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Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals

Dan Agri-Business, American Soybean Association (ASA), Economy, Exports/Imports, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), Trade

A new economic study warns that a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China could severely harm American farmers while benefiting Brazil and Argentina. The study, conducted by World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services, was commissioned by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). It highlights the risks of imposing new tariffs on Chinese …

Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate

Dan Agri-Business, American Soybean Association (ASA), Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Soybeans

The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill, and the Representative behind the amendment is firing back.  Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with the …