News from Washington: April 15-18

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• Federal Reserve Survey Reports Tough Conditions
• Disaster Aid Rift Deepens During Recess
• USDA Assists Iowa Farmers, Ranchers, Communities Affected by Flooding
• Forecasters Keep Wary Eye on Farmland Values
• EU Threatens U.S. Farm Goods
• Golden State Dems Weigh USMCA Ag Impact
• Next China Talks Still to Be Determined
• Pork’s Priorities for a U.S.-China Deal
• More Anti-Ag-Merger Momentum Among 2020 Dems
• The Big Four’s First-Quarter Hauls
• Ag Water District Sues Over Western Drought Deal
• Conservative Group Seeks Stricter SNAP Rule
• Brands Touting ‘Glyphosate-Free’ Foods
• Vegans Versus USDA
• Nutrition Facts Update Could Help Save Billions