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The Push to Lift the Ban on Industrial Hemp Is Back, With an Unlikely Leader
Everything old is new.
Kansas Governor Signs “Tyson Bill,” Despite Protests
The governor smoothed the way for exactly the kinds of operations that sparked protests just a few months ago.
China Joins the Fray, Reacts to US Tariffs With Huge Tariffs of Their Own
Wine, fruit, nuts, and ginseng. And it could get worse.
The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Clears Antitrust Questions in Europe
One step closer to conglomerating.
“Farmers for Free Trade” Runs Ad During “Fox and Friends” To Get Trump’s Attention
The commercial features a farmer from Montana and will run in D.C. and Florida, where the president spends most of his time.
What’s Going on With the Roundup-Causes-Cancer Monsanto Lawsuit?
A judge runs up against a wall of scientific non-consensus.
E.U. Weighs Agricultural Tariffs As Retaliation for Trump’s Steel Tariffs
Producers of orange juice, peanut butter, corn, bourbon, and more will be hurt if Trump’s tariffs go forward.
What Is the “Protect Interstate Commerce Act” and Why Does It Matter?
Congressman Steve King (R-IA) has proposed the measure as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, but its chances of getting approved seem slim.
Trump Wants to Replace Some SNAP Benefits with a “Blue Apron-Type” Food Box
Under the Trump administration’s new budget proposal, SNAP recipients would receive about half of their benefits as a box of prepackaged food.
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