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

America’s rural crisis triggers calls for Biden to name rural czar

President Joe Biden's platform lays out ambitious goals for rural regions.

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies,

01/25/2021 SOURCE: www.progressivecattle.com

What a blue Congress could mean for ag

The January special elections for Georgia Senate seats have ended in a narrow victory for Democrats.

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies, Food Security/Shortage,

01/25/2021 SOURCE: www.usatoday.com

Federal government wants Americans to buy groceries online, but most people on SNAP can’t

The government wants Americans to buy groceries online when possible to avoid COVID-19. But many people receiving food stamps can't shop on the web.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, USDA,

USDA projects lowest Nebraska winter wheat crop on-record

The United States Department of Agriculture Winter Wheat Seedings report shows a record-low number of acres planted to wheat in Nebraska. The January 12 report estimated the seeded area for 2021 at 810,000 acres in Nebraska.  The estimate is down from last year’s seeded area of 900,000. If the figure is realized, it would be [...]

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TOPIC(S): Trade (Commodities), USDA, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

Ag trade advisers named for next five years

Appointed advisors will serve until 2025 and provide technical expertise on trade policy matters.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Shea is acting chief of USDA; Biden freezes regulations

Kevin Shea became acting agriculture secretary with the arrival of the Biden administration on Wednesday, said a USDA spokesperson amid the appointment of several new officials.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: USDA, Biotech,

Who knew people wanted orange petunias this much!

USDA APHIS | USDA Announces Deregulation of Petunias Developed Using Genetic Engineering

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, USDA, Government / Policies,

5 things you need to know about what Biden’s plan for a carbon market means for farmers

Biden's carbon market could be a valuable tool for fighting climate change, but farmers and experts have some concerns. Here's what you need to know.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

01/19/2021 SOURCE: www.drovers.com

Trump Administration Leaves a Lasting Impact on Agriculture

From the unpredictability with trade to easing of regulations, the past four years have been a whirlwind with farmers, ranchers and policy experts looking back at the Trump Administration's impact on agriculture.

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

01/15/2021 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program. Producers who are now eligible and those who need to modify existing applications due to these updates can contact USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26.

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