The Trump administration is expected to announce a plan as soon as Tuesday to bail out U.S. farmers stung by trade disputes and big harvests, with the initial outlay potentially totaling up to $15 billion (C$20.9 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Bangladesh approves U.S. wheat imports, hoping to ease trade tensions
Bangladesh has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat under a government-to-government deal aimed at easing trade tensions with Washington after import tariffs were imposed.
Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia
Australian beef has replaced U.S. supply in China since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers, agriculture secretary tells Financial Times
The Trump administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins.
USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation’s farmers this fall amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.
U.S. biofuel plan would reallocate half or less of waived blending quotas, sources say
The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. soybean farmers urge Trump to make purchase deal with China
U.S. soybean farmers urged President Donald Trump in a Tuesday letter to reach a trade deal with China that secures significant soybean purchase agreements, warning of dire long-term economic outcomes if the country continues to shun the U.S. crop.
U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC
Farm Credit Canada reports on biofuel trends to watch amid continued U.S. policy wrangling
While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.
A ‘Farm Babe’ fights for GMOs and Big Ag, pushing back on MAHA influencers
Survey shows people increasingly trust peers and influencers over experts
The Farm Babe Michelle Miller seeks to debunk what she sees as misconceptions about modern agriculture perpetuated by another universe of influencers, many of whom are now closely aligned with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and his Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, campaign.
