Brain drain persists in much of America's heartland

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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows many rural states continue to experience brain drain, or an outmigration of individuals with a bachelor's or advanced degree. When college graduates leave rural America, they take more than just their talents with them.

Farm, rail companies urge reopening of U.S.-Mexico crossings shut over migrants

Dozens of major U.S. agricultural groups on Wednesday urged the U.S. to reopen two rail crossings on the Texas-Mexico border in an effort to restore the trade routes shuttered due to increased migrant crossings, saying they are causing steep export losses.

Brazil a stronger U.S. competitor in soybean sales

Brazil is forecast by the USDA to export twice as much soybeans as the United States during the current trade year and to account for 58% of soybeans sold internationally. Continued improvements would bolster Brazil's standing as the world's largest soybean producer and exporter.