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

"It is worth noting that the increase in 2020 incomes is driven by government payments."

USDA’s Economic Research Service Releases Updated Farm Income Estimates | American Soybean Association

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Economist  The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released an update to its farm income estimates yesterday. The numbers provide

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Farm income to hit 7-year high, thanks to record-setting federal aid

The USDA is scheduled to update its income forecast on Dec 2 and again in February 2021.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.publicradiotulsa.org

USDA Extends School Nutrition Waivers, a Boon for Schools with Students at Home

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday extended school nutrition waivers, allowing districts to continue practices like feeding kids whether they’re

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Russia & CIS, USDA, Government / Policies, World Population,

Russia on track to have one of its largest-ever grain harvests — RT Business News

Russia on track to have one of its largest-ever grain harvests

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability, Almonds, USDA,

Keeping Almonds Safe and Dry

ARS scientists at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, CA, have developed an effective, energy-saving technology to help keep microbes and mycotox...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA,

08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

Scholarly Pursuits

Established in 1992, the 1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. College students accepted into the program receive valuable on-the-job training with USDA agencies and are often eligible for conversion to full-time employment after successful completion of degree requirements.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Trade (Commodities), USDA, Brazil,

08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Brazil to erase import tariffs on corn, rice and soybean temporarily

SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian government has decided to remove temporarily import tariffs on rice, corn and soybeans, an Agriculture Ministry official told local newspaper Valor Economico. The move aims at fighting inflation, as prices for the three products have risen recently, according to the report. Imports from outside the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, are already exempt. The report does not mention when the tariff exemption would come into effect or its expiration date.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. West, USDA,

08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.hortidaily.com

US (CA): USDA breaks ground on new agricultural research technology center

Construction of the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) new Agricultural Research Technology Center in Salinas, California, kicked off today with a virtual and live groundbreaking…

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities), USDA,

08/26/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Iowa's 2021 farm profits to hinge on trade and gov't payments, economists say

For 2021, farmers are expected to see a 1% increase in diesel prices, 5% increase in gasoline prices, higher crop protection costs, due to fewer options and more volunteer crops.

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