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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, USDA, Ranching,

05/10/2022 SOURCE: about.bgov.com

Help for Ranchers as Beef Costs Rise Draws Backlash in Industry | Bloomberg Government

Some ranchers and farm groups are urging the Senate to amend legislation meant to bring transparency to cattle markets, saying it doesn’t go far enough to deal with industry consolidation.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Vegetables, USDA, Plant Breeding, Consumer/Retail,

05/09/2022 SOURCE: www.ars.usda.gov

Tender, Tasty Edamame Tough on Pests, Disease : USDA ARS

Seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can resist insects and disease

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, USDA, Consumer/Retail, Safety (Farm/Production),

05/06/2022 SOURCE: www.realsimple.com

8 Mistakes You're Making When Handling and Storing Eggs

Eggs can be a tricky food, and you might be making mistakes when handling and storing eggs. Learn tips like not purchasing eggs that aren't refrigerated, why it's important not to wash eggs, and more.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Insects, FDA, USDA,

05/06/2022 SOURCE: news.yahoo.com

The tick that makes people allergic to red meat is in D.C.

Our recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one tick, in particular, is becoming more common in the Washington D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from this tick, which is easily identified by the white spot on its back if it's female, can make people have adverse reactions to eating red meat for life. The lone star tick originated in the southern states but has spread north and west to cover much of the eastern half of the U.S. With a warming climate, more ticks survive the winter mon

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Topics: Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Environment, USDA,

IATP Report Shows EQIP Funding for Practices that Make the Environment Worse

The report also found that programs like the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQUIP) and Conservation Reserve Program pay for practices the group claims make environmental practices worse in 12 agriculturally intensive states.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, USDA, Regenerative Agriculture,

Report: The majority of farmers applying to USDA conservation programs are being rejected

There’s just not enough money to go around, partially because factory farms use up much of the allocations, says the report’s author.

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, USDA,

04/26/2022 SOURCE: www.just-style.com

Better Cotton backs panel investing $1.27m to tackle traceability

A panel of global fashion brands and retailers, convened by Better Cotton, has invested GBP1m in a bid to deliver new traceability solutions.

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies,

04/14/2022 SOURCE: www.whitehouse.gov

President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA and SBA | The White House

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

04/12/2022 SOURCE: www.nbcnews.com

72 people at high-profile D.C. dinner test positive for Covid

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo were among the guests at the annual Gridiron Dinner.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

04/12/2022 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tests positive for Covid-19

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, said Saturday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and has "mild" symptoms.

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