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Anna-Lisa Laca

When she’s not helping on the dairy, accomplished agriculture journalist Anna-Lisa Laca reports about all things agriculture—online, in social media and in print as the Online and Business Editor for Dairy Today and Top Producer. Laca, who served as Social Media Editor for Farm Journal early in her career, owns and runs a dairy with her husband, Scott, and grew up on a West Coast cow-calf operation. Follow @AnnaLaca1 Friend Anna-Lisa Laca

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USDA Calls Bloomberg Trade Aid Story “Inaccurate”
USDA squashed Bloomberg trade aid rumors Tuesday afternoon.
November 11, 2020 12:16 AM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
As the trade dispute between the U.S. and China continues and tariffs mount on goods traded between the countries, farmers find themselves in the bull’s eye yet again.
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Farmers Express Concern About U.S., China Trade Dispute
While some support the President’s trade tactics, others don’t.
November 11, 2020 12:16 AM
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“I think this leaves breathing room, because June 1 gives both sides time. Now we can breathe and let's hope the tentatively scheduled next trip to Beijing is well before June 1.”
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Wanted: U.S. China Trade Deal, Deadline: June 1
The retaliatory tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% on $60 billion worth of American goods will go into effect June 1, unless an agreement is reached before them.
November 11, 2020 12:16 AM
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“There are some thorny issues, but if you read all the accounts and what we hear they were close,” he said. “Now they've got to get to the end.”
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How Long Is the Road to a Deal With China?
Analysts warn it could be a very long time before this trade tit for tat is in the rearview mirror.
November 11, 2020 12:16 AM
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According to the 2017 Census, these five states are home to the most laying hens in the country: Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Where Are Easter Eggs Produced?
According to the 2017 Census, these five states are home to the most laying hens in the country: Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas.
November 11, 2020 12:15 AM
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“Our infrastructure served us well for decades and it has a life span on it with the engineering design and capabilities,” Erikson told AgriTalk host Chip Flory.
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Floods Highlight Failing Infrastructure System, Need For Reform
Recent levee damage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the failing infrastructure much of the corn belt relies on to bring in inputs and export corn.
November 11, 2020 12:15 AM
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“Traders were expecting a super negative report, they got a report that had some stuff in it they were already expecting,” Angie Setzer of Citizens Grain LLC tweeted. “....so as much as I hate to say it, today's close and extended forecast will likely mean more for forward direction now.”
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USDA Delivered the Bearish Report Traders Expected
Corn carryout is higher yet and while domestic soybean ending stocks were lowered, global supplies are still abundant.
November 11, 2020 12:15 AM
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How long with the trade war go?
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Economist: Trade War With China Could Go Well Into Next Year
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
November 11, 2020 12:11 AM
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Trump Uses Farm Equipment Store Manager as Tax Reform Example
Today President Trump addressed an audience of supporters at the White House urging Congress to put a tax reform bill on his desk before Christmas.
November 11, 2020 12:07 AM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Dairy producers who were in business as of June 1, 2019, will receive a $0.20 per hundredweight payment on production history, and hog producers will receive an $11 per head.
MFP 2019: Payments Range From $15 to $150 Per Acre
After months of uncertainty and murky details, the agency announced per acre payments will vary by county but will range from $15 to $150.
November 10, 2020 11:05 PM
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