**President Trump didn’t impose tariffs against Mexico and Canada right away as he previously stated.

Trump did direct federal agencies to investigate persistent U.S. trade deficits, unfair trade practices, and alleged currency manipulation by other countries.

Reporters did ask whether the White House would impose an across-the-board tariff on all imports, and the president said, “We may, but we aren’t ready for that right now.”

Spread Of Bird Flu Brings Shortages And Higher Prices For Eggs In The US
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**Compassion in World Farming U.S. has released its latest Egg Track Report, which highlights the evolving landscape of higher-welfare egg production in North America.

While the U.S. continues to lead at about 40% of egg-laying hens now in cage-free systems, Canada trails behind, with over 81% still confined in cages.

Compassion says this disparity underscores both the progress made and the challenges that remain in the transition toward a cage-free future.

Water Issues in the Coachella Valley
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**The USDA’s Ag Research Service and its Partnership for Data Innovations have launched a new web-based application involving soil sampling.

Called the Soil Sample Planning Organizer Tool, or SSPOT, will facilitate digital soil mapping and optimize soil sampling.

Effective soil management relies on understanding various factors that drive soil productivity, including pH levels, nutrient variability, and organic soil carbon.

Soil sampling has emerged as a valuable tool in advancing precision farming.

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