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The hearing on Tuesday will focus on challenges facing the livestock industry.
A study by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association shows EPA’s expected revised standard would impact rural areas.
Pacelle wants to “challenge” some of the false notions about the Humane Society of the United States.
China made its largest purchase of U.S. pork in nearly two years last week, according to USDA data released Thursday. Chinese hog prices continue to climb as the country an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Iowa Senator Grassley expressed frustration today with Scott Pruitt’s lack of action to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standards law.
Chicken growers would have had more leverage in antitrust claims against big agriculture. Now they feel betrayed.
“NAFTA has been a resounding success, and we don’t want to go backwards,” said Nick Giordano, vice president and counsel, global government affairs, for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). He said losing access to the Mexican and Canadian markets for pork would be a “huge financial problem.”
Lawsuit challenges cancellation of farmer fair practice rule
Soy agreement is latest China-U.S. agreement in 100-day round.
Agriculture industry hopes Trump administration doesn’t forget about exports when making America great.
Animal activists gained a foothold in Massachusetts on Tuesday night.
The nation’s only ban on hogs owned by meatpackers was expected to end after Nebraska lawmakers voted Friday to repeal a state law designed to keep large processors from exerting too much leverage over small farms.
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With the election now in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. ag economist John Newton joins Tyne and Clinton on Unscripted to talk about the road ahead for ag producers.
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