Strong U.S. and Canada relationship is essential for agriculture

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food says fair trade between the U.S. and Canada remains a top priority.  Lawrence MacAulay says any disruption in trade, including tariffs, would be devastating to the ag sector. “Farm families, food processors, and consumers across the United States can count on Canada,” he says. “We have a one of…… Continue Reading

Trump says tariffs on schedule for Mexico, Canada

President Trump says he still plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week. Trump says, “The tariffs are going forward, on time, on schedule.” The President told reporters Monday the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China are necessary to get those…… Continue Reading

House Subcommittee hearing focuses on American trade enforcement

American trade enforcement priorities are a focus of the new Congress. During a House Ways & Means subcommittee hearing Tuesday morning, former Trump Administration Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish testified there’s a need for strong trade enforcement to protect the economic and national security interests of the United States. “Countries around the world engage…… Continue Reading

Old crop moving on corn rally

Old crop bushels are moving along with higher corn prices. West-central Minnesota farmer Jim Kanten says the rally since early January has triggered sales on his farm. “We have a decent amount of corn in storage and we’ve been hauling pretty consistently over the last month or so.” The Milan corn and soybean grower tells…… Continue Reading

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