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House Acts to Prevent Rail Strike
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Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…their continued effort to help support agricultural education and the next generation of farmers. Online registration is still available, and on-site registration will also be offered on all three days…
Sustainably Feeding a Growing World
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Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
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Farm Share of U.S. Food Dollar Reached Historic Low in 2021
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American Farmers Feeding the World
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Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…Agriculture (USDA) personnel on a four-day trade mission to Madrid, Spain. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton said the delegation joining him in Spain is a diverse group….
Safe Handling of Flour
…National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
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Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
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NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
How much do farmers make for that Thanksgiving meal? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
…corn, and fertilizer, with Russia and Ukraine among the top exporters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Black Sea Grain Deal Extended Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Avoid Foodborne Illness this Thanksgiving
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