IARN — President Trump’s top economic advisor says the phase one trade deal with China remains on track despite the possibility of more sanctions against the East Asian country by the administration. Read more
USDA Reminding Producers To Complete Crop Acreage Reports
IARN — Producers who haven’t completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline. July 15th is the major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop. Read more
Japanese Beetles Emerging In Western Iowa
IARN — A well-known pest of turfgrass and landscapes in the United States is making its presence known in parts of Iowa. Read more
USDA: Not Much Change In Topsoil Moisture Conditions
IARN — Changes were minimal in the national topsoil moisture condition ratings. Read more
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Now In Effect
IARN — American farmers and ranchers received another reason to celebrate, ahead of Independence Day.
The revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now referred to as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), took effect today (Wednesday). The updated accord contains key provisions to: Biotechnology, geographical indications, sanitary/phytosanitary measures, dairy, poultry and eggs, wheat, wines and spirits, and fruit. Read more
No House-Senate Negotiations On COVID-19 Aid Till July 20
IARN — Discussions are taking place behind the scenes on the next coronavirus aid package to come out of Washington, D.C. That, however, is the good news. Formal negotiations between House and Senate leaders will not take place until July 20th. That note comes from Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley. Read more