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ICE Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, David Marin and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Fugitive Operations team search for a Mexican national at a home in Hawthorne

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U.S. Immigration Officials Raid Meat Production Plant in Omaha, Dozens Detained

The Nebraska was the “largest worksite enforcement operation” in the state during the Trump presidency, the Homeland Security Department said. U.S. Congressman Don Bacon told local media 75-80 people were detained.

June 11, 2025 07:05 AM

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Jeronimo–Santa Teresa crossing handles cattle en route to U.S.

Policy

U.S. Suspends Mexican Cattle, Horse and Bison Imports Over Screwworm Pest

Due to the northward spread of New World Screwworm, a month-by-month suspension is effective immediately and will continue until a significant window of containment is achieved.

May 11, 2025 07:03 PM

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News

Bayer to Exit U.S. Seed Treatment Equipment Business, Email Says

Bayer is exiting the seed treatment equipment business in the United States to help the company’s finances, according to an email sent to customers that was seen by Reuters in late April.

May 08, 2025 11:13 AM

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Policy

US EPA Plans to Cut Staff to 1980s Levels, Dissolve Research Office

The agency plans to cut staff to Reagan administration levels and shift research to office run by political appointees. Advocacy groups are concerned about scientific independence.

May 05, 2025 01:40 PM

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A general view of the U. S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington

Policy

More Than 15,000 USDA Employees Have Taken Trump Financial Incentive to Leave

Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.

May 05, 2025 12:16 PM

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FILE PHOTO: Northern Mexico's rural producers fight drought amid water dispute with the U.S.

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Mexico Will Send More Water to Texas to Make Up Treaty Shortfall, USDA Says

U.S. officials and lawmakers have complained that Mexico’s failure to meet its obligations under the treaty is harming Texas farmers. Mexico has argued that it is under drought conditions that have strained the country’s water resources.

April 29, 2025 08:08 AM

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Policy

United States Eases Port Fees On China-Built Ships After Industry Backlash

Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.

April 18, 2025 10:58 AM

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U.S. President Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House

Policy

Trump Suggests Farmers Could Petition to Keep Workers Without Legal Status

Although vague, Trump’s comments during his Cabinet meeting are the most detailed the administration has provided on the fate of farmworkers without legal status — who make up half the farm sector’s workforce — under his plan for mass deportations.

April 11, 2025 09:27 AM

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Politics

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Says New Deals May Be Struck Over Tariffs By End of Week

After China retaliated with its own tariffs, the U.S. said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China would take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

April 08, 2025 07:15 PM

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Politics

Trump Delays Tariffs for Goods Covered Under Mexico, Canada Trade Deal

The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.

March 06, 2025 02:33 PM

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