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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Leading advocates for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over trade, immigration and tax policy during an informal debate Monday.
Some 300 organizations are sending a letter to congressional leaders today, appealing for a farm bill, and teams of farmers representing a cross-section of commodity groups will be fanning out across Capitol Hill this week to make the pitch in person. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum defended former President Donald Trump's tariff policy on Sunday.
The number of hungry people worldwide is expected to drop significantly this year partly because of the decline in prices for grains and vegetable oils.
When it comes to trade policy and climate, there are few indications an administration led by Vice President Kamala Harris will be much different from the one she has been a part of for four years.
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to grow to $42.5 billion in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, while sales to China extend their slump, providing fresh fuel to ongoing election-season debates about the future of trade policy.
Major rail carriers have made major gains in improving service over the past couple of years, but the fluidity of their lines will be tested in the next few months as they look to transport thousands of carloads of freshly harvested corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops across the country.
U.S. agricultural trade deficit will increase to $42.5 billion for fiscal 2025 as the fall in prices for corn, soybeans and other commodities lowers their value, USDA says.
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