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In this opinion piece, Alex Mathews, president and CEO of the Animal Health Institute, argues that progress is being made in preventing antibiotic resistance in the animal health sector.

In this opinion piece, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, argues that the latest forecasts for farm income and agricultural trade underscore the need for a new farm bill. 

In this opinion piece, Marshall Matz, senior counsel at OFW Law, discusses the negative global impact he says the Hamas attack has had on food security in agriculture. 

In this opinion piece, the president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Keeff Felty, says there are real-world consequences for farmers and rural communities if a bipartisan, a new farm bill doesn't pass this year. 

In this opinion piece, Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., argues that the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress are putting climate ideology ahead of providing farmers the assistance they need. 

In this opinion piece, Dean Bubley, rounder, and director of Disruptive Analysis in London, discusses rural spectrum opportunities and connectivity and their potential impacts on precision agriculture. 

In this opinion piece, former U.S. Senator and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns criticizes legislation recently introduced in Congress that he contends would give foreign entities the power to bring frivolous patent lawsuits that threaten the use of advanced agricultural technology by family farmers.

In this opinion piece, Jon Doggett, former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, responds to a previous op-ed by Kip Tom and expresses concern about the impact of Donald Trump's policy positions on agriculture. 

In this opinion piece, Kip Tom, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the UN food and agriculture agencies, argues that the Biden-Harris administration has been bad for agriculture and consumers, and he says it's time for the government to stand up for farmers and ranchers. 

In this opinion piece, Ed Treacy, who is vice president of supply chain for the International Fresh Produce Association, argues for a proposal developed by the fresh produce industry to modernize traceability and alleviate scanning burdens.