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Tom Polansek

Tom Polansek

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Economy|Political|US

Trump trade war dries up sorghum sales to China but US farmers plan to plant more

U.S.

Trump trade war dries up sorghum sales to China but US farmers plan to plant more
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

US egg imports meant to drive prices down could be hit by tariffs

U.S.

US egg imports meant to drive prices down could be hit by tariffs
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump health layoffs include staff overseeing bird flu response, source says

The Trump administration has fired staff who were working on the U.S.

Trump health layoffs include staff overseeing bird flu response, source says
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World

China says beef tariff investigation will be fair

China said it would deliver a "fair and objective" ruling following a hearing in its ongoing investigation into beef imports that could lead to higher

China says beef tariff investigation will be fair
Asia|Business|Economy|US

US beef sales to China skid after Beijing lets export registrations lapse

U.S. beef sales to China have taken a dive, U.S. government data showed on Thursday, after Beijing allowed the expiration of registrations that had permitted

US beef sales to China skid after Beijing lets export registrations lapse
Business|Economy|Food|US

Smithfield Foods says materials costs, Easter date dampen Q1 profit

Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday that cautious consumer spending and higher raw materials costs are limiting profit in its packaged meats business, as

Smithfield Foods says materials costs, Easter date dampen Q1 profit
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak

The U.S. has almost doubled imports of Brazilian eggs once used only for pet food and is considering relaxing regulations for eggs laid by chickens raised

US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak
Health|Science|US

USDA to invest up to $100 million for projects to combat bird flu

The U.S.

USDA to invest up to $100 million for projects to combat bird flu
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Political|US

Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent

The Trump administration said on Monday it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly,

Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent

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