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Perdue, Lighthizer to speak at hearing on trade and produce markets

08/12/20 8:45 AM By Noah Wicks

The Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce will hold two virtual hearings to issues involving foreign trade practices and seasonal and perishable produce markets.

Harris, Biden's VP pick, opposed USMCA, backed farm bill

08/12/20 6:50 AM By Philip Brasher

Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s pick as his Democratic running mate, has gone on record opposing new trade agreements, including the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and has taken up the interest of farmworkers during her short tenure in the U.S. Senate.

Analysis: Skyrocketing US subsidies may far exceed WTO limits

08/12/20 6:45 AM By Philip Brasher

The Trump administration is handing out so much money to farmers that the United States will blow through its spending limit under World Trade Organization rules for 2019 and likely 2020, potentially exposing U.S. farm programs to legal challenges, according to a new analysis.

China hesitates at final step on US beef trade, but outlook still rosy

08/12/20 6:36 AM By Bill Tomson

U.S. beef exports to China are rising and the long-term forecast is optimistic for U.S. producers and shippers, but the deal that enables those rosy expectations hasn’t been completely finalized by the Chinese, according to government and industry sources.

Rebuilding livestock herd driving China soy-buying binge

08/10/20 11:27 AM By Bill Tomson

China’s purchasing spree of new crop soybeans from the U.S. is picking up steam as Chinese crushers take advantage of price deals and work to feed a growing livestock industry.

New USDA numbers show US ag exports to China lagging

08/05/20 4:42 PM By Bill Tomson

U.S. agricultural exports to China are up from a year ago but still far below the amounts needed to meet the pledges the Chinese made under the “phase one” trade agreement, according to new USDA data.

US and Brazil duel over ethanol duties

08/05/20 6:48 AM By Bill Tomson

The budding friendship between the presidents of the U.S. and Brazil faces a new test as negotiators for both countries come head-to-head over the politically sensitive issue of ethanol tariffs.

USDA targets organic fraud in new proposal

08/05/20 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing a rule to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the organic supply chain, particularly imports.

California representatives ask USDA to help walnut industry

08/05/20 6:15 AM By Noah Wicks

Nine California representatives are urging USDA to “utilize all purchasing authorities” to help the walnut industry.

China sparks some optimism with large US corn purchase

07/30/20 3:13 PM By Bill Tomson

China has made another record-breaking U.S. corn purchase, according to USDA data released Thursday. The sale of 1.937 million metric tons is some much-needed good news for U.S. farmers weathering low prices, reduced demand and high stocks, says Kevin Ross, president of the National Corn Growers Association.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: U.S. Representative Frank Lucas

This week's Open Mic guest is Congressman Frank Lucas. The Oklahoma 3^rd District representative says covid, global military conflicts and trade have heightened concern surrounding the size of the nation's debt. He believes it is right to question government spending with proper oversight and says the upcoming budget reconciliation process will be the "wildest political rodeo" voters have ever seen. Lucas guided the legislature into approving the 2014 farm bill and wants to see a new bill this year.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 11, 2025: Rep. Newhouse on tariffs, USDA staff reductions

President Donald Trump this week temporarily paused country-specific reciprocal tariffs while those applied to China increased to 125%. We asked Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., how the move could change the U.S.' ag trading relationship with China and his thoughts on staff reductions at the Agriculture Department.

Then, Tim Lust from the National Sorghum Producers and Ken Barbic with Invariant discuss the tariffs, including how long producers can wait for government payments for market loss.

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