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U.S. Will Act 'Early and Often' if Problems Arise Under USMCA  
U.S. Will Act 'Early and Often' if Problems Arise Under USMCA

The United States will take action "early and often" to challenge violations of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement once it takes effect on July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers.

 
 
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Newest U.S. Beef Packing Plant Poised to Make Big Splash  
Newest U.S. Beef Packing Plant Poised to Make Big Splash

Thirty-four miles southeast of Kansas City, Mo. a small meat processing facility is gearing up for a big expansion—and the potential to make waves in the national livestock processing scene.

 
 
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Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z  
Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z

In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Click here to learn more or to register.

 
 
Nearly $3 Billion In Assistance Has Gone to Farmers with CFAP So Far  
Nearly $3 Billion In Assistance Has Gone to Farmers with CFAP So Far

USDA rolled out the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) with $16 billion in aid to farmers. So far, it's estimated nearly $3 billion in assistance has gone out with direct payments averaging $13,000 per producer.

 
 
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Are You Ready for COVID-10 Reintegration?  
Are You Ready for COVID-10 Reintegration?

Answer these seven questions about how soon you’ll allow company sales and support reps on your farm or ranch.

 
 
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Join our $100 Ideas Club  
Join our $100 Ideas Club

Think you have an idea worth $100 – or even $200? Submit it here! Upon publication in Farm Journal, the Double Your Money winner receives $200. Other farmers featured receive $100 each.

 
 
Claas Debuts the Lexion 6000 Series Straw Walker Combines  
Claas Debuts the Lexion 6000 Series Straw Walker Combines

Claas is expanding its harvesting lineup with the new Lexion 6000 Series straw walker combines.

 
 
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Agriculture Market Terms: 101  
Agriculture Market Terms: 101

Volatile market periods call for fast decision making. Read up on the market terms you should know to stay informed and prepared.

 
 
Bayer Scraps U.S. Plans To Produce Crop Chemical Blocked By Court  
Bayer Scraps U.S. Plans To Produce Crop Chemical Blocked By Court

Bayer AG said on Tuesday it will scrap a nearly $1 billion project to produce the chemical dicamba in the United States, but said the move is unrelated to a federal court decision that blocked sales of weed killers based on the product.

 
 
American Farmers #FarmON <br />  
American Farmers #FarmON

Have dog, will travel. Chances are your best supervisor has four legs, and they help drive you to #FarmON. Click here to see the photos submitted by your fellow farmers. Then share how you #FarmON by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photo or video.

 
 

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