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Topics: Corn/Maize, Education U.S. NorthEast, Food/Nutrition, Sweet Corn, World Hunger, World Population,

Cash in on the health benefits of corn

Many of us have great summer memories surrounding sweet corn. In the Midwest, when sweet corn is ready, our meals take on a different look as ears of corn make their way to our plates. But there’s more to corn than just the version on the cob.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Goats, Research, World Population,

Reducing transmission risk of livestock disease | Penn State University

According to a new study, the risk of transmitting the livestock virus PPRV, which threatens 80% of the world’s sheep and goats, increases with certain husbandry practices, including attendance at seasonal grazing camps and the introduction of sheep and goats to the herd.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, AgriBusiness,

8 Best Chicken Feeds Reviewed (Dec. 2020)

Best chicken feed can secure the wellbeing of your chicks and the eggs they produce, and our article gives info needed to buy the best one for your flock

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Organic, Sustainability, Urban Farming,

Millennial farmer’s passion for growing own food motivated him to establish a farm

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught him how to appreciate nature. Over time, it was this experience that inspired him to become a farm owner himself. “I've always been into

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Research, USDA,

New vaccine for cattle protects against fetal calf loss from EBA – anatomy of a vaccine development | University of Nevada, Reno

28-year CABNR collaboration with U.C. Davis sets stage for USDA approval of conditional vaccine license

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Beekeeping, Food/Nutrition, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Population, Pollinators,

New nectar: could artificial pollen make life sweeter for bees?

In winter, starved of pollen and lacking natural forage, honeybee colonies can easily falter. But nutritious substitutes may be the answer

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Education U.S. West, Research,

Research Addresses Structural Barriers to Building Soil Health - Organic Farming Research Foundation

In the U.S., the number of Latinx farmers continues to increase as the total number of farmers decreases. Providing resources for this community is critical to creating a more equitable food system and new generation of diverse farmers.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, AgriBusiness, Commodity/Trade Groups,

SSGA presents first ‘Alliance Honors’

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Biotech, Education,

FDA releases new crop biotechnology curriculum for high schools - Alliance for Science

Though a new curriculum guide offers high school teachers helpful tools for navigating the complexities of crop biotechnology and a way to build bridges to relevant disciplines beyond the sciences, it uses confusing terminology around gene editing and overstates the positive role played by the United States in global agriculture. The US Food and Drug […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, USDA,

Iowa County Farmer Appointed to Cattlemen's Beef Board - Mid-West Farm Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced the appointment of 28 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion... Read More

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