News from Washington: May 13-19

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• Trade Aid 2.0 May Affect Planting Decisions
• Hemp, Harbor Funds Among Disaster Aid Hang-Ups
• Closing in on a Steel Tariffs Deal
• Bayer Facing $2 Billion Verdict in Third Roundup Case
• USDA Nominations Advance, But Floor Votes TBD
• Soybean Prices Slump Amid Headwinds
• Peterson Goes Off on FSA Administrator
• Blumenauer: China Dispute Threatens USMCA
• USDA to Start Testing Sick Hogs for African Swine Fever
• U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
• USDA Drops ‘Preliminary’ Research Disclaimer Policy
• USDA Invests in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 20 States
• Processed Food Under Fire
• Seeking Sodium Provisions in FDA Spending Bill