Policy (Markets)

U.S./China Clash Escalates on Several Fronts

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 01/21/2021 8:25 AM

Biden administration announces USDA, other appointments

Pace of Hiring in U.S. Slowed Considerably in November, Boosting Odds for More Covid Aid

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 12/04/2020 8:20 AM

Peterson proposes stealth paid set-aside program via climate change linkage

Some Compromise Movement on Possible End-of-Year Covid Aid Package

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 12/03/2020 7:54 AM

Huge gov’t payments = big boost in U.S. farm income for 2020, but what about 2021?

New Aid Talks Surface but No Clear Signs a Consensus Can Be Reached

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 12/02/2020 7:56 AM

Scott likely new House Ag chairman | Stealth opposition to Fudge as possible USDA leader

China Wants to Double Size of Its Middle Class

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 12/01/2020 8:05 AM

GOP winning some remaining razor-thin House races, narrowing margin in chamber

China-Australia Trade Fracas Escalates as EU Proposes Alliance with U.S.

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/30/2020 7:07 AM

OPEC+-ministers can’t reach agreement | Biden breaks foot playing with dog

Agreement on Funding Levels Ups Odds of End-of-Year Omnibus Measure

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/30/2020 4:31 AM

Targeted aid package has chance if Pelosi gives from prior stance

China Set to Import More U.S. Corn and Squeeze Global Prices: Bloomberg

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/27/2020 8:17 AM

Trump says he’ll exit if Electoral College votes for Biden | Vilsack to return to USDA?

Biden Has Aggressive Agenda for Climate Change Initiatives

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/25/2020 8:00 AM

Deere reports strong 2021 forecast fueled by improving farm economy

Biden’s Presidential Transition Begins… Ready, Set, Joe | More Key Nominees Unveiled

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/24/2020 8:06 AM

CFAP 2 payouts over $10.6 billion | Food price update | Trump seeks allies re: China

Europe Heads for Double-Dip Recession; Will U.S. Follow?

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/23/2020 6:53 AM

More positive vaccine news | More delays for WHIP+ | Software glitch for ARC-IC