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Farm bill discussions continue

The president of the National Farmers Union says the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees continue to have farm bill conversations. “That’s probably the best news we can hear at this point.” And Rob Larew says even in a lame duck...

Prices & politics highlight Ag Day discussions at Illinois State Fair

Prices and politics are highlighting discussions at the kickoff of the Illinois State Fair.                  KJ Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, says the annual tradition of Ag Day represents an industry homecoming. “This is one of those times where we get...

Chinese manufactured drones ban discussions happening in congress

The CEO of a U.S. drone manufacturer is monitoring proposed legislation that would ban Chinese-made drones.  Arthur Erickson, CEO of U.S. drone manufacture Hylio, says Chinese manufacture DJI has 70 to 80% of the world’s drone market share. “What this bill is doing is...

Canada watching farm bill discussions “closely”

A major U.S. trading partner is paying attention to farm bill negotiations. USDA Undersecretary for Trade Alexis Taylor is on a trade mission to Canada and spoke to Brownfield from Vancouver Wednesday. “In Canada they watch closely the discussion around the farm bill. From...