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TOPIC(S): Government / Policies,

06/30/2021 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Legislation reduces taxes for veterinarians in rural areas

Incentives offered for veterinarians to practice in underserved areas.

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Topics: Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,

Biden wants to pay farmers to grow carbon-capturing crops. It’s complicated.

Farmers are a crucial part of Biden's plan to address climate change, but the economics behind paying them to capture greenhouse gases are complex.

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ADM Sold Grain Plant to Former USDA Head for Fraction of Estimated Value ADM spokesperson Jackie Anderson told the Post the company did not sell the plant at a discount.

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/...

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Topics: Soybeans, Crop Diseases,

Fireworks Fly! Time to Think about White Mold Management in Soybeans in Wisconsin - Badger Crop Doc

Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Shawn Conley, Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Roger Schmidt, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison Paul Mitchell, Extension Economist, Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison In Wisconsin, the first week of July brings […]

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Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Economics, Urban Farming,

William Blount High School students sell what they sow from agriculture lessons

Ask teens where their food comes from and many will reply Kroger, Food City or Walmart. Pi...

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Topics: Ag Africa,

Oregon agriculture weathers pandemic-constrained legislative session

Despite a lack of in-person hearings, farmers and ranchers still made themselves heard on ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US,

06/29/2021 SOURCE: www.capitalpress.com

Oregon agriculture weathers pandemic-constrained legislative session

Despite a lack of in-person hearings, farmers and ranchers still made themselves heard on ...

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Topics: Agriculture US,

Oregon agriculture weathers pandemic-constrained legislative session

Despite a lack of in-person hearings, farmers and ranchers still made themselves heard on ...

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Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Government / Policies,

Agriculture in PH: Barely surviving migration, conversion, poverty | Inquirer News

MANILA, Philippines — The month of June is coming to an end, so is the celebration of Rural Workers’ Month. The celebration, which aims to give recognition to the hardship, sacrifices, and contribution of rural workers to the country’s economic development, was made official through Proclamation No. 2418 signed in 1985 by the late dictator […]

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Topics: Crop Dusting, Drones UAV, Insects,

Drone tech's next big target: insect pest management

Drones keep getting smaller, while their potential applications keep getting bigger. And now unmanned aircraft systems are taking on some of the world's biggest small problems: insect pests. From crop-munching caterpillars to disease-transmitting mosquitoes, insects that threaten crops, ecosystems, and public health are being targeted with new pest-management strategies that deploy drones for detection and control. A variety of these applications are featured in a new special collection in the Journal of Economic Entomology.