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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies, AgriBusiness,

09/06/2022 SOURCE: missouriindependent.com

In Washington, agricultural policymakers circulate among Farm Bureau, USDA and industry • Missouri Independent

Dozens of USDA leaders had connections to the Farm Bureau before joining the agency, and former leaders often join the organization.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, USDA,

09/01/2022 SOURCE: theplantguide.net

GMO “gold rush” underway after USDA refuses to regulate Crispr gene editing of foods - NaturalNews.com - The Plant Guide

The USDA has inexplicably decided not to regulate the Crispr gene editing technique for food, and a slew of young companies are working around the clock to take advantage of this business-friendly approach and vie Read more…

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Topics: Trade (Commodities), USDA,

U.S. FY 2023 Ag Exports Forecast Slightly Lower From Record Breaking FY 2022

On Tuesday, the USDA released its Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade, a quarterly report from the Department’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and Economic Research Service (ERS). Today’s update includes highlights…

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Topics: Precision AG , Research, USDA,

Million dollar federal appropriation links Grand Farm to NDSU and USDA, with eye on advancing precision ag

A $1 million appropriation came through funding for USDA ARS to enter into cooperative agreements with universities and outside organizations, including Grand Farm, that are focused on precision agriculture research.

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TOPIC(S): Organic, USDA, Government / Policies,

08/30/2022 SOURCE: www.feedstuffs.com

Funds available for farmers considering organic

USDA provides $300M for current or transitioning organic farmers through multi-agency partnership.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Organic, USDA,

08/23/2022 SOURCE: krcrtv.com

USDA launches program to help farmers transition to organic

The USDA released details about the New Organic Transition Initiative and discussed the th...

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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, USDA, Government / Policies,

USDA to invest millions of dollars in organic farming initiative

Story at a glance New details from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Organic Transition Initiative were announced Monday. The program infuses federal dollars into initiatives aime…

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TOPIC(S): Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, USDA,

08/22/2022 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

Lower hog slaughter, pork production driving prices higher

USDA economists says first half of 2023 is a mixed picture.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, USDA,

POLITICO Pro: Advocates, USDA warn against industry coercing chicken farmers to oppose transparency rule

The proposed rule would require poultry processors to disclose more information on how they pay farmers contracted to raise chickens.

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, Economics, USDA,

08/17/2022 SOURCE: civileats.com

Op-ed: It’s Time to End the Poultry Industry’s Exploitative Contracts

Most chicken growers must compete in a system that pays the top producers using money that would have gone to pay the lowest producers. The DOJ is putting a stop to the practice for some farmers—and now the USDA has a chance to follow suit.

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