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Mexico pulls back GM corn ban
Mexico is formally repealing its genetically engineered corn import ban. The U.S. Trade Representative says the action makes ineffective two sets of measures that the USTR successfully challenged in the trade dispute, an immediate ban on the use of GE corn in dough and tortillas and an instruction to Mexican government agencies to gradually eliminate…
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A Historic 15 Days in Washington D.C.
It has been a wild first fifteen days of the new Trump Administration in Washington D.C. Randy Russell is president of the Russell Group, and served as Chief of Staff for Secretary of Agriculture John Block, and he says he’s never seen a new president hit the ground running like this. “The number of executive…
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Tariff Retaliation Key Concern at Senate Hearing on Farm Economy
Story by Matt Kaye/Berns Bureau Washington; courtesy of NAFB News Service Foreign retaliation against U.S. agriculture over President Trump’s tariffs was a key immediate concern at a Senate hearing on the farm economy. Farm leaders had many concerns amid a farm economy in trouble, including the lack of a new farm bill, expiring tax breaks,…
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Soy Chairman Speaks to Senate Ag Committee on Farm Economy
WASHINGTON — Passing a comprehensive five-year farm bill, supporting programs that encourage growth throughout the agricultural value chain, and blocking harmful policies that restrict market access at home and abroad. These were among topline priorities of America’s soybean farmers as conveyed by American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle. The soybean farmer from Kulm, ND, was…
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House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials
House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials  brownfieldagnews.com
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China targets US farm equipment with latest tariffs
China targets US farm equipment with latest tariffs  Manufacturing Dive
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This agricultural giant voted big for Trump. But its industry could be disrupted by his immigration crackdown
This agricultural giant voted big for Trump. But its industry could be disrupted by his immigration crackdown  KEYT
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China holds out hope last-minute deal can avert US trade war
China holds out hope last-minute deal can avert US trade war  CBS19 News
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California Drops Diesel Truck Ban
California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand  AGInfo Ag Information Network
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Trump administration plans sweeping layoffs among workers who don’t opt to resign
Trump administration plans sweeping layoffs among workers who don’t opt to resign  CNN
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How Trump’s USAID shutdown threatens the world’s climate goals
How Trump’s USAID shutdown threatens the world’s climate goals  Grist
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Trump in ‘no rush’ to speak with China’s Xi despite tariff battle
Trump in ‘no rush’ to speak with China’s Xi despite tariff battle  CBS19 News
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Legislation to protect AM radio re-introduced in Senate
The new legislative session brings a renewed effort to keep AM radios in cars and trucks. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would keep AM radio accessible in all new passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles at no additional charge. “We are seeing an increasing number of the…
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Trump Abruptly Delays 25% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico for One Month
Trump Abruptly Delays 25% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico for One Month  Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
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Senate committee forwards Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary
The Senate Committee on Finance has advanced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on a party-line vote. During the vote, Republican Thom Tillis of North Carolina said he could not find organized opposition from the agriculture community and other groups, and believed the silence…