First Thing Today Audio Highlights | May 27, 2020 By Davis Michaelsen on 05/27/2020 8:29 AM President Trump hints at sanctions against China, consumers are growing less pessimistic about the future and the Office of Management and Budget will discuss biofuels legislation beginni...
Pelosi, Mnuchin: Closing In on Next Aid Package, Including More PPP Funding Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/19/2020 10:35 AM Trump: China could face consequences if ‘knowingly responsible’ for pandemic
Coronavirus Aid Package: When $19 Billion Falls Short . . . Lands with Thud of Confusion and Disappointment Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/18/2020 12:06 PM Perdue and his team fail to deliver enough aid at the right time to the right sectors
Perdue Announces $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/17/2020 5:47 PM $16 bil. direct payments; $3 bil. purchases of ag products | More later
Historic Contraction in China's Economy Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/17/2020 7:41 AM Texas A&M Univ. economists release report on initial Covid-19 response for ag producers
USTR Ag Negotiator Doud on China, USMCA, Japan, U.K.... and Being Lonely at USTR Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/17/2020 3:19 AM Update on Phase 1 with China, and what Doud sees ahead for ag trade issues
First Thing Today | Audio Highlights April 16, 2020 By Davis Michaelsen on 04/16/2020 9:11 AM President Trumps council on re-opening the country wants more testing, Iowas pork and e...
Perdue on Ag Aid Plan: ‘Coming Soon’ | Initial Tranche of $16 Bil. to $18 Bil. Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/16/2020 7:33 AM Interviewed on Fox Business Network
Trump to Unveil Guidelines for Reopening U.S. Economy Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/16/2020 7:01 AM USDA's Perdue criticized for not announcing coming U.S. ag aid package
New H-2A Flexibilities Meant to Ease Strain During These Tough Times By Meghan Vick on 04/15/2020 2:54 PM The Department of Homeland Security with the support of USDA announced a temporary fina...
Ag Aid Package Could Be Announced as Soon as Today, Perhaps This Evening Pro Farmer | By Jim Wiesemeyer on 04/15/2020 7:23 AM Trump includes food, beverage & farm industry officials for economic groups
