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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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TOPIC(S): Organic, Hemp, USDA,

01/12/2021 SOURCE: finance.yahoo.com

HempFusion Announces USDA Organic Certification for Its CBD Tinctures

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX:CBD.U) ("HempFusion" or the "Company"), a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition, is pleased to announce that it has received USDA Organic Certification for its HempFusion CBD tinctures ranging in potency from 150mg (5mg per serving) to 1500mg (50mg per serving) of CBD per bottle, making HempFusion one of the first publicly traded CBD companies to achieve such distinction.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, USDA,

250 hogs culled in Albay town to curb spread of African Swine Fever | Inquirer News

At least 253 hogs were culled in Daraga town in Albay province on Monday to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, USDA,

01/08/2021 SOURCE: www.progressivedairy.com

Stimulus package and dairy: Some clarity, some questions

The COVID-19 relief bill provides additional support for dairy producers, processors and consumers.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Environment, USDA,

01/08/2021 SOURCE: wnax.com

South Dakota Agriculture Groups Divided On Ag DENR Merger Proposal | Radio 570 WNAX

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