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Newhouse: The New Farm Bill Must Provide Peace Of Mind
Newhouse: The New Farm Bill Must Provide Peace Of Mind
With debate over the 2023 Farm Bill set to pick up in the coming months, commodity groups have been building their wish lists and letting lawmakers know what they would like to see in this year’s legislation.   Representative Dan Newhouse, a central Washington farmer, said for him, he wants a Farm Bill that encourages and promotes research and development.  He said ...
Chinese Government Tells Farmers to Replant or Switch Crops
Chinese Government Tells Farmers to Replant or Switch Crops
China’s record heatwave is beginning to disappear, and farmers are assessing the damage caused by the lengthy dry spell.  Reuters said the Chinese government is urging its producers to replant or switch crops where they can.  Over 70 days of extreme temperatures and low rainfall have hit the country’s crops hard.  Rain is forecast ov...

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