Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
Bottom-line update on key economic and policy issues
White House starts worrying about surging gas prices as market signals top may be in
FOMC minutes | Gas prices nearly $1 higher than year ago | EU carbon tax $-maker
Says recent court decisions are a challenge, but industry is still focused on bolstering biofuel industry.
U.S. agricultural export, imports were nearly tied in May
USMCA trade officials meet in Mexico City on Wednesday
Vilsack on trade policy: Avoid over-reliance on China; no deal with EU soon
USDA again surprises industry analysts with lower-than-expected plantings
Commodity traders focus on today’s Acreage, Grain Stocks reports from USDA
Disaster for U.S. spring wheat crop | Brazil corn crop hits another snag | Paraguay corn hit
EPA still not expected to grant many RFS waivers despite court ruling.
Yellen holds virtual chat with China’s Liu; Phase 2 talks ahead?
More U.S. inflation | Aggressive China | Frost/Freeze in Upper Midwest
Jobs report Friday may be key signal of Fed policy ahead
Climate change linkage proposal: At least $200 billion more for conservation spending
Biofuels’ latest focus is a measure to be marked up Wednesday.