…standards. The Agency has also determined that extending these registrations with the new safety measures will not affect endangered species. Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/registration-dicamba-use-genetically-engineered-crops Source: Environmental Protection Agency Sponsored Content CIR…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
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Perdue Talks Possible Trade Aid Adjustments
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Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
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Only Out of Control African Swine Fever Will Hurt U.S. Prices
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USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
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Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
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John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…future.” The Deere contribution provides support for FFA chapters to help build stronger communities through various service projects that address environmental responsibility, hunger, health and nutrition, community safety, and community…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…domestic and foreign. Concurrent sessions will explore topics such as global trade trends, innovations in agriculture, developments in animal and crop biotechnology, frontiers in conservation, and outlooks for food and…
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
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China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…trade mitigation plan in August, while also announcing $1.2 billion in purchases of surplus food to distribute through food banks across the country. The plan is an attempt to ease…























