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Trump to select more key officials | Congress returns | Employment report
Government shutdown averted; Water resources bill gets final approval
By Aman Mann: Haryana, India When Vandana Shiva spoke to students at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa on November 16, she used one of her favorite lines: “Seeds must be in the hands of farmers.”
By Sudhindra Kulkarni: Malli Village, Karnataka State, India The cultivation of genetically modified mustard remains just out of reach for India. Our government has indicated that although it wants to push ahead
By Terry Wanzek: Jamestown, North Dakota I don’t tell reporters at the New York Times how to write their articles. Maybe they should consider not telling me how to run my farm. That was my first thought
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The Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group has authored a report on the possible implications for the food and agriculture sectors of the election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as the 45th Pr
Trump to name some top personnel | Congress returns | Yellen testifies
Election time | Another FBI announcement | Senate races close | Fed watch
Initial Fiscal 2017 outlook is for higher US agricultural exports and imports
Gradual adjustments to policy seen | US economy has picked up from modest pace in 1H 2016 | Two dissenting votes
Area in CRP as Fiscal 2017 starts is ‘close’ to 24-million-acre limit
By Andrew Weidemann: Rupanyup, Victoria, Australia If you’ve ever enjoyed an Australian beer such as Crown Lager or Fosters, there’s a chance you’ve tasted something I’ve grown on my farm
Strongest performance for U.S. economy since third quarter 2014 could help Clinton
Extensions still likely, time frame uncertain
Grocery store prices now seen down from 2015; overall price rise now just 1%
Election focus turns to Senate, House | Fed speakers galore | Food prices
By Bill Horan: Rockwell City, IA The Department of Agriculture has announced that it will spend $20 million to buy cheese from dairy farmers. The purpose of the purchase, according to an August 23 press release,
Last presidential debate | Control of Senate and House | Fed speakers
Prevent-plant acres increase slightly, but remain well under 2015
Level for 2016 crops so far are well below indemnities for 2015 crops
Elections heat up | USDA reports | Light economic report week | Fed officials