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Thousands of Kentucky farms involved in direct community sales.
Donald Trump has chosen Peter Navarro, one of the most ardent critics of trade with China, to head his newly created National Trade Council -- a move many consider to be the opening shot in a trade war.
The bill would unwind Montana water law, a premise that virtually guarantees its failure at the Legislature.
Lots of questions and even some answers emerge as the new administration takes shape.
Less corn and soybeans could be destined for China if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with placing tariffs on Chinese imports.
The death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro offers an early glimpse at how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will need to balance his pro-growth economic plans and allegiance to business with the hard-line campaign pledges that helped him win the election.
Food production is a global effort, and officials at The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company, say they are willing to cross borders for good business opportunities. Climate recently announced it has acquired VitalFields, a farm management software company based in Estonia.
Since election night Farm Country has been buzzing over speculation of who President-Elect Trump will appoint to lead the EPA and USDA. Here’s who made the short list.
As healthcare bills come in, one thing farmers hope one of the top priorities on President-elect Trump’s list will be to repeal and replace Obamacare.
China’s stance on U.S. trade can be illustrated by one of Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion: For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.