USDA
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Air Cargo
APHIS readies automation for plant, animal product imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture agency looks forward to receiving import documentation through Customs and Border Protection’s International Trade Data System.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Trucking revenues grew by nearly $100 billion in 2018
American Trucking Associations annual Trucking Trends report shows nearly $800 billion flowed into industry, 13.8 percent increase.
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Driver issues
Trump administration seeks clarity for ag and livestock haulers
FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.
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Regulation
Federal agencies give hemp a boost
The industry notched at least two big wins this past week.
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News
Today’s Pickup: USDA says states can’t block hemp transport
Legal opinion aims to clear the air surrounding movement of products allowed under federal law across the United States.
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News
U.S. Department of Agriculture lowers export estimates for corn, wheat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its export projections for corn and wheat in the 2018-2019 harvest season amid slumping grain volumes and Midwest…
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News
2018 Farm Bill allows interstate hemp supply chain
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and opened the door for interstate hemp transportation. Now hemp manufacturers are…
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Market Update
Critical USDA functions operating during U.S. government shutdown – but agricultural community is wary
The third week of the partial Federal government shutdown is impacting U.S. agriculture. Without full funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not providing…
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Economics
Freight delays loom if government shutdown goes long-term
Freight clearance at border crossing at ports could be susceptible to backups and delays if Washington lawmakers are unable to resolve the funding crisis sooner…
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Maritime
Brazil-premium for soybeans could see Chinese buyers increasing shipments from the US
China imposed a 25% import duty on US soybean imports in July and a domestic shortage of beans is now resulting in Chinese traders paying…
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