News from Washington: August 31 - September 4

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• China’s US Ag Imports Sluggish Through July, but Purchases Increasing
• Ag Secretary Perdue Pleased with China’s Recent Purchases
• Economist: USDA Has Money but Needs Authority
• Peterson Blasts Lack of Deal on Brazil Ethanol Tariff
• House Ag Chair Peterson Faces Tough GOP Challenger, Trump Onslaught
• Monsanto Looks to Reverse Roundup Decision
• Taiwan Eases Restrictions on US Pork and Beef
• Trump Second Term: Reforms to Pesticide Oversight
• Poll: Farmers Stay in Trump’s Corner