Tag: trade
Not easy making an egg out of an omelet
Alan Guebert weighs in on politics in the U.K. and at home, discussing the future of "Brexit" and international trade in the United States, respectively.
US beef exports reach record level in 2018
Last year, U.S. beef exports shattered the previous value record and achieved a new high for volume, according to year-end 2018 statistics released by USDA.
Grain markets running out of breath
Farmers keep holding their breath for good news, but time is running out and so is their patience.
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.
Spring needs to bring two thaws: Snow and ag trade
Early February reports from the USDA strongly suggest that average 2019 crop yields will deliver less than average prices.
UK is still heading for the Brexit
In his column this week, Alan Guebert explores the motivation behind the UK's exit from the EU and draws parallels to political policy in the U.S.
Farmer sentiment declines, as concern over trade continues
Survey shows that farmers are still concerned about the lack of trade and it's impact on farm profitability.
Farm and Dairy’s top 10 stories of 2018
Check out the Farm and Dairy staff selections for the top 10 stories in 2018. Make sure you didn't miss the most influential agriculture news of the year.
No more wild market swings, eh?
Alan Guebert believes the key to a better year in 2019, is to not swing at wild pitches, like "easy" trade wars and tried-and-failing farm programs.
Second round of trade mitigation payments announced
Farmers whose markets were disrupted by ongoing trade disputes can now get Market Facilitation Program payments for the second half of their 2018 production.
