Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Focus on Fed: Timing of initial rate rise
FY 2022 spending issues must be resolved by Feb. 18
Bullish corn, soybean traders in control as dry weather in Brazil continues
Corn tops $6 in overnight trading | Last week’s winds labeled derecho event
Biden, Manchin talked Monday evening as revised BBB still possible
China’s central bank cuts main interest rate first time in 20 months as other central banks tighten
White House, Sen. Sanders issue harsh statements about Manchin
Grassley wants DOJ probe of fertilizer industry
Biden admin. to unveil plans to ease shortage of truck drivers
Trade panel: U.S. at risk of falling behind in markets large and small
Farm Bureau analyzes fertilizer price hikes, tax implications, planting impacts
White House notes ‘cost cutting’ efforts in inflation debate, again focuses on big meat packers
FOMC meeting conclusion Wednesday closely watched for tapering, rate timelines
Report coming on impact of surging fertilizer prices
WASDE today | Biden and Ukraine | Debt limit | Supplemental DMC | U.S. ag trade
EPA raises food vs fuel debate for renewable diesel; Ethanol sector aid finally detailed
U.S. farmers seek gov’t assistance re: fertilizer supply and prices
Omicron may cause milder illness: study
SRE decisions could also come alongside RVO announcement, Vilsack indicates