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CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
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USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
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China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
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U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025
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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
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Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
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American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
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AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
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Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
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East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
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Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine Expanded
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Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
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American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Established as a Leader in Crop Production
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