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End the trade war before it starts

February 28, 2025
David Cooper

What can we say about the first round of Donald Trump’s chaotic effort to kick-start a trade war between Canada and the U.S.? Let’s just jump to the end and say wiser heads prevailed.


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NCBA lobbyists see excitement for Trump policies

February 10, 2025
David Cooper

The NCBA lobbying team told those in attendance at NCBA’s CattleCon that better days lie ahead for beef producers with President Donald Trump.


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Trump agrees to 30-day halt on Canada, Mexico tariffs

February 3, 2025
David Cooper

President Donald Trump signed on Monday a 30-day pause to the implantation of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. Trump initiated the plan on Feb. 1 as a way to push for more action by both countries to halt illegal immigration and drug traffic into the U.S.


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When the world buys the land next to you

January 30, 2025
David Cooper

By the time you get this issue, a new administration will be in office – or back in office, as is the case with Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C. But the new standard is expected to be like the old, meaning a bold return to the days of protectionism.


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Here’s to all Januarys and the road ahead

December 30, 2024
David Cooper

I haven't always been big on January. Thirty-one days in the middle of icy weather with more dark hours than light, January isn’t exactly the most hospitable month for personal growth.


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The Christmas heifer

The joy to be made at Christmas
December 23, 2024
David Cooper

So his plan was always to keep one steer or heifer from that spring’s calf crop, fatten it up and send it to fall market. It had always worked out well, and it was one of the fruits of immense joy for him to have the means to make it a joyous Christmas.


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Congress extends farm bill, averts government shutdown

December 21, 2024
David Cooper

A short-term budget agreement passed by Congress early Saturday morning averted a government shutdown after a chaotic week in the U.S. House. In the process of passing the three-month agreement to continue funding the federal government until March 14, lawmakers also extended the 2018 farm bill for another full year. The agreement also provides more than $110 billion in disaster relief to areas still recovering from hurricanes, wildfires and floods.


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Cargill, Tyson plan major beef plant cuts

December 9, 2024
David Cooper

Tyson Foods announced Dec. 4 it is closing three U.S. plants affecting more than 1,000 employees, biggest among them being the Emporia, Kansas, facility with 809 workers. Two other prepared food facilities in Philadelphia that produce frozen cheesesteaks are also closing.


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The power of the boot: The Jae Foundation builds mental wellness strength in Idahoans, one boot at a time

November 6, 2024
David Cooper

Since its arrival three years ago in Twin Falls, the Jae Foundation has built a footing from the ground up to preach the importance of affirming mental health. And by ground up, that goal starts straight from the boots.


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Gas prices continue six-month decline

November 4, 2024
David Cooper

U.S. average price per gallon went down 57 cents since midspring due to production increases after refinery maintenance.


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