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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Wheat, Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Environment,

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/03/989984124/a-giant-organic-farm-faces-criticism-that-its-harming-the-environment

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,

04/19/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

More Than 50 Billion Tons of Top Soil Have Eroded in the Midwest

The estimate of annual loss is nearly double the rate of erosion the USDA considers sustainable

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Research,

Confirmed avian influenza case has Pa. agriculture officials on high alert

Agriculture officials assure chicken and eggs sold in stores are safe but could get pricey.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Poultry, Animal Health,

04/18/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Bird flu found in 29 states, from Idaho to Pennsylvania

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in three additional states, with losses nearing 27.4 million in domestic flocks.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Economics, Food/Nutrition,

Poultry farmers losing thousands of birds due to avian influenza

KEARNEY, Neb. (KFXL) – A devastating bird flu continues to spread throughout the Uni...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle,

Montana snowstorm brought moisture, but not as much as farmers hoped

"Montana is a tough country. Any little bit of moisture you can get helps the grass," said Jenny Moke, who works at Redland Red Angus ranch in Hysham.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture US, Economics,

04/15/2022 SOURCE: cbs6albany.com

Inflation is hurting dairy farmers in multiple ways

Inflation is hitting the farms behind that gallon of milk in your fridge. MORE:As inflation hits 40-year high and costs increase, more people utilizing food pantriesJeff King of King Brothers Dairy in Schuylerville says costs are rising in every aspect of the business. He's seeing higher prices for the diesel for the delivery trucks and tractors, for the fertilizer, and the feed for the nearly 2,000 cows on his farm.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Education, Commodity/Trade Groups,

04/15/2022 SOURCE: www.thefencepost.com

AFBF Foundation for Agriculture launches ‘One-stop Shop’ for STEM educators: The Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a first-of-its-kind online platform for K-12 and STEM educators who seek to bring science to life through the lens of agriculture.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Poultry, Animal Health,

04/15/2022 SOURCE: triblive.com

State Agriculture Dept. orders temporary ban on poultry, egg exhibitions at local fairs

A recent nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has led the PA Department of Agriculture to temporarily ban the presence and display of poultry and eggs at county and local fairs in Pennsylvania. The ban takes effect April 16 and will last for 60 days or until the department lifts the

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Fertilizer, AgriBusiness,

EWG: ‘Forever chemicals’ may taint nearly 20 million cropland acres

The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS could be contaminating nearly 20 million acres of U.S. cropland, according to an EWG estimate.

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