Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Absent new shocks, projected prices generally remain near current levels over next five years
Electric vehicles and supply chains | Digital service tax | Dairy tariff measures
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