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New Trump aid plan for U.S. farmers to rely on direct payments

By Chris Prentice, Humeyra Pamuk May 15, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The Trump administration’s second package of aid for U.S. farmers hit by the trade war with China is expected to have a similar structure to last year’s program, using direct payments and commodity purchases, industry sources briefed on the plan said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is still finalizing the plan, […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill

By Reuters September 11, 2018

London | Reuters –– Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes. The Agriculture Bill, primarily covering England, will provide the basis for policy in a sector […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

U.S. maps out tariff-related direct payments to farmers

By Reuters August 27, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday its farm aid package would include US$4.7 billion in direct payments to farmers to help offset losses from retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports this season. The bulk of the payments, $3.6 billion, would be made to soybean farmers (all figures US$). That amounts […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy jumps as U.S. readies aid for farmers

By Tom Polansek July 24, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed to two-week highs on Tuesday as the Trump administration said it would provide up to US$12 billion in aid to shield U.S. farmers from economic pain stemming from trade disputes. The program will include direct payments for farmers, and those who grow soybeans are expected to be […] Read more

General, Reuters

Canada to U.S.: Explain that farm spending war chest

By P.j. Huffstutter, Tom Miles May 31, 2018

Chicago/Geneva | Reuters — Canada wants the United States to explain why its lawmakers have made an additional $30 billion available to support U.S. farmers hit by trade woes, and how Washington might distribute the money, according to a document published by the World Trade Organization on Thursday. The questions come amid growing trade tensions […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Report pegs U.S. dairy support levels

By John Greig February 13, 2018

U.S. dairy farmers continue to benefit from broad agriculture supports, a study shows. Dairy Farmers of Canada has had Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates regularly study the effect of U.S. government policy on dairy farms in that country. The latest version of the project was released at the Dairy Farmers of Canada policy conference held […] Read more

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New Trump aid plan for U.S. farmers to rely on direct payments

Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill

U.S. maps out tariff-related direct payments to farmers

U.S. grains: Soy jumps as U.S. readies aid for farmers

Canada to U.S.: Explain that farm spending war chest

Report pegs U.S. dairy support levels

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