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Railroad Strike Days Away? Here’s What it Means for Agriculture
Railroad Strike Days Away? Here’s What it Means for Agriculture

A rail strike is looming despite the majority of unions reaching tentative agreement with the rail companies, but the unions not on board are essential to the operation of the nation’s rail system. 

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Congress Likely to Extend the Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Program

Farm-state lawmakers will eventually add billions to the aid package, but Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) agrees it could take until a later omnibus spending measure to be approved.

Factors That Will Shape the 2023 Farm Bill
Factors That Will Shape the 2023 Farm Bill

With Ukraine and Russia at war in the midst of a world moving away from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot to consider in the 2023 Farm Bill. Industry experts weighed-in to share their predictions.

House, Senate Deliver Cattle Market Compromise
House, Senate Deliver Cattle Market Compromise

U.S. Senators and Representatives introduce legislation that seeks to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meat packers.

$4 Billion Initiative Will Create A More Resilient U.S. Food System, Vilsack Pledges
$4 Billion Initiative Will Create A More Resilient U.S. Food System, Vilsack Pledges

The dollars tagged for such purposes are part of the Build Back Better program, the Biden administration’s COVID-19 relief plan.

Biden Says He Will Not Immediately Remove Phase 1 Trade Deal With China
Biden Says He Will Not Immediately Remove Phase 1 Trade Deal With China

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has said that he will not immediately act to remove the Phase 1 trade agreement, which President Donald Trump inked with China, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

After the Bell: Grain Markets Rally Ahead of Holiday

Heat and dryness in the forecast drove price action as traders prepared for the July 4 break.

GIPSA Final Interim Rule Implementation Delayed

Livestock industry groups applauded the move and expressed optimism it would ultimately be scrapped.