 2018 ARC and PLC payments
• Kansas City Fed: Farm Lending Growth Slows, But Weakness in the Sector Persists
• Concern swells as USMCA talks linger
• CoBank Report on Hemp: Big Risks, Big Rewards for Agriculture
• 20 Universities Added to Develop More Inclusive, Diverse STEM Faculty

10.22.2019

• 3 Big Things Today, October 22, 2019
• USDA Deputy Provides Farm Bill Update
• 2019 Texas Legislative recap – top 5 ag bills
• US Corn, Soybean Harvest Slowest Since 2009
• Crop Progress Report October 21, 2019
• Wheat Outlook – Nothing soft about SRW
• U.S. and China officials continue optimistic tone on trade deal
• Progress on Phase One Trade Deal with China, Questions on Ag Purchases Remain
• U.S. Tariffs on EU Goods Kicked in on Friday
• Mexico’s President Wants U.S. to Ratify USMCA
• China Hopes to Reach Phased Agreement in Trade Dispute With U.S.

10.21.2019

• Morning Market Review for Oct. 21, 2019
• Feedback From The Field – Oct. 21, 2019
• 3 Big Things Today, October 21, 2019
• After Trade Talks in U.S., China Ramps up Brazilian Soy Purchases
• Work-life Balance Isn’t Just a Buzz Word
• Todd’s Take | Soybean Supplier of Last Resort
• Wheat Outlook – Nothing soft about SRW
• Grassley bill aimed at curbing farmer suicide
• Petition drive supports bringing whole milk back to school
• Federal Reserve: Observations on the Ag Economy- October 2019
• Traders Remain Quiet While Waiting for Harvest Updates
• Washington Week Ahead: Senate to move on spending bills
• China Hopes to Reach Phased Agreement in Trade Dispute With U.S.