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The New York City Council went forward with a citywide ban on processed meats in New York City schools, meaning no more bologna, salami, pepperoni or bacon.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is hailing new opportunities for U.S. beef producers that the recently signed deal with the European Union offers.

Since the legalization of industrial hemp, farmers across the country are reporting theft from their leafy, green crop.

U.S. Trade Representative rejected policies by the European Union to block producers from using common cheese names like fontina, gorgonzola, asiago and feta.

China has offered to go on a six-year buying spree that would increase annual goods imports from the U-S with a combined value of more than $1 trillion.

China’s major pork producers sharply cut 2018 profit estimates, after African swine fever devastated prices and demand for pork in the world’s largest hog producer.

**The buzz continues over getting a Farm Bill done before year end.
American Farm Bureau Federation’s Andrew Walmsley and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall both say they remain optimistic.
But, Farm Journal’s Jim Wiese…

Mexico's quick responds increase in tariffs target pork legs, apples, grapes and cheeses as well as steel products from U.S. states that supported Trump in 2016.

With the new Monsanto acquisition, Bayer has reduced its expected earnings. USDA was working to make the department the entry point for H-2A applications.

The Federal district courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to the Waters of the U.S. rule. International feed tonnage has exceeded 1 billion metric tons.