Auto imports threaten US farm exports and soybean prices
A column warns that US auto import limits could trigger protectionist retaliations harming US farmers. With the EC and Japan buying 67 percent of world soybeans, a tariff on autos could raise soybean prices for importers, reduce demand, and depress prices for US farmers. The piece links auto policy to agricultural impact.
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Maryland
Feed & Grain Report Grain News
Japan
EEC
U.S
New Garden Chemicals Raise Costs And Caution
Herbert M. Day of Stauffer Chemical Co says developing a new garden and farm chemical can cost up to 10 years and about $1 million per year before it reaches shelves. The firm projects FDA EPA approval hurdles, pest control advances, and safer, easier products for home gardeners, including Devrinol and Folpet, with guidance on soil cleaners like Yapam.
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Herbert M. Day
Stauffer Chemical Co
U.S
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Stauffer
Day
Westport
Conn
Markets at a Glance Chicago and Delmarva Prices
Commodity markets faltered amid a strong dollar and recession fears. Chicago Board of Trade futures showed broad declines in corn and soybeans with mixed wheat moves, while livestock and meat futures hit limit declines. Egg and potato markets in Philadelphia and Delmarva remained steady to fair, with price ranges for Grade A eggs and ready-to-cook rates.
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Philadelphia
Delmarva
Chicago Board of Trade
Mexico
South Korea
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
School board amends religious observance policy in Maryland
In Hagerstown AP the Washington County School Board rewrote a proposed policy to teach religion with cultural understanding rather than presenting all faiths as equally valued, a move critics call a dilution. The plan limits religious music and symbols to broader studies and covers holidays including Christmas Easter Passover Hanukkah Valentine’s Day St Patrick’s Day Thanksgiving and Halloween.
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