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USTR’s Doud says rising China purchases give credence to 'phase one' commitments

06/24/20 6:45 AM By Bill Tomson and Sara Wyant

The Washington offices of the U.S. Trade Representative are buzzing as collaboration with China over the “phase one” deal continues and final preparations are made for the launch of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud said he expects both deals will lead to increased sales of U.S. farm products.

Daybreak May 15: USDA finalizes historic overhaul of biotech regs

05/15/20 8:54 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

The Trump administration has finalized the first major changes to regulation of agricultural biotechnology in more than three decades.

USDA eases biotech regulations to exempt some crops

05/14/20 3:33 PM By Steve Davies and Philip Brasher

The Agriculture Department has finalized a sweeping overhaul of its approval process for biotech crops that will exempt some gene modifications from regulation and allow developers to decide on their own whether their products qualify.

Could Kenya FTA open new biotech potential in Africa?

05/13/20 6:34 AM By Bill Tomson

Anti-biotech activists and sentiment are entrenched throughout Africa, but U.S. farm groups and businesses are hoping a free trade agreement with Kenya will help the country break through its GMO barriers and provide an example to other nations of what the science can do for farmers and food security.

Can cows be used to fight coronavirus?

03/25/20 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Bovine plasma donors genetically engineered to produce human antibodies are in the front lines of the struggle against coronavirus.

Washington Week Ahead: Cabinet members face Hill questions; biotech gets focus

03/08/20 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who insists he’s optimistic about a farm economy rebound this year, faces a pair of congressional hearings this week where he is certain to face further grilling about trade prospects and future of the Market Facilitation Program.

FDA launches initiative to provide GMO info

03/04/20 5:00 PM By Steve Davies

The Food and Drug Administration is leading a multi-agency effort to educate consumers about genetically engineered foods through a new “Feed Your Mind” initiative.

Ahead of visit to India, Trump insistent on trade deal

02/19/20 6:40 AM By Bill Tomson

President Donald Trump says he wants a trade agreement with India, but suggested Tuesday that a partial pact will come first, followed by a more comprehensive deal later this year or after the election.

ASA fills crop protection and biotech policy role

02/06/20 2:15 PM By Ben Nuelle

The American Soybean Association is one step closer to building out a new team to represent them on Capitol Hill.

White House photo of phase one deal signing

China commits to cut trade barriers, increase ag purchases

01/15/20 4:15 PM By Bill Tomson

China has committed to buy at least $80 billion in U.S. farm products over the next two years and the country also agreed to sweeping structural changes that promise to improve trade on a more permanent basis for U.S. beef, pork, rice, corn, wheat, soybeans and other commodities.

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Mike Frank, Nutrien

This week’s Open Mic guest is Mike Frank, executive vice president and CEO of retail at Nutrien. In the midst of a challenging ag economy, Nutrien continues to expand retail outlets and acquire companies while expanding products and services for their customers. Frank says the company’s growth is founded on finding agronomic and financial solutions for its customers. He believes revenue from carbon sequestration will soon find its way to the farm gate. As a company, Frank says they share common requests with farmers from Washington including open trade, access to technology and expanded rural broadband.

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Because of Covid, many Kansans have witnessed a troubling scene most have never encountered—empty shelves at the grocery store. This meant people experienced a new kind of fear. The fear of going hungry.

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