U.S. secures new Asian trade deals to boost ag exports
Source: Ag Daily
On Sunday, Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced that President Donald J. Trump has secured new Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached frameworks for future agreements with Thailand and Vietnam.
USDA cattle plan: Ag agency unveils plan to reinvigorate cattle industry
Source: The Fence Post
The U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed a plan on Oct. 22, 2025, to “fortify” the American beef industry, strengthen ranches, rebuild capacity and lower costs for consumers.
While authorities agree on the threat that New World screwworms (NWS) poses if it makes the jump over the U.S. border from Mexico, in the last couple of weeks local, state, and federal officials have found themselves at odds on how to mitigate the risk to U.S. livestock, producers, and markets.
The tide might be turning in the creation of new replacement heifers in the U.S. dairy industry, but the contraction will continue for at least the next three years, according to economists at CoBank.
At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November
Source: Politico
Nutrition programs like SNAP and another one serving low-income mothers and infants have been caught in the crossfire of lawmakers’ spending negotiations, with the shutdown now in its fourth week.
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