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Free Trade Coalition Wants Chinese Tariffs Removed
Free Trade Coalition Wants Chinese Tariffs Removed
Free Trade Coalition Wants Chinese Tariffs Removed
Americans for Free Trade, which includes the group Farmers for Free Trade, recently sent a letter to president-elect Joe Biden, asking him to remove the tariffs that President Trump placed on Chinese imports. “Finding a way to remove the tariffs while creating an effective new, multilaterally-supported approach to China trade issues would provide an immediate economic boost to U.S. co ... Read Mor
Biden: Democrats Forgot Rural America
Biden: Democrats Forgot Rural America
Biden: Democrats Forgot Rural America
President-elect Joe Biden told the New York Times this week that Democrats “forgot” about rural America. However, in the same interview, he says that residents of rural America will “not be left behind.” Biden talked about the future efforts of Democrats to win the support of rural American residents and the 74 million people who voted for Trump in the election. “You know, it real ...
FCC Chair Pai to Step Down January 20
Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai will step down January 20, the day President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in. Pai was appointed to the commission in 2012 by President Barack Obama, and made chairman by President Donald Trump in 2017 ...
Biden or Trump, What Does the Future Hold for Farmers?
Biden or Trump, What Does the Future Hold for Farmers?
Biden or Trump, What Does the Future Hold for Farmers?
Election day is finally here. While the results may be delayed, and there are signals of a messy outcome, for farmers and ranchers, one certainty is the likely reduction in federal direct payments. Experts seem to agree that the record direct payments to farmers this year is not a sustainable approach ...
Stimulus Talks Remain Hopeful
Stimulus Talks Remain Hopeful
Stimulus Talks Remain Hopeful
Hopes a COVID-19 stimulus package can be completed before the November election are increasing. With President Trump and many staffers in the White House testing positive for the virus over the last week, Trump has indicated support for a new stimulus package ...
Judge Blocks BLM’s Pendley
Judge Blocks BLM’s Pendley
Judge Blocks BLM’s Pendley
On Friday, a federal judge ruled President Trump’s Bureau of Land Management acting director has been serving unlawfully, blocking him from continuing in the position. It’s the latest round of pushback against the administration’s practice of filling key positions without Senate approval. In his ruling ...
Newhouse Pleased With Second Round Of CFAP Funding
Newhouse Pleased With Second Round Of CFAP Funding
Newhouse Pleased With Second Round Of CFAP Funding
Last week, President Trump and the USDA announced a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding, providing an additional $14 billion for producers who continue to face disruptions associated with the pandemic. CFAP 2 will be available for producers of a host of Northwest commodities, including grapes and wine grapes, all classes of wheat, apples, potatoes, pears, cherries, blueber
Sign Up for CFAP 2 Starts Monday
Sign Up for CFAP 2 Starts Monday
Sign Up for CFAP 2 Starts Monday
Starting Monday, eligible producers can sign up for the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Program, better known as CFAP. "Starting next week my administration is committing additional relief to help farmers," President Trump announced last week ...
AFBF Hopes Farmers Use Tool Kit Before Voting
AFBF Hopes Farmers Use Tool Kit Before Voting
AFBF Hopes Farmers Use Tool Kit Before Voting
Ask the American Farm Bureau Federation, they’ll tell you the iFarmiVote election toolkit gives farmers and ranchers all the information they need before voting. Michael Sistak, AFBF Grassroots Program Development Director, said you can register to vote and find ballot information on-line. ...

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