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China Agrees to Buy More U.S. Soybeans

Ag Secretary Perdue tweeted the news Friday afternoon

November 30, 2020

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A report at KFYR TV says China has agreed to buy more U.S. soybeans, according to federal officials.

After an Oval Office meeting with President Trump, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tweeted Friday afternoon that China has committed to buying an additional 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans.

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Report highlights investment and data needs in US agricultural supply chains

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Fatal fall at North Dakota grain elevator under investigation

Grain Supply Chain

Report highlights investment and data needs in US agricultural supply chains

Four-year review underscores importance of infrastructure upgrades and improved data transparency for grain transportation resilience.

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Brand Insights

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SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

Learn about the more commonly used drive solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE for the agriculture industry that help keep the most demanding processes up and running without missing a beat.

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Legislative News

OSHA increases maximum penalties for workplace safety violations

Department of Labor adjusts civil penalty amounts to account for inflation, with willful violations now carrying fines up to $165,514.

Legislative News

California Governor proposes E15 inclusion in state budget

Biofuel trade association hails potential for lower fuel costs and reduced emissions in the Golden State.

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Legislative News

Boozman, Klobuchar to lead US Senate ag committee

John Boozman moves from ranking member to chairman, while Amy Klobuchar takes over as ranking member.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

4 macro trends transforming the US feed industry in 2025

National Grain & Feed Association's David Fairfield, senior vice president of feed, shared his thoughts on the critical issues the U.S. feed sector must prepare for in 2025.

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Business & Markets

Secretary Vilsack pledges long-term support for North Carolina's hurricane recovery

Relief programs include emergency loans, crop insurance assistance and housing support for farmers and rural residents.

Legislative News

Lawmakers seek quick aid to hurricane-hit ag producers

Members of both houses, representing five southeastern states, want to “fully fund unmet agricultural disaster relief needs in our states and across the nation.”

Legislative News

Farmers, ranchers ‘anxious’ as farm bill expires

A one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill expired September 30, and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives don’t have the votes to pass a new bill, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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Regulatory Updates

OSHA addresses Emergency Response Rule concerns

The agency is reviewing feedback from stakeholders and may consider excluding volunteer organizations.

AFIA's key legislative priorities with Leah Wilkinson [Podcast]

The association is focused on the Innovative Feed Act, the farm bill, securing agriculture supply chains and more.

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Legislative News

USDA approaches CRP acreage cap with over 2.2 million acres offered

The Grassland CRP saw nearly 1.44 million acres enrolled, with significant contributions from states like Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico.

Legislative News

USDA announces $99.6 million for clean energy projects

This announcement is part of a broader initiative that channels over $600 million into more than 4,500 projects nationwide.

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