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The Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue says that the U.S. is looking for better trade term with Japan. Japanese trade officials are not giving U.S. products extra access.

AEM is disappointed in the tariffs decision, saying the tariffs will drive up the cost of manufacturing and risk many of the 1.3 million manufacturing jobs.

Foundation for Government Accountability is reporting that the Food stamp loopholes will NOT unfairly penalize children in the school lunch program.

Unemployed rate has hit a near 44-year low and H-2A visa requests have more than doubled. Immigration reform bills making their way to the House floor this week.

The new farm bill that is being worked on could have the same outcome for stricter work requirements for food stamp recipients and payment rules for farmers.

Republican tax plan would deliver “historic relief” for farmers. Canada escalating its trade spat by filing a WTO complaint over American duties against Canada.

Large grain trading firms are cutting spending as a result of low commodity prices. Industry groups federal agencies give in too easily and ‘settle’ when sued by environmental groups. Sam Clovis is no longer under consideration for a USDA undersecretary position

U.S. Wheat Associates will close its office in Cairo, Egypt December 1. But will continue trade service to wheat buyers in Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region on a targeted basis. Canadian dairy policies were brought up during the recently concluded 4th round of NAFTA renegotiations. Meatpacker JBS reportedly has closed seven of its packing plants in Brazil.

Cases of Bird flu has be found. Farmers saying they feels the ag economy has stayed the same from the month of August to September and Kenneth Juster was nominated for U.S. ambassador to India.

More NAFTA talks going on. Hurricane Harvey putting delays in wheat exports.