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Soybean producers return from trip to Bangladesh and Pakistan

February 12, 2020 By Radio Iowa Contributor

A delegation of midwest soybean producers is back in the state after a trip to Bangladesh and Pakistan promoting the commodity. Iowa Soybean Association spokesman, Aaron Putze, says the countries have great potential. "They're emerging markets for U.S. soy. Combined they have a population of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Trade

ISU economist has unique view on China and coronavirus outbreak

February 3, 2020 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The spread of the coronavirus and the recently signed phase one of a trade agreement has put a lot of focus on China. Iowa State University agricultural economist Wendong Zhang is from China and says many Americans don't fully understand the size and population of China. During a presentation in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Iowa State University, Trade

Senator Grassley to attend signing of USMCA deal

January 28, 2020 By Matt Kelley

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is scheduled to attend President Trump’s signing ceremony at the White House Wednesday for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Grassley, a Republican, says the updated trade deal opens new markets for made-in-America products.  "Canada is going to accept our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Republican Party, Trade

Senator Ernst talks about USMCA and impeachment trial

January 16, 2020 By Matt Kelley

The U.S. Senate ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today, cementing a major new trade deal that's been years in the making. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says this is a vital pact with our neighbors to the north and south and promises a tremendous boost for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Republican Party, Trade

Senator Grassley says Democrat impeachment delay continues holding up work

January 14, 2020 By Matt Kelley

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says reports indicate the articles of impeachment could be sent from the U.S. House to the Senate very soon. By law, Grassley says the "looming" impeachment trial would force everything else in the chamber to come to a screeching halt, including action on "very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Corn & Soybeans, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Trade

Senator Grassley expects near-unanimous support of USMCA

January 7, 2020 By Matt Kelley

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says "this day is years in the making" as the Senate Finance Committee which he chairs will take up the U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement this morning. "This is good news for millions of farmers, manufacturers and workers in every corner of America," Grassley says. "I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Trade

Soybean Association leader not counting on USMCA until it is done

December 13, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The president of the Iowa Soybeans Association says he was a little surprised when the announcement was made this week that a deal had been reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. Tim Bardole farms near Rippey and says it is good news -- but past history dictates the celebration shouldn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Corn & Soybeans, Trade

Senator Ernst says USMCA approval delayed by Democrats

December 12, 2019 By Dar Danielson

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says there could be a push for the leader of the Senate to bring up a vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement before the end of the year -- but she says the timing doesn't look good. "The likelihood of that happening is very, very, slim. It is hard to get unanimous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Republican Party, Trade

Farm Bureau president says members ready to move on from tough year

December 3, 2019 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Farm Bureau opened it annual meeting today in Des Moines. IFB president Craig Hill, says farmers are looking forward to turning the page on 2019. "We've had a difficult year. One, we've had to fight Mother Nature a bit to get our seeds planted. That was a difficult time -- harvesting was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Weather Tagged With: Corn & Soybeans, Trade

Senator Grassley calls on House again to pass USMCA

December 3, 2019 By Matt Kelley

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, is calling on House Democrats to "be reasonable" and "act quickly" to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement before the week is out. "The agreement would create hundreds of thousands of jobs," Grassley says. "The agreement would help raise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Trade

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