The speech to AFBF's annual meeting marked the third consecutive year
Trump has spoken at the convention. On Sunday, Trump reminded the farmer
audience he had protected them from economic harm with trade-aid payments while
at the same time thanking them for their support.
See DTN Ag News. :^Trump Thanks Farmers...
One reason for optimism is recent progress on trade agreements,
following a couple of years of tariffs and trade disputes. Further helping
boost income, USDA will likely provide a third tranche of Market Facilitation
Program (MFP) payments from the 2019 program, a FCSA senior vice president told
farmers.
See DTN Ag News. BGuardedly Optimistic on 2020...
The leader of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association said the industry
needs to repair its relationship with the EPA.
See DTN Ag News. 4^Trade to Benefit Biofuels...
Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Food ProducersModern
agriculture emphasizes technology and genetic advances. Consumers just want to
feel good about what they're eating. How do we all find common ground?
See DTN Ag News. 1^Lost Connections...
The new trade agreement with China that was signed on Wednesday, Jan.
15, left a lot of questions unanswered and math equations unsolved.
See . FTodd's Take ...
