Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Yellen urged to release biofuel tax credit guidance by Sept. 1 | Trump, Harris tax plans | Farm bill update | China’s economy
Harris/Walz to have joint interview with CNN Thursday | Trump/Harris debate terms | Ag recession
Calls for focus on domestic manufacturing to support U.S. economic stability and ag leadership
Judge blocks rule allowing H-2A workers to unionize in 17 states
U.S./China officials to meet in Beijing to ease tensions | USDA boosts grocery price outlook
Canada rail situation | Sizing up Harris’ campaign | Inflation watch | Federal court to hear FTC’s case against Kroger/Albertsons merger
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference challenges forced arbitration after lockout by CN and CPKC
Powell emphasizes data-driven approach as inflation nears target and labor market steadies; focus remains on avoiding recession while supporting employment
Canadian government orders end to 17-hour work stoppage at country’s two main railroads
Decision to move to binding arbitration met with opposition from the New Democratic Party, which traditionally supports unions
Canada strike: Major economic/sector impacts in Canada and U.S.
Market impact muted so far | Analysts debate other impacts, including Fed rate cuts
Obamas support Harris and criticize Trump | U.S. mortgage rates drop to 15-month low
Ag sector frets over potential Canada rail stoppage | CRP | First day highlights of DNC convention
Potential Canadian rail strike threatens economic impact | NABE economic policy survey | Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Focus on Friday’s speech by Fed Chair Powell at Jackson Hole confab
Greg Henderson | Cotton export reporting glitch | ASA responds to CARB’s Proposed Changes to LCFS | Vilsack on 45Z credits | Bayer
Retail sales | Deere earnings | Fed rate watch | JD Vance gaffe | Harris and food prices | Calif wine grape growers’ challenges
U.S. inflation falls below 3% for first time since early 2021