Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Israel/Hamas | Russia/Ukraine | 45Z | Harris opposes Nippon Steel’s $15 bil. bid for U.S. Steel | China’s ag hit hard by extreme weather | Turkey seeks BRICS membership
Anger at Netanyahu mounts as Israel recovers bodies of six hostages | Ukraine strikes major Moscow refinery | Avian influenza confirmed in three Calif. dairy herds
Boar’s Head plant in Va. linked to deadly listeria outbreak amid serious sanitation violations
CNN releases key excerpts from a speech to be aired this evening
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