Policy Update

Farm bill extension now seen as very likely
Lack of clarity on tariff removal timelines impedes U.S./EU steel trade accord
Powell signals November interest-rate hike unlikely while leaving door open for future increases
Farm bill extension gains ground | President Biden address nation tonight | Powell speaks
Retail sales stronger than expected | Dairy policy issue surfaces with end of 2018 Farm Bill
Iowa easily top state receiving CRP payments at just over $402 million
Jordan gives assurances on farm bill, appropriations, other issues to woo naysayers
U.S./EU trade issue decision looming | Putin goes to Beijing | More U.S. sanctions on China
Brent nears $90 as the U.S. signals stricter sanctions enforcement | China looks for wheat
Is USDA’s CCC Charter Act going to be the creative ‘surprise’ in any new farm bill?