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More Names Under Consideration for Ag Secretary Under Trump
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Multiple names have been floated as the potential next Secretary of Agriculture under the incoming Trump Administration. New reporting suggests that more names have been added to that list. House Agriculture Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson is among those being considered for agriculture secretary in the next Trump administration, according to a person familiar…
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IFB president responds to AFBF’s decision
IFB president responds to AFBF’s decision FarmWeekNow.com
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Ukraine to cancel compulsory registration, licences for farm export companies
Ukraine to cancel compulsory registration, licences for farm export companies The Poultry Site
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Drought expected to persist through winter
Drought expected to persist through winter Farm Progress
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Mexico Now Top U.S. Export Customer, China Drops to Third
U.S. food and ag sales to Mexico surged by 7% during the 2024 fiscal year, making the North American neighbor the No. 1 ag export customer, according to Census Bureau data tracked by the USDA. China fell to third place behind Canada in export purchases. Shipments to Mexico totaled $30 billion, an increase of $2…
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Tractor Manufacturers Slow Production as Demand Declines
As farmers struggle with low crop prices, relatively high interest rates and increased input costs, fewer are making big-ticket purchases like tractors, combines and farm implements, resulting in a backlog of inventory across the globe. Machinery manufacturer AGCO has about four months of orders with its dealers in North America and is looking to bring…
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Holiday Blooms Need to Be Planted Soon
MANHATTAN, Kan – ‘Tis the season to start thinking about decking the halls with holiday décor, which may include some of the season’s most colorful flowers. “Now is the time to start amaryllis if you wish to have them in bloom for Christmas,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Amaryllis, genus name Hippeastrum, are…
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The USDA is testing raw milk for the avian flu. Is raw milk safe?
The USDA is testing raw milk for the avian flu. Is raw milk safe? USA TODAY
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MFB Urges Members to Tell Congress: Don’t Let Farmers Down — Pass a Farm Bill!
LANSING, Mich. — With Congress expected to hold a lame duck session through mid-December, Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) is launching one final push to Michigan’s Congressional delegation urging passage of a modernized, five-year farm bill. According to MFB President Carl Bednarski, a Tuscola County farmer, as producers continue to face a struggling farm economy, it’s…
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French farmers to protest Mercosur deal boosting South American imports
French farmers to protest Mercosur deal boosting South American imports FRANCE 24 English
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How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks
How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks Reuters
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From farmers to importers: how Filipino rice growing went wrong
From farmers to importers: how Filipino rice growing went wrong Eco-Business
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Collegiate Farm Bureau interest grows
Collegiate interest grows FarmWeekNow.com
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Oz Farmers Back Repair Rights, Urge Ag Machinery Pledge
Farmers Back Repair Rights, Urge Ag Machinery Pledge Mirage News
