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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Commodity/Trade Groups,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: www.chicagojournal.com

Corn growers to vote on increasing checkoff next month

Growers who sell a bushel of corn in Illinois pay the checkoff to the marketing board to promote the industry. The money is used for research, marketing, and education.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Commodity/Trade Groups,

02/14/2022 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Why farming, leadership go hand in hand

LaPorte County, Ind., couple explains how farm group involvement and community service have strengthened their farm.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Commodity/Trade Groups,

02/13/2022 SOURCE: illinoisnewsroom.org

The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ. - Illinois Newsroom

This story is a collaboration between Investigate Midwest and Watchdog Writers Group. The newsrooms are continuing to cover Farm Bureaus and their influence. Is there an aspect of the Farm Bureau you think is underreported or not getting enough attention? Please contact Sky Chadde, sky.chadde@investigatemidwest.org, or Madison McVan, madison.mcvan@investigatemidwest.org. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls itself the “Voice […]

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Topics: Beef Cattle, Environment, Climate Change, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Following is a response from US Cattlemen's organizations after the New York Times posts a long video blaming environmental issues on beef producers.

Threat to Ranchers' Livelihoods: NCBA responds to New York Times blaming ag for climate woes

Ag leaders are coming out swinging, after a New York Times editorial that blames agriculture for the world's climate woes.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soybeans, Environment, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Biodiesel Board Rebrands as Clean Fuels Alliance America

The National Biodiesel Board today unveiled its new name and new brand, Clean Fuels Alliance America, during the opening session of the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. The transformation to Clean Fuels helps the industry represent all its industry members: biodiesel, renewable diesel and

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, USDA, Government / Policies, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/26/2022 SOURCE: www.meatpoultry.com

AFBF asks for a change to cattle price discovery bill

The association is urging the government to not mandate minimums.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Government / Policies, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/25/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Largest U.S. farm group opposes cattle market quotas

The American Farm Bureau supports the sentiment of the Senate bill, aimed at increasing competition, but not the inclusion of mandatory cash sales.

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Trade (Commodities), Commodity/Trade Groups,

Tanzania's trade surplus across East Africa rose to $484 million

Tanzania also recorded a $19.6 million trade deficit with Kenya as trade disputes amongst the partner states escalated in the region.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Op-ed: The US should use agricultural trade to help Cuba and build lasting economic bridges

One attainable goal of President Joe Biden’s Cuba policy should be to focus on solving the food crisis in the island nation.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Dairy, Trade (Commodities), Commodity/Trade Groups,

Report: Canada Not Fulfilling USMCA - Mid-West Farm Report

A dispute settlement panel created last year to investigate Canada’s allocation of its tariff-rate quotas for dairy products under the... Read More

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