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“USDA has broken its promise to independent cattle producers”: R-CALF USA on new electronic ear tag rule
“USDA has broken its promise to independent cattle producers”: R-CALF USA on new electronic ear tag rule  RFD-TV
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Grassley remains pessimistic about lame duck farm bill
There’s still hope the farm bill can be completed during the lame duck session of Congress. But U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s not optimistic. “I haven’t heard of any movement during the month of October, and that movement would be just among staff or the chairs of the two agriculture committees. I haven’t…
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EPA urged to ban weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
More farmers are turning to paraquat as an alternative to glyphosate, an herbicide banned in certain states and under immense judicial and public scrutiny.
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Ag secretary defends USDA investment in now-bankrupt processor that dumped 1.3M chickens
Ag secretary defends USDA investment in now-bankrupt processor that dumped 1.3M chickens  Farmers Advance
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Meaningful Assistance Could Be Coming to Farmers
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act was introduced last month and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress. It’s also endorsed by several of America’s largest commodity groups, including the National Sorghum Producers. The legislation is intended to meet farmers’ immediate financial needs through economic assistance for the 2024 crop year. The…
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Lame-Duck Farm Bill Will be Difficult
While the lame-duck session of Congress represents one last chance at a farm bill, industry experts say it would require compromise on a number of tricky issues. Farm Policy News says it would require House and Senate leaders to agree on spending in quite a few important areas. One report says Senate Ag Committee Chair…
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USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar’s Head outbreak
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar’s Head outbreak  AOL
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Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices
Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices  MSN
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Livestock item on the ballot on election day in CA
Livestock item on the ballot on election day  Farms.com
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S.D. farmer’s fight with USDA over ‘puddle’ tests new era of regulatory reach
S.D. farmer’s fight with USDA over ‘puddle’ tests new era of regulatory reach  UPI News
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Which Presidential Candidate Is More Likely to Tame Inflation or Support Farm Policies and Biofuels?
Which Presidential Candidate Is More Likely to Tame Inflation or Support Farm Policies and Biofuels?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Hours Until the Election, 2024 Presidential Race is a ‘Pure Toss-up’
Hours Until the Election, 2024 Presidential Race is a ‘Pure Toss-up’  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Lame Duck Farm Bill Passage Won’t Be Easy, Analysts Say
Lame Duck Farm Bill Passage Won’t Be Easy, Analysts Say  Successful Farming
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Farm bill, trade policy take center at Miller barn hall
Farm bill, trade policy take center at Miller barn hall  FarmWeekNow.com
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Congress pressures USDA to take action on far-reaching issue with fashion industry — here’s how it could affect your closet
Congress pressures USDA to take action on far-reaching issue with fashion industry — here’s how it could affect your closet  The Cool Down
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USDA Secretary Vilsack Addresses Avian Flu in Hogs on Oregon Family Farm
USDA Secretary Vilsack Addresses Avian Flu in Hogs on Oregon Family Farm  Swineweb.com
