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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Genes /Genetics,

Improving Asian buffalo breeds with genomics - Asia & Pacific

The productivity of the Asian water buffalo can be rapidly improved with genomic selection — study.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle, Research, Carbon Farming,

Breakthrough technologies reduce the carbon footprint of US beef production

In 2019, the United States produced approximately $111 billion worth of beef, exporting about 3 billion pounds and employing hundreds of thousands of

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Education U.S. MidWest, Young Farmers,

New Investment In Statewide Meat Talent Development - Mid-West Farm Report

Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced up to $5... Read More

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Research, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, Weather,

How gene editing livestock protects farmers from climate change

In temperate regions such as Europe, cows are able to lose excess heat to the environment, as certain cattle breeds there have less hair than those in

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, AgriBusiness,

U.S. unveils plan to boost competition in meat industry

$1 billion in funding is coming this year, through USDA.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Consumer/Retail,

01/03/2022 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

President Biden to Spotlight Challenges in Livestock Markets and Meatpacking Industry

President Biden on Monday afternoon will meet with farmers and ranchers virtually to talk about challenges facing producers in dealing with the nation's meatpackers. USDA will highlight its plans to release several hundred million dollars to help expand packing capacity and also its plans to tighten up enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Consumer/Retail,

01/03/2022 SOURCE: abcnews.go.com

Biden to meet with farmers as he seeks to cut meat prices

President Joe Biden will meet virtually with independent farmers and ranchers

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Consumer/Retail,

01/03/2022 SOURCE: news.bloomberglaw.com

Plan includes $1 billion to aid independent meat processors

Biden to Launch Plan to Fight Meatpacking Giants on Inflation

President Joe Biden will announce plans Monday to combat the market power of the giant conglomerates that dominate meat and poultry processing, ratcheting up a months-long campaign that has blamed anti-competitive practices in the industry for contributing to surging food inflation.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Water, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Weather,

Farmers and livestock breeders affected by floods hope for agricultural assistance from govt | Malay Mail

DENGKIL, Jan 2 — Although thankful for the various assistance and incentives provided by the government for those affected by the recent floods, farmers and livestock breeders in Dengkil hoped their needs for agricultural assistance would not be overlooked. Gunasegar Rangasamy, 44, who...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, USDA,

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). USDA expects to appoint committee members in 2022.

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