Markets & News: Signal to Noise with Jim Wiesemeyer

Special 2020 policy outlook with Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.

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Policy outlook for 2020 with National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson.

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An in-depth look back at the trade negotiations completed in 2019 and a look forward to trade priorities for 2020 with U.S. Chief Ag Trade Negotiator Gregg Doud.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week unveiled its final rule on the Renewable Fuels Standard, and it drew immediate ire from biofuels groups and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says those groups are missing some of the details of the plan and that the administration plans to follow it up with significant funding for E15 infrastructure.

In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, AgriTalk's Chip Flory and Farm Journal news director John Herath push back on the notion that the EPA announcement settles anything for biofuels interests going into an election year.

Wiesemeyer also offers up key details on the Phase One trade deal with China and the group, including AgWeb.com policy writer Anna-Lisa Laca, breaks down a big policy week that surrounded a presidential impeachment.

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In a week where President Donald Trump had articles of impeachment filed against him, the president had a surprisingly good week legislatively. His marquis piece of legislation, the U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) is finally moving to a vote, there were steps forward in China trade, and there is agreement in principal on a budget deal.  In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, Farm Journal dairy editor Anna-Lisa Laca and Farm Journal News Director John Herath dig into the details of all of the legislative wins of the week and what they mean for agriculture.

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As Congress looks to wrap up work before Christmas, there are a number of huge issues looming in addition to impeachment. In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer breaks down the odds for movement on China trade talks; the U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement, a deal on the Renewable Fuels Standard, a budget deal and more.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) this week said a vote on the U.S., Canada, Mexico agreement will likely slide into 2020. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer said the delay is a sign that impeachment hearings are taking a toll on progress in Washington.

There is a glimmer of hope, however, for the biodiesel tax credit. This week's DC Signal to Noise podcast looks at a narrow window at the end of the year that could provide an opening for renewal of the tax incentive that lapsed two years ago.

Also on tap for this week's podcast: analysis of the latest Democratic debate, a push for assistance for sugar beet growers, Senator Charles Grassley's (R-Iowa) continued fight for the Renewable Fuels Standard and more.

Participants this week include AgriTalk Radio host Chip Flory, editor of Farm Journal's MILK Anna-Lisa Laca, Farm Journal news director John Herath and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.

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Dean Foods filed for bankruptcy this week. That was quickly followed by reports that Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) would seek to purchase many of the dairy processor's assets. In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Editor of Farm Journal's MILK, Anna-Lisa Laca and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer look at how the transition could change the dairy industry in a live recording at the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas.

Wiesemeyer and Laca are joined by AgriTalk Radio host Chip Flory and Farm Journal news director John Herath with analysis on prospects for a quick vote on the U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement, trade talks with China, the launch of public impeachment hearings and more.

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USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey visited North Dakota Friday and brought with him a disaster declaration for 47 of the state's 53 counties. During the visit, Northey and Senator John Hoeven checked in with DC Signal to Noise to talk about the declaration, the challenges facing the state's growers who face a harvest that may last through spring, and the prospects for additional federal help through both disaster aid and the Market Facilitation Program.

This DC Signal to Noise extra is the raw audio of that conversation.

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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) joins the DC Signal to Noise Podcast for an extended discussion of continued Market Facilitation Program payments, the fight over renewable fuels, a rebound in the dairy industry, the home stretch for a U.S., Canada, Mexico Agreement and much more.

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