Scrambling Trump eyes surprise reversal to rescue Susan Collins: reportPresident Donald Trump is expected to lift some tariffs on Canadian goods to help Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and other Republicans in the midterms, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday in an exclusive. The changes could come as soon as Friday and would likely eliminate 50% tariffs on certain agricultural and forestry products, people familiar with the…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →EconomyFood
Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service after a judge blocked the changes last week. The administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City and close many research stations and regional offices. It’s part of a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoSources (2)Whole story →PlanetFoodforest service reorganization
CFTC Chair on Prediction Markets, Election, Oil TradesCFTC Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is keeping a close eye on prediction markets ahead of the US midterm elections. Selig says he's disappointed Congress did not pass the Clarity Act which would have set up new rules for the crypto industry. Selig also says the agency is scrutinizing oil market trading related to President Donald Trump's…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
The Maga governor candidate in the Maga state who is not talking about TrumpByron Donalds removed mentions of the president from his website and has barely uttered his name – will his ploy prove successful in a tight governor’s race? It took Byron Donalds, addressing a wildly supportive crowd at a rally in Florida’s bluest county, some time to list those he blamed for any “affordability” issues they might be experiencing. Joe…The Guardian2d agoWhole story →Food
Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.The post Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act. appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica2d agoWhole story →FoodHealthbird flu outbreak
Collins says she secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmersSen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she has “secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries” as the Trump administration announces it has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian imports. This comes ahead of a tight Senate race in Maine. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.NBC News2d agoWhole story →EconomyFood
Surging diesel prices loom over Republicans in Iowa's midterm racesIt's been more than a decade since Iowa has had a Democratic governor or senator. But this year, with the incumbents retiring, both races are competitive. As Peter Tubbs at Iowa PBS reports, record-high diesel prices have hit the state's agriculture industry particularly hard and could influence the midterm elections.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationThe Trump administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City, shutter 23 research stations, and close many regional offices and replace them with state offices.PBS NewsHour1d agoWhole story →EducationPlanet
DWEE rolls out ONE RED data bank, grant programsThe Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) chose a venue at last month’s Husker Harvest Days near Grand Island to roll out its new ONE RED program, intended to leverage federal funding to strengthen the state’s economy while reducing harmful air pollutant emissions. The presenters touted two aspects of the program as a boon to ag…Aurora News-Register1d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetone red program launch
Two new directors begin terms on NE Corn BoardGov. Jim Pillen recently appointed Mike Bergen of Aurora to serve as the District 3 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), which represents Hamilton, Merrick, Polk and York counties. Bergen is replacing Brandon Hunnicutt of Giltner, who has served on the board since 2014 and chose not to seek reappointment.Aurora News-Register1d agoWhole story →FoodJim Pillennebraska corn board appointments
Federal judge blocks USDA reorganization plan affecting Beltsville research centerA federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)from moving forward with key parts of its reorganization plan, temporarily halting the plaWJLA10d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationusda reorganization blocked
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's effort to close Maryland research centerThe Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George's County will remain open for now after a federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to close the facility.CBS News10d agoWhole story →EducationJustice
Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs stopgap bill as House returns : NPRNPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.NPR2mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentGlenn Iveygovernment shutdown deadline
Federal judge halts USDA relocation plan impacting DC, Maryland jobsThe ruling halts plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from D.C. to Utah, relocate federal agricultural research jobs in Beltsville, Maryland, andWTOP11d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentusda relocation plan halted
Letter: Ilhan Omar has a lot going against her in Trump worldSalt Lake Tribune23h agoWhole story →Ilhan Omar
Before your loved ones lose their federal benefits, send them this textKeep these tips in mind in order to navigate new eligibility requirements for federal food, health care and energy assistance.The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Gilroy Holding Center halted by courtA federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt construction on a planned detention facility in Gilroy.The Mercury News1mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetgilroy detention center halt
