DC Signal to Noise: Big Infrastructure Plans Require a Big Budget

DC Signal To Noise: It’s time to take a closer look at the U.S. China trade relationship and the clock is ticking on the infrastructure bill.

By Chip Flory

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June 24, 2021 01:56 PM

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer recap the hot topics last week and a look ahead to what to watch this week.

Watch the video above or listen to the podcast below for discussion on these topics and more: Clip and Jim take a closer look at the U.S. China trade relationship and the clock is ticking on the infrastructure bill.

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