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U.S. Farmers Face ‘Financial Calamity’ Without Extra Aid Soon, Republican Lawmakers Say
By Bo Erickson and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - As U.S. farmers enter autumn harvest season worried that low crop prices and a trade war could hurt their livelihoods, Republican farm-state lawmakers are urging President Donald...

Taiwan goodwill mission signs letter of intent to buy 132 million bushels of U.S. wheat
Photo: U.S. Wheat Associates Representatives from the Taiwan Flour Millers Association and U.S. Wheat Associates signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 3.6 MMT (132.3 million bushels) of U.S. wheat between 2026 and 2029. During a signing...

India Praises ‘Positive’ and ‘Forward-Looking’ Trade Talks with U.S.
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday trade discussions with a U.S. delegation to New Delhi were “positive” and “forward-looking.” “Acknowledging the enduring importance of bilateral trade between India and the U.S., the...

Ex-U.S. Ambassador Warns Washington Has Ceded Information Space in Central Asia
Former U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Daniel Rosenblum, has warned that Washington has “surrendered” its influence in Central Asia’s information sphere, allowing Russia and China to dominate the narrative. His remarks were reported...

Solution to India-U.S. tariff issues likely in eight to 10 weeks: CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said that if the tariffs on India stayed on, there would be a drop in exports to the U.S. File | Photo Credit: ANI Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday (September 18, 2025)...

Policy Updates: Most U.S. corn growers see farm economy in crisis, new survey shows
Republicans split over Prop 12 as farm bill talks continue (Agri-Pulse): 14 House Republicans have urged Agriculture Committee leaders not to include a fix for California’s Proposition 12 in the upcoming farm bill, pushing back against industry...

Meyer Burger gives up on selling itself as a whole, sells U.S. solar production tools
Sales of module and cell production equipment to, respectively, Waaree Solar Americas and Babacomari North Solar further thin chances of any Meyer Burger revival of its domestic production. September 18, 2025 Ben Santarris From pv magazine USA...

United States is defined by immigration
For generations, the United States has been defined by immigration. From the Irish and Italians who built our railroads to the engineers and scientists who power Silicon Valley, immigrants have always been a cornerstone of America’s progress. Yet...

PlantArcBio Secures U.S. and South Korea Patents for DIPPER™ Platform, Advancing Gene-Editing Optimization in Crops
DIPPER™ platform accelerates development of drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resilient crops worldwide TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PlantArcBio (TASE: PLNT) is pleased to announce that it has been granted patents in the United...

Man in U.S. illegally since 2019 to be sentenced after drunken driving arrest
A citizen of Mexico who pleaded guilty to being in the U.S. illegally since 2019 will be sentenced Thursday and will face deportation proceedings, according to federal court records. Jose Luis Gonzalez Cruz, aka Jose Gonzalez, pleaded guilty Aug....

Downing Russian Drones: “The U.S. and Europe Should Learn From Us”
Looking back, it was a prescient warning. Just the day before the Kremlin sent 19 unmanned aerial vehicles deep into Polish territory, prompting NATO to scramble its most advanced fighter jets and anti-missile air defenses, I met with the...

Farm income expected to be up for 2025
Farm income is expected to be above 2024’s level, but this year the increase was tied to record livestock prices and government payments. Net cash farm income was set at $180.7 billion and net farm income was $179.8 billion, according to Carrie...

S. Díez (Inexmoda) on Colombian Fashion: Competing with Value, Not Prices
From Colombia to the world, Latin American fashion aspires to consolidate its global leap with its sights set on the United States and Europe. To accelerate this process, last July, Medellin turned fashion into business with its annual edition of...

Rockefeller Foundation’s New U.S. $50 Million Initiative Finds Widespread Support for International Cooperation in Landmark 34-Country Survey
36,405 adults surveyed in U.S., China, Germany, Japan, India, UK, France, Italy, Canada, Brazil, and 23 countries in Africa, Asia & Oceania, Europe, MENA, Latin America Alongside the survey, The Rockefeller Foundation launched a new US$50 million...

Iowa Republicans urge deal with China, world's biggest soybean buyer
Iowa Republicans are urging a trade deal with China to resume U.S. soybean purchases. China has not bought U.S. soybeans for the new marketing year due to tariffs, depressing prices for American farmers. The trade dispute has made U.S. soybeans...

Ashley Hinson discusses trucking bill and highlights Iowa agriculture
U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson, who serves Iowa’s 2nd district in Congress, recently used her social media platform to discuss legislative initiatives and highlight Iowa’s agricultural industry.On September 15, 2025, Hinson posted about new...

Trump’s UK state visit shifts from pomp to politics and investment
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new technology partnership at a business roundtable Thursday, where they were joined by executives highlighting efforts to deepen ties on artificial intelligence and...

US farmers face ‘financial calamity’ without extra aid soon, lawmakers say
As U.S. farmers enter autumn harvest season worried that low crop prices and a trade war could hurt their livelihoods, Republican farm-state lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump’s administration to issue economic aid for farmers by year’s...

Ed Sheeran Announces North American 2026 Loop Tour: Full Dates, Pre- sale and general ticket details
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran has officially unveiled the North American leg of his Loop Tour, bringing his latest musical chapter to stadiums and arenas across the United States and Canada in 2026. The tour, which follows its successful...

Weaponizing Tragedy: Beijing Is Exploiting Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Online
As conservatives in the U.S. and around the world remember Charlie Kirk, American leftists are celebrating his gruesome assassination. Individuals associated with Antifa and other left-wing organizations have been working overtime to spew hate...