Max Armstrong wants to know what farmers are saying about trade and politics as he visits conventions and meetings this week. He notes that most organizations are working to avoid the politics, but make sure the message is clear that trade is crucial. During the Cattle Industry convention, Max talked with the head of CattleFax, who noted the value of global trade for beef, and potential disruptions that could occur.

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