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10/15/2019
The Vice President says the trade agreement with Mexico and Canada would boost Iowa ag exports and create jobs.
10/15/2019
As part of the deal, China is expected to ramp up purchases of U.S. crops and meats.
10/7/2019
Latest USDA report shows corn stocks basically unchanged from last year.
9/30/2019
Agreement is expected to boost exports of U.S. pork, beef and corn by leveling the playing field with competitors.
9/30/2019
Producers with crop insurance will automatically receive the additional funds.
9/30/2019
Fund traders head into harvest with a net-short held against the major grains
9/26/2019
“The United States and Japan announced they reached an agreement on a trade deal that further opens agricultural markets for both countries and is welcome news for Iowa farmers. "
9/23/2019
Ag counselor offers insight on Japan’s ag trade dependence during visit with Iowa Farm Bureau members at the Japanese embassy in Washington, D.C.
9/23/2019
They urge Congress to pass the trade deal with Canada and Mexico to help farmers and protect jobs.
9/23/2019
In both cases, farms are located near the border of infected countries.