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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Economist Mike Walden: Is the Global Economy Slowing?
I’m Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program asks if the global economy is slowing. Mike, although growth in the US economy has been very good recently, we do …USDA Releases December WASDE Report
The December World Agriculture Supply and Demand report released Tuesday offers a typically quiet-minded update, with less corn used for ethanol, reduced imports, and larger ending stocks. Corn used to produce ethanol is reduced 50 …Farm Groups Applaud New WOTUS Proposal
Agriculture groups welcomed the signing of a proposal announced Tuesday to rework the controversial Waters of the U.S. Rule. The Trump administration rolled out the proposal at the Environmental Protection Agency to much fanfare from …White House Delays Trade Aid Payments
The Market Facilitation Program trade payments expected early this month to farmers are on hold. The White House is delaying the second round of payments amid the expectation China will soon resume buying U.S. soybeans. …
Senate Passes Farm Bill; House Consideration Expected Today
The Senate approved the 2018 farm bill Tuesday afternoon, titled the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Senators without debate approved the bill 87 to 13, placing action on the House of Representatives to pass and …Pork Feels Pressure but Continues to Shine
The latest pork exports numbers from USDA show strength in spite of the pressure being applied by tariffs. Mike Davis reports.
