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Politics · United StatesTrump rallies in Nebraska amid rancher anger over beef imports
President Donald Trump is visiting Grand Island, Nebraska, for a campaign rally. The visit comes as Nebraska ranchers express anger over the administration's plan to increase foreign beef imports, a policy Senator Pete Ricketts has stated is not helping local ranchers.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChina cuts tariffs on US farm goods, excluding soybeans
China will reduce tariffs on a wide range of US agricultural products as part of a $60 billion reciprocal tariff reduction package. However, soybeans have been excluded from the list of reductions and will continue to face an additional 10% tariff.
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Climate · AfricaKenyan tea farmers face falling incomes amid climate change
Kenyan tea farmers are reporting reduced yields and incomes due to unpredictable climate conditions, unfair trade practices, and rising costs. The East African nation supplies half of Britain's black tea, but farmers are struggling to make ends meet, with some facing significant debt.
Africa4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40![On the far left, small farmer Janez Jambrosic roasts his potatoes in vegetable oil. His harvest was cut in half this year due to the drought [Veronica Snoj/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1566-1789646433.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Climate · European UnionEurope faces potato shortage after summer heatwaves
Europe is facing a significant potato shortage following a summer of extreme heat and drought. Harvests are expected to be reduced by millions of tonnes, potentially leading to smaller and more expensive french fries. Financial losses for farmers are also anticipated.
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ClimateSoybean roots engineered to boost carbon storage
Scientists are engineering soybeans with deeper root systems to improve climate resilience and enhance carbon sequestration. The Salk Institute, with funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, is leading this research, identifying and editing genes to promote root growth and carbon storage.
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