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TOPIC(S): Almonds,

04/09/2024 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Costs cripple California's leading crop, some almond growers say game over

California almond farms are struggling to pay the bills. One San Joaquin County farm filed for bankruptcy in February due to falling almond prices and rising costs.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Drones UAV,

03/27/2024 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Drones and robots could replace some field workers as farming goes high-tech

Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.

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

03/26/2024 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Wild pigs found in Calaveras County with virus often fatal to dogs and cats

Two feral pigs were found in Calaveras County recently with a virus that can be lethal for pets.

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Topics: Trending News,

Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas becomes second-largest wildfire in U.S. history after burning 1.1 million acres

Photos reveal melted lampposts, power line poles split in half and charred homes in the Texas Panhandle as the state battle it's "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," a fire department said.

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, Ag Africa,

10/05/2023 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

South Africa bird flu outbreaks see 7.5 million chickens culled, causing poultry and egg shortages

The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

08/03/2023 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Compton volunteer shows the beauty of beekeeping | People Making A Difference

Bees often get a bad rap, but they are essential for the health of our food and our ecosystem. In this episode of People Making A Difference, we introduce Lucila Barraza, a volunteer beekeeper.

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TOPIC(S): Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Carbon Farming,

06/29/2023 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Carbon capture technology removes CO2 from power plant emissions, but is it a climate solution?

At a research lab in Alabama, scientists try to perfect what some see as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Others think carbon capture technology is a dangerous distraction and a waste of money. Senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Wilsonville, Alabama.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Trending News,

House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate

A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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TOPIC(S): Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Animal Health, Trending News,

10/18/2022 SOURCE: www.google.com

TikTok's beloved emu Emmanuel fighting for his life after avian flu kills "99% of the birds" on his farm within days

Emmanuel, known on TikTok for his hilarious relationship with caretaker Taylor Blake, is now one of just two surviving birds at Knuckle Bump Farms after the Bird Flu killed more than 50 in just three days.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Government / Policies,

08/22/2022 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

California pig welfare rule delays frustrate small hog farmers

Ohio hog farmer Joe Brandt changed his operation a few years ago to give his pigs more room and keep pregnant sows out of the narrow crates used by most farms.

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