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Lawsuits across U.S. take on reporting law; Oregon hearing on tap

An Oregon judge heard arguments this week on the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act, a law Congress ...

Business

R-Calf joins lawsuit challenging Corporate Transparency Act

Cattle producer organization R-CALF USA has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department and the Office of ...

Business

Labor Dept.’s proposed independent contractor rule could impact ag

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new set of guidelines for distinguishing employees from independent contractors. ...

Business

Fuel prices top concern for trucking industry

Fuel prices moved ahead of a years-long driver shortage to become the No. 1 trucking industry concern in ...

Agriculture

The Philippines views U.S. agriculture, food as reliable

USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says buyers in the Philippines find the U.S. to be a ...

Business

FTC looks into supply chain disruptions

The Federal Trade Commission is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information ...

Agriculture

Low interest rates benefit farm economy, but how long with they last?

Efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed interest rates to record lows in 2020. ...

Business

Drone startup to offer crop-dusting service

Boston-based startup Guardian Agriculture has invented an autonomous crop-dusting drone intended to complement or replace crop dusting using ...

Business

Alt-milk? A look inside the rise of plant-based beverages

Alternative, plant-based “milks,” often called alt-milks, have catapulted in popularity the past few years. Dairy groups say the term ...

Business

Economist: COVID-19 downturn anything but typical

Farmers should constantly run a “stress test” on their business, an economist recently told Northwest audiences. “Can I ...

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