spending bill

China Buys U.S. Soybeans; USDA Spending Cuts
China Buys U.S. Soybeans; USDA Spending Cuts
China Buys U.S. Soybeans; USDA Spending Cuts
**Democrats voiced strong objections to funding levels and legislative riders in the Interior/Environment spending bill, but saved amendments for this week when the full House Appropriations Committee will mark up the fiscal 2018 bill. At last week’s hearing, the bill was cleared for consideration by the full committee despite expressions of disappointment from some Democrats...
Dow and Dupont Merger; Spending Bill Talks Continues
Dow and Dupont Merger; Spending Bill Talks Continues
Dow and Dupont Merger; Spending Bill Talks Continues
Merger talks are advancing between Dow Chemical and DuPont Company. The Wall Street Journal reports each have a market capitalization of about $60 billion and could announce a merger in the coming days. The merger would be followed by a three-way breakup of the combined company...
Meat Exports Fall; Farmers Spending Bill Approval
Meat Exports Fall; Farmers Spending Bill Approval
Meat Exports Fall; Farmers Spending Bill Approval
The National Farmers Union commended the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for passing a spending bill that did not include a rider prohibiting funding for implementation of regulations ensuring fairness in marketing. NFU President Roger Johnson stated “It’s wonderful that after all of these years, key regulations overseen by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration will finall