Issues and Trends for Food and Agriculture in an Election Year

In an election year, especially a presidential election year, congressional and executive branch activity slows down and often comes nearly to a complete stop. This year will be no different, although there are several important food, agriculture, trade and environmental issues that will likely receive significant attention before activity wanes after Memorial Day. These issues include normalizing relations with Cuba, approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, labeling of GMO food products, precision agriculture, use of drones and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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