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American farmers hit by US-China trade conflict and extreme weather
US meat producer hopes to boost sales to China, Russia and the Middle East
Sharp rise in price of beef and poultry as disease devastates pig herds in China
Consumers and investors demand to know the provenance of purchases and investments
New CEO is unlikely to put the brakes on its $5.5bn Canadian project
US-educated entrepreneur’s start-up sources beans from women farmers
As impeachment gathers momentum, anger over ethanol policy threatens the president in the Corn Belt
Bad weather has hit production of a key vegetable in the country
Demand jumps for fuel made with the commodity as dry weather restrains output
Chinese imports of pork, beef and chicken jump, driving up prices around world
Struggling growers are switching to other crops or abandoning their farms
A fund could stabilise prices, aiding farmers and ensuring the bean diversity we enjoy
Prices tumble after steep decline in demand for hog feed
Details of plan sow discord in rural states critical to president’s re-election chances
Importing more US pork could pave the way to a rapprochement with America
Steep rise this year could mean more expensive bacon in Spain, Germany and Poland
Reforms are aimed at Midwestern states crucial to president’s re-election prospects
Payment comes as profits fall 20% at agricultural commodity group
Fossil fuel industry loses out in policy switch
Bean producers struggle to make a profit despite chocolate makers’ reliance on their crops
Local farmers gain from deal between brewer and Communist state government
Farmers object to use of term by fast-growing vegetarian alternatives
It is time we recognised the vital role livestock plays across the world’s developing economies
