A roundup of news, reports and research on agribusiness and related
issues. 

• Not many farms are benefitting from the
  Trump administration’s farm bailout.
  | New Food Economy

U.S. Department of Agriculture data
hints a low number of farms are receiving funds from the farm bailout program.
It is reported that at a single farm was handed over $2 million, an excessive
amount of money when many farms still haven’t received their share.

• Congress passed legislation for
  disaster recovery efforts.  | Reuters

U.S. Congress passed a disaster
aid bill meant for emergency and recovery efforts throughout the states and
Puerto Rico. President Trump signed the bill on Thursday.

• Red seaweed could be the answer to
  reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  | Civileats

New research suggests seaweed
in cattle feed could keep the animals from burping so much. Researchers say
growing the plant local would be key. 

• President Trump plans to impose tariffs
  on Mexican imports.
  | Agriculture.com

President Trump plans to
enforce tariffs on Mexico, the decision could negatively affect cattle supplies
headed into the U.S.

•  USDA isn’t really holding big meat accountable. | ProPublica

The past couple of years have
been hard on poultry farmers. The Trump administration has not only changed
regulations but fail to enforce the preceding rules for large meat companies.

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