In the middle of widespread outcry from the U.S. ag sector about a tariff hike on China, a Minnesota farmer is thanking the Trump Administration for having his back. Zach Johnson of Lowry says he believes President Trump has the best interest of farmers in mind as negotiations with China continue. “They’re trying to do …
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May 10
American Statistical Assn. supportive of ERS union vote
Many researchers that would be impacted by USDA’s proposed move of the Economic Research Service voted overwhelmingly to unionize as part of their effort to stay in the Washington DC area. One of the groups supporting ERS and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture staying where they are is the American Statistical Association. “We …
May 10
Alverson on tariffs: That’s not how I negotiate
Farmer Keith Alverson is not happy with the latest trade developments with China. Alverson tells Brownfield he does not agree with Trump Administration tariff increases imposed overnight Friday night. “That’s personally not how I negotiate things,” Alverson told Brownfield Ag News Friday, “and so don’t like to see my own government or folks within it …
May 10
Trump says government will help farmers; analyst responds
President Trump, in a series of tweets this morning, indicated he is prepared to provide more assistance to farmers if a trade agreement with China does not materialize. Trump’s tweet said, “we will buy agricultural products from our Great Farmers, in larger amounts than China ever did, and ship it to poor & starving countries …
May 10
McDonald’s sees value in Soil Health Partnership sustainability work
McDonald’s customers increasingly expect the restaurant chain to share their values. “We have a responsibility in society,” says Townsend Bailey, McDonald’s sustainability director, adding that McDonald’s is committed to using its scale for good. In doing that, says Townsend, they have something in common with the Soil Health Partnership. “The Soil Health Partnership is doing …
May 09
U.S. & China trade talks resume Friday
The White House says trade talks with the Chinese delegation are continuing. Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere issued a statement saying, “This evening, Ambassador Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin met with President Trump to discuss the ongoing trade negotiations with China. The Ambassador and Secretary then had a working dinner with Vice Premier Liu He, and …
May 09
Dusty Johnson says tariffs could be good news if resulting in a China agreement
Photo: Office of Dusty Johnson A House Agriculture Committee member says the U.S. must deal with China in the way that China treats trading partners. Republican Dusty Johnson of South Dakota tells Brownfield he’s against tariffs for tariffs’ sake, however “tariffs, when used a hammer to drive China to a final agreement, could end up …
May 09
Blunt: China dispute justified, but he doesn’t side with tariffs
Senator Roy Blunt says President Trump knows very well whether the Senator is in agreement with tariffs placed on Chinese goods. “No, I’m not,” said Missouri’s senior senator Thursday in an interview with Brownfield Ag News. Senator Blunt added, however, that the Chinese are not being fair in their dealings with the U.S. and that …
May 09
Iowa farmer’s concerns about germination alleviated
A southeast Iowa farmer’s concerns about germination seem to be mostly alleviated. Mitchell Hora of Washington says half his corn and half his soybeans were planted ahead of a recent stretch of damp, cold weather. “I was really worried until I looked the other day and started digging around. The stuff I was looking at …
May 09
Nebraska Cattlemen summer meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Ken Anderson will be on the ground in Columbus June 5, 2019 for the Nebraska Cattlemen summer meeting. Continue reading Nebraska Cattlemen summer meeting at Brownfield Ag News.