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House Ag Committee approves Farm Bill 2.0 with bipartisan support

Last week, the House Ag Committee passed Farm Bill 2.0, which means that the legislation will now be up to the full House of Representatives for consi...

12h ago

U.S. beef regaining market share in Colombia

U.S. beef exports to Colombia rebounded last year, climbing 23% in volume (4,232 metric tons) and 77% in value ($40.8 million) compared to 2024 - when...

13h ago

New seed delivery system designed to deliver more even emergence

Agriculture technology is always striving to make improvements to equipment that can enhance a farmer's ability to optimize performance. ArrowTube is ...

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Pesticide liability debate intensifies in farm bill fight

A growing dispute over pesticide regulations has emerged as a key flashpoint in negotiations over the next federal farm bill. Lawmakers debated provis...

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