-  Senator Joni Ernest has reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act, long- simmering bipartisan legislation backed by the CDFA and BDA. June 26
-  The Aggie bond legislation appears stuck in Congress. February 28
-  Passing a new farm bill offers the best chance for movement. November 21
-  The bipartisan Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act would expand the small issue manufacturing bonds and first-time farmer bonds programs. June 29
-  China's recently announced suspension of U.S. agricultural imports escalated trade-related risks to U.S. agriculture, said Fitch Ratings. August 30




