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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, USDA,

Four Key Takeaways from the USDA Plantings Report

Crop projections for the 2023 growing season are out. Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers observations on the report’s findings for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Africa,

AFRICA : GEF Adds $13 Million to AGRI3 Fund for Sustainable Agriculture | Afrik 21

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has confirmed a $13.5 million equity investment in the AGRI3 Fund. This funding mechanism supports the development of sustainable agriculture and forest conservation.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Environment, USDA,

Federal Judge blocks break for medium-sized factory farms

USDA's Farm Service Agency makes loans to family farms that are categorically exempt (“CatEx”) from the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), which

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Animal Health,

04/06/2023 SOURCE: www.swineweb.com

Sustainability in Agriculture: A Journey, Not a Destination - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

Source: Swine Tech Animal agriculture receives some harsh criticisms from those outside of the industry, especially those who lack exposure to rural areas and the processes that go into livestock […]

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, USDA,

04/06/2023 SOURCE: www.rfdtv.com

Corn Belt will likely see planting delays, according to one USDA expert

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TOPIC(S): Cassava,

04/05/2023 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Council Post: How Cassava Could Impact The Future Of Agriculture In Africa

By investing in cassava, African countries can reduce their dependence on imported wheat flour, improve food security and support economic growth.

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TOPIC(S): Cassava,

04/05/2023 SOURCE: agfundernews.com

Researchers turn to epigenome editing to protect cassava from blight

Researchers recently demonstrated that epigenome editing can reduce blight symptoms in cassava plants without impacting plant growth or yield.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, FFA/4-H,

04/05/2023 SOURCE: www.hawaiipublicradio.org

Hawaiʻi's future farmers put their agricultural skills to the test at State Convention

More than 250 Future Farmers of America gathered on Oʻahu to participate in the annual State Convention. Members of the national student organization learn about agriculture through classroom and hands-on experiences.

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

04/05/2023 SOURCE: sustainableagriculture.net

Secretary Vilsack Underscores Priorities for USDA to House Agriculture Committee

In a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee, Secretary Vilsack highlighted the importance of climate investments, efforts to better support underserved producers, the need for increased staffing at USDA, and how funds allocated through the IRA will address conservation backlogs for farmers across the nation.

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

04/05/2023 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Avoid crop insurance ‘add ons’ in farm bill, say analysts

Congress should act directly to include goals such as climate mitigation in the farm bill rather than resort to crop insurance, says two analysts.

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