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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, September 13, 2024
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.
Farm equipment suppliers such as Deere & Co. have been shedding jobs and other agribusiness giants are reporting weaker business prospects in North America, a potential harbinger of continued softness in farm income as producers head out to harvest crops this fall.
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.
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance is defending former President Donald Trump’s threat to increase tariffs, suggesting they’ll create economic growth that would offset any negative impacts on consumers.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention this week in his personal capacity, and we got his views on a possible Kamala Harris presidency.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan expects Kamala Harris to build on the Biden administration’s climate policy and environmental justice initiatives, if she's elected to the presidency.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day in Chicago. The Canadian government is pushed by U.S. farm groups to head off a rail strike, A bipartisan group of lawmakers press USDA for a "strategic initiative" to combat avian influenza.
President Joe Biden will address the Democratic National Convention tonight to help kick off what the Democrats hope will be an important step toward retaining control of the White House – and both chambers of Congress.
