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On October 31, 2025, in Elections, by Tom Super

Next Tuesday, voters will show how much the political environment has — or hasn’t — changed since last November. Political analysts say the elections next week in a handful of states are really a pulse check on voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Here are the races to watch.

Senate Agriculture Committee holds confirmation hearing for Under Secretary for Food Safety nominee

On October 31, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Mindy Brashears, who is the nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety.

Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for Chief Agricultural Negotiator nominee

On October 31, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday held a hearing on the confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

China promises to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

On October 31, 2025, in International Trade, by David Elrod

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week said China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year and 25 million metric tons in each of the next three years.

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Senate Agriculture Committee holds confirmation hearing for Under Secretary for Food Safety nominee

Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for Chief Agricultural Negotiator nominee

China promises to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

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