USDA extends deadline for MFP payments
The USDA has extended the deadline for farmers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to May 17.
China’s administration of grain quotas breaches WTO rules
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China at fault with how it administers its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice.
Grain traders deal with the ice cream cone market
Giving up on news of a deal with China, the grain market is now starting to talk about delayed planting. The latest from our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark.
Census of Agriculture creates snapshot of US agriculture
The just-released 2017 Census of Agriculture shows increases in small and large farms, and the continued graying of U.S. farmers.
Market ignores flooding, focuses on USDA’s stocks report
Between the ground farmers expect to plant in 2019 and the crops still in storage, the acreage lost for the 2019 growing season to flooding may not matter.
Is it climate change, weather weirding or land use impact?
Ohio Farm Bureau county leaders found themselves in the middle of a climate change debate on Capitol Hill during their annual legislative fly-in.
USDA reauthorizes dairy forward pricing
The USDA announced Feb. 28 milk handlers can resume forward price contracts with farmers through the reauthorization of the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP).
WTO ruling backs US agricultural support claims against China
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel has found that China has provided trade distorting domestic support to its wheat and rice producers.
US, China postpone more tariffs
The USDA announced Feb. 22 that the Chinese government has committed to buy an additional 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans.
Enlist E3 soybeans available for 2019 planting
Corteva and MS Technologies have launched the triple-stack herbicide tolerant Enlist E3 soybeans across multiple seed brands in U.S.; available for 2019 planting.
