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Innovative mentorship effort to support new farmers and ranchers is launched
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Aug. 5 with officials…
Aug 14, 2017 · By USDA
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Poll: Tax reform needed for farmers and America
A commanding majority of American voters support tax reform, a nationwide poll shows, while…
Aug 14, 2017 · By American Farm Bureau Federation
Policy
Ignored law could be a game changer
A little-known regulation from 1980 could upend how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is…
Aug 14, 2017 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
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Red meat exports strong in first half of 2017
U.S. beef and pork exports continued to trend above year-ago levels in June, capping…
Aug 14, 2017 · By USMEF
Policy
Tax credit for R&D
The tax law is loaded with specialized tax credits, designed to reward what Congress…
Aug 14, 2017 · By Andy Biebl, DTN tax columnist
Policy
Fires underscore need for action
Wildfires are currently burning in a number of western states, drawing attention to the…
Aug 7, 2017 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor