Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
What farmers are asking & saying | Ag Trade Caucus formed amid growing tensions over U.S. trade policy
FOMC | Jobs report | U.S./China talks | Money for advanced chips | Mayorkas impeachment | Tax measure faces hurdles
Core PCE falls to nearly 3-year low | Water clash between Texas & Mexico | Biden halts new LNG export terminal approvals
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Chicago to give ‘major’ address on economy
Analysts size up impacts of New Hampshire results
China to cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio 50 basis points from Feb. 5, inject 1 trillion yuan into market
U.S. corn prices cheapest for exports | Vilsack on farm bill, biofuel issues | China update
Farm Bureau president cites lack of labor as ag sector’s biggest problem
DeSantis suspends presidential bid ahead of New Hampshire primary, supports Trump | Food import costs surge/Red Sea attacks | Tax package outlook
Biden admits U.S. strikes have not stopped Houthi attacks on ships on Red Sea
Stabenow crafting crop insurance plan with tough choices for farmers
China’s economic data disappoint; population declines | Tax package hurdles | White House confab today
Trump wins big in Iowa | Houthis hit U.S.-owned ship | Perspective on Vilsack and CCC
Taiwan election | Houthis | Farm bill | Kerry to exit for Biden campaign | Ukraine | Tax package
But hurdles remain as disgruntled House conservatives balk
House speaker navigating complex situation re: spending deal | CRP, CREP signup | SRE
But core inflation falls to 2.5-year low
U.S. ag trade: Nov. exports fall, surplus achieved; FY 2024 outlook shows growing trade deficit
USDA pays out over $1 bil. in bird flu payments | Ga. dairy plant signals transformative shift in industry
Key dates for U.S., other countries in elections covering more than 40% global population