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FFA Next Gen Conference and Trump & Xi Reach Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA recently hosted its third Next Gen Conference of the year, bringing 72 FFA members from 23 states to Kansas City for a closer look at careers in animal agriculture, and President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping agree to a two-month extension of their tariff truce and announced next steps for their Board of Trade.
Xi and Trump Talk Trade and Diesel Prices Skyrocket
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Trump in Washington last week and agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10, and record-high diesel prices are pressuring farmers while the Trump administration considers whether restricting diesel exports could provide relief.
CHINA TO BUY $17 BILLION AG
Idaho Ag Today
Politico's Ari Hawkins reported that "China will purchase at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually through 2028.
Land O'Lakes and Microsoft AI Plan and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens
The Agribusiness Update
Land O'Lakes and Microsoft announced a multiyear strategic plan and their shared commitment to agricultural innovation, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.
Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau names Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina as the second winner of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.
Wine Institute Please with U.S.-Canada Trade Talks and China Comes to Talk Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Wine Institute President and CEO Robert Koch is pleased with recent progress in U.S.–Canada trade negotiations, and Senior Chinese trade negotiator expected in Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. officials and move current tariff truce forward.
U.S.-China Talks and Ethanol Production Records
The Agribusiness Update
A new sign of deteriorating relations after China accused the U.S. of violating the trade truce the countries signed last month, and the U.S. has churned out record levels of ethanol since late last year.
U.S.-China Talks and Ethanol Production Records
The Agribusiness Update
A new sign of deteriorating relations after China accused the U.S. of violating the trade truce the countries signed last month, and the U.S. has churned out record levels of ethanol since late last year.
U.S. China Talks Resume and Farm Aid Tickets Available
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiators from the U.S. and Chinia have resumed trade talks, and tickets are still available for 2019 Farm Aid to be held in Wisconsin.
Beef Export Records and China Trade Truce
The Agribusiness Update
Beef industry optimistic over U.S. beef exports, and the 90-day trade truce with China expires March 2nd.
China Buys U.S. Soy and Ag Chair Likes Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
China is reportedly buying its first round of U.S. soybeans since the trade truce was declared, and House Ag Chair Mike Conaway says new Farm Bill is big deal for U.S. agriculture.
USDA on Hurricane Ag Losses and Meat & Cell-based Truce
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers and ranchers impacted by Hurricane Michael to sign up for USDA assistance, and Meat and cell-based groups reach truce over regulation.