Alison Rice

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Deere over the deal, citing concerns about lack of competition and likely higher costs for U.S. farmers.

August 03, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alison Rice

$100 Ideas

What Is Your Farm’s Competitive Advantage?

Building and sustaining a thriving farm operation requires more than just managing dollars and cents, according to a farmdoc Daily article by Michael Langemeier of Purdue University.

November 17, 2020 07:29 PM

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Alison Rice

Krysta Harden (right) hosts a Google Hangout for beginning farmers.

Policy

Krysta Harden Joins DuPont After Leaving USDA

Krysta Harden, the former U.S. deputy secretary of agriculture, will join DuPont as vice president of public policy and chief sustainability officer.

November 16, 2020 11:11 PM

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Alison Rice

Policy

FDA: New Guidelines for GM Food Labels

The federal government on Thursday issued new guidelines for the voluntary labeling of genetically modified foods, outlining what food manufacturers should and should not say.

November 16, 2020 11:10 PM

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Alison Rice

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Policy

Syngenta, Monsanto in Merger Standoff

With billions of dollars at stake, the negotiations over Monsanto’s proposed—and so far rejected—merger with Syngenta have moved on to a very visible stage, with both companies speaking directly to shareholders, farmers, and the public.

November 16, 2020 11:09 PM

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Alison Rice

Policy

Senate Vote Expected on Section 179 Next Week

After a day of senatorial stubbornness and political tussling, the Senate now seems willing to vote on a bill that would extend the Section 179 tax deduction through Dec. 31 of this year and expand it to $500,000.

November 16, 2020 11:09 PM

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Alison Rice

Policy

Agriculture Reacts Angrily to WOTUS Rule

If the EPA thought that its latest version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule might find favor with farmers and ranchers, the agency knows better now.

November 16, 2020 11:09 PM

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Alison Rice