Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Conab slashes Brazil bean crop est. | China cancels some big prior U.S. corn sales
U.S. trade deficit with China grew 14.5% for 2021 as China short on Phase 1 commitments
Vilsack, USDA provide some details of pilot projects using climate-smart practices
WSJ: Biden admin. preparing first broad economic strategy for Asia-Pacific region
Are the Russians coming? | Another House farm bill hearing | More Covid aid
Initial livestock WHIP+ payouts coming by March
Covid policy reaches a turning point as countries start opening up, changing positions
Commerce makes preliminary determination urea nitrate from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago
Trucking, logistics companies noting impact of vaccine requirements on truckers
If Russia invades Ukraine: U.S., other sanctions could tip countries into recession
Updates for world food prices & U.S. farm income | Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan
Mixed outlook on Russia intentions re: Ukraine
USDA to extend Pandemic Cover Crop program | CRP signup announced
House panel requests info from four major packers | Prop 12 court ruling
SCOTUS to review WOTUS | Rural infrastructure funding | Dakota Access Pipeline impacts
More info on coming WHIP+ | Did Vilsack commit to 15 bil. gallons ethanol mandate?
Biden met with national security team amid reports Russia was planning to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine
Canada food prices, availability already being impacted by Covid vaccine mandate
Univ. of Arkansas completes analysis of Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021
No Supreme Court decision on Prop 12 petition, wetlands regulation