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World Food Prices Fall in June
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Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
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Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
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Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
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Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
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USDA: Adult Obesity Increased During Pandemic
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War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
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Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia; and Western Region—Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…over 2021.” The NAFB and American Farm Bureau contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
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Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
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USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
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Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
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