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| Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming from USDA The second round of trade mitigation payments will be coming to aid farmers and ranchers affected by trade retaliation from other countries. Find out more. |
| Possible Reduction in Peanut Acreage Next Year With some noting fewer peanuts will be needed, Tyron Spearman reports there could be a reduction in peanut acreage next year. Reduction could vary depending on other factors. Hear more. |
| Farm Bill Removes Hemp as Controlled Substance On Dec. 12, Congress passed the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, better known as the farm bill, which is awaiting President Trump’s signature. The important legislation amends the classification of hemp as a Schedule I drug. Learn more. |
| Farmers Optimistic as China Buys U.S. Soybeans Alabama soybean farmers are optimistic in light of China’s Dec. 12 purchase of U.S. soybeans, the nation’s first substantial U.S. agricultural purchase following a trade truce struck earlier this month. Read more. |
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