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Lobbyist says Rollins nomination could be good for ag
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture could be good for the industry. Mary Kay Thatcher tells Brownfield, “I think that she’s got some good background.” She says, “She grew up on a farm, has an agricultural degree, was a state FFA officer, and she served…
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Tariff threat requires major changes
Tariff threat requires major changes The Western Producer
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Farm Bill Extension, Disaster Aid on the Table Before 118th Congress Wraps Up
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill and a disaster aid package to help farmers impacted by natural disasters and low commodity prices is one of the top remaining priorities for the 118th Congress before the end of the year. At least, that’s the word from the top Republican on the Senate Agriculture…
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Water resources bill to be considered by full Congress
The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says passage of the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, is close after Congress passed it out of conference this week. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “Time is of the essence, but it’s looking quite likely once we get to next week both the full House and then hopefully subsequent…
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USDA’s 2020 Genetically Engineered Plants Ruling Overturned: A Key Legal Shift in Biotechnology Regulation
USDA’s 2020 Genetically Engineered Plants Ruling Overturned: A Key Legal Shift in Biotechnology Regulation mediahousepress
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Lawmakers looking at last-minute farm bill options
Congressman Derrick Van Orden with a copy of the House Farm Bill package passed in May A Wisconsin member of the House Agriculture Committee expects some farm-related legislation in the lame duck session of Congress, but not a full farm bill. Derrick Van Orden says, “I’ll be frank. That ain’t happening in this Congress.” Van…
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Agriculture Should Expect a Return to Tough Trade Tactics in Trump’s Next Term
Agriculture Should Expect a Return to Tough Trade Tactics in Trump’s Next Term Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Federal court orders USDA to revise oversight of genetically engineered crops
Federal court orders USDA to revise oversight of genetically engineered crops Environmental Health News
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The Trump Cabinet nominees who will decide our climate future
The Trump Cabinet nominees who will decide our climate future Grist
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Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in Farm Bill
Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in Farm Bill WJFW-TV
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Court temporarily halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
Court temporarily halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act FarmWeekNow.com
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Vandersteen: Here’s why Congress needs to pass a Farm Bill
Vandersteen: Here’s why Congress needs to pass a Farm Bill State Affairs
