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As Trade War Simmers, US Soybean Shipments Hit One-Year Low

Shipments of American soybeans are at the lowest level since before the U.S.-China trade war in what could be a worrying sign for growers hoping for the Asian giant to accelerate purchases ahead of a trade deal.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Budget Proposal Includes Cut in Crop Insurance Subsidies

President Donald Trump鈥檚 鈥淚 LOVE YOU!鈥 tweet to farmers is facing another challenge: Budget cuts that will slash subsidies for crop insurance and small growers.

March 12, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Farm Legislation Clears Congress, Moves to Trump鈥檚 Desk

The U.S. House on Dec. 12 passed a farm policy deal, clearing the five-year measure for President Donald Trump鈥檚 signature.

December 14, 2018
Business

Growers Feel Strain of Truck Weight Limits

"Those of us in agriculture find it a little offensive that a fellow hauling containers can get an exemption [for a 100,000-pound truck] that an agricultural person cannot get." 鈥 Joe Boddiford,聽Georgia Peanut Commission

February 4, 2016
Business

Rockfarm Acquires Stake in Global Distribution & Logistics

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics to expand its global service offering, the buyer announced in a statement.

February 3, 2016