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U.S. Will Act 'Early and Often' if Problems Arise Under USMCA
U.S. Will Act 'Early and Often' if Problems Arise Under USMCA

The United States will take action "early and often" to challenge violations of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement once it takes effect on July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers.

The U.S. and China Phase One trade agreement comes with hefty expectations. What could China buy to meet its $40 billion goal, and when could those buys happen? Experts say there are multiple answers.
How Quickly Can China Open Its $40 Billion Checkbook

The U.S. and China Phase One trade agreement comes with hefty expectations. What could China buy to meet its $40 billion goal, and when could those buys happen? Economists and market experts weigh in.

Senate Passage of USMCA Likely Delayed Beyond This Week
Senate Passage of USMCA Likely Delayed Beyond This Week

A full Senate vote on President Donald Trump’s rewritten NAFTA trade agreement will be put off until next week at the earliest, after the deal was referred to multiple committees for review.

House Passes USMCA
House Passes USMCA

One day after its historic impeachment votes, the Democratic-led House gave President Donald Trump an overwhelming bipartisan victory Thursday on a  renegotiated trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

U.S. negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China that now awaits President Donald Trump’s approval
U.S. Reaches Deal in Principle With China, Awaits Trump Sign-Off

U.S. negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China that now awaits President Donald Trump’s approval.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump
Pelosi, Trump Near Handshake Deal on USMCA

The Trump administration and House Democrats are on the verge of announcing a handshake deal on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

Will the House Vote on USMCA This Week?
Will the House Vote on USMCA This Week?

In an exclusive with Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer and Farm Journal's John Herath, Democratic House Ag Committee Chairman Colin Peterson said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to get the USMCA vote on the fast track.

Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.
China To Suspend Tariff Hikes On Pork And Soybeans

Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.

Up to $7.25 billion is available this fall from the $14.5 billion earmarked for aid. 
USDA Has Paid Farmers $2.46 Billion In MFP Payments to Date

USDA began issuing the second round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments on Aug. 21.

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FSA offices have reopened.
FSA Offices Back Open

All USDA county Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices reopened today amid the partial government shutdown now in its fifth week.

MFP application deadline has been extended
USDA Delays Deadline for Tariff Relief Applications

USDA has extended the deadline for MFP applications.

USDA Shutdown Plans
USDA Shutdown Plans

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will remain available in the event of a lapse in government funding.

breaking news
BREAKING NEWS: New USMCA Signed

President Trump joined the leaders of Mexico and Canada in signing a revised North American trade deal.

Farm bill deal reached
Breaking: Deal Reached on Farm Bill

House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a 2018 farm bill. That agreement now awaits scoring from the Congressional Budget Office to make sure it meets fiscal constraints for farm bill funding.

Corn is seen in the field in Morocco, Indiana, U.S. September 6, 2016.
U.S.-China Trade Row Sows Confusion in Farmer Planting Plans

China dropped its probe on Friday, retreating from a dispute that had upended global grains markets.

Conaway: $868B House Farm Bill Could Head to Floor Mid-May
Conaway: $868B House Farm Bill Could Head to Floor Mid-May

Rep. Conaway thinks the farm bill will be on the House by mid-May.

Russia may have hacked people's thoughts on GMOs in addition to their political views.
Russia Accused of Spreading Anti-GMO Propaganda Online

Russia may have hacked people's thoughts on GMOs in addition to their political views.