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Cutbacks Announced for Bayer Crop Science Frankfurt Facility
Published Yesterday
Bayer is reorganizing its Crop Science activities in Germany. As a result, the German-based company will discontinue its work in its Frankfurt location at the end of 2028. Bayer plans to sell a portion of the business and relocate other…Morris to Lead USDA AMS
Published Yesterday
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has appointed Erin Morris to be the new administrator of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Morris is currently the associate administrator and has been with the agency for 20 years. Morris succeeds Bruce Summers, who is…CropLife America Appoints Rea
Published Yesterday
BASF Senior Vice President of Agriculture Solutions Paul Rea has been appointed board chair for CropLife America. This is Rea’s second time serving in this role.Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction
Published Yesterday
Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but Van Ahn and Company Marketing Specialist Steve Witt warns the market may be nearing a tipping point. “Labor shortages are keeping the packing plants running at limited capacity.” Witt cited recent…Addressing Farm Labor Shortage
Published Yesterday
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill updates the H-2A program to help address the farm labor shortage. The same bill passed in the House, but through the Senate.Muller Named SD Ag Ambassador
Published Yesterday
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has named Glen Muller as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador. Muller, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, will be given the award at the Governor’s Ag Summit in Deadwood…Farm Aid Coming to MN
Published Yesterday
The 40th anniversary Farm Aid concert will be held in Minneapolis this fall. In a statement, Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson said they’re coming to Minnesota “to fight for a food system that works for all of us.” The all-star…COFCO Invests Heavily in Brazilian Port
Published Yesterday
China is building the world's largest export terminal in Santos, Brazil. The state-owned COFCO is behind this infrastructure investment. When complete, it will increase COFCO’s annual export capacity from 4.5 million tons to 14 million. Soybeans, corn and sugar will…Tax Bill Draft Released
Published Yesterday
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its tax bill. This bill makes the 2017 tax rate reductions permanent. It increases the 199A pass-through deduction for business entities, like S-Corporations and LLCs, from 20 percent to 23 percent. This…