Agriculture US
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

Researchers get closer to the goal of flood-proof crops

Engineered enzymes could allow plants to tolerate low-oxygen conditions

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Young Farmers,

American Soybean Association seeks candidates for Soy Scholarship

ST. LOUIS -- The American Soybean Association (ASA) wants to award a scholarship to an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture. The Soy...

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Coronavirus/COVID,

Bacon-Scented Face Masks? Hormel Foods Announces It Is Giving Away Free Black Label 'Breathable Bacon' Masks | Hormel Foods

Bacon lovers, there's a new face mask for you.

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10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

USDA pays $1.5 billion a week in coronavirus relief

In just three weeks, the USDA sent $4.52 billion to farmers and ranchers through its new coronavirus relief program, data released on Tuesday show.

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10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.prnewswire.com

Consumer support of farmers grows as a result of COVID-19 challenges, new study shows

/PRNewswire/ -- A recent Cargill study found a majority of consumers stand ready to rally around farmers in support of their efforts to put food on tables...

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10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.politico.com

Sonny Perdue faces ethics questions over his business holdings

The latest scrutiny stems from the agriculture secretary's wealth of current and former interests in agriculture, trucking and land development.

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10/15/2020 SOURCE: ocm.auburn.edu

Auburn research team tackles new cotton virus

Since a potentially devastating cotton virus was first detected in Alabama fields in 2017, a group of Auburn University researchers and Alabama Extension specialists has been working tirelessly to learn everything they can about it so farmers can minimize their risks.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA, AgriBusiness,

Trump administration sued over decision that critics say would slash wages for more than 200,000 farm workers

In September, the US Department of Agriculture said it would no longer conduct the wage survey used to calculate pay for agricultural guest workers.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Vegetables, Sustainability,

2020 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award - Sang Lee Farms

Sang Lee Farms is one of Suffolk County’s last large vegetable farms. Located in the heart of Long Island’s wine country, it’s a landmark for its beauty, uni...

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soybeans, Commodities, Agriculture US,

GRAINS-Soybeans near 2018 high as U.S. cuts supply forecast, corn firms

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Monday, trading near a more than two-year peak hit in the last session as the U.S. government's estimate for lower supplies supported prices.Corn rose for a second session while wheat gained ground.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade rose 0.1% to $10.66 a bushel by 0138 GMT, having risen to a 2018 high of $10.79-3/4 a bushel on Friday.* Corn added 0.4% to $3.96-3/4 a bushel and wheat gained 0.3% to $5.95-1/4 a bushel.

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