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Domestic livestock didn't cause COVID-19
More than 65 groups urge governments to reaffirm safety of food system in wake of global pandemic. More than 65 farmer groups, producer associations, veterinarians and researchers are calling for...
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EPA opens comment period for inpyrfluxam
EPA proposes registration of new agricultural fungicide active ingredient. EPA is opening a 30-day comment period on its proposal to register the new active ingredient inpyrfluxam.Inpyrfluxam is a...
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Put a precise value on hail damage
Ag-tech firm Farmers Edge has pulled a number of tools to create a single hail detection tool. A hail event can be very local — sometimes as precise as a portion in the middle of a cornfield....
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Sugar Association petitions FDA to expand food labels
The association wants food labels to more clearly identify artificial sweeteners. The Sugar Association has filed a petition asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require “complete and...
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Farm Progress America, June 8, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a move by President Trump to set aside environmental rules to boost infrastructure development Max Armstrong highlights a Presidential Executive Order that waives...
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Study: Propane is No. 1 choice for grain drying
Propane Education & Research Council offers financial incentive toward the purchase of new propane-powered farm equipment. A new survey from the Propane Education & Research Council finds an...
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EC approves Elanco's purchase of Bayer animal health business
$7.6 billion deal announced in August 2019; expected to be completed by mid-year 2020. The European Commission has granted approval of Elanco’s pending acquisition of Bayer AG’s animal health...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality on the rise
Soybean crop quality also improves a point from the prior week. USDA’s latest crop progress report shows corn plantings nearly finished, with soybeans taking another moderate step forward for the week...
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House members ask Trump to protect RFS
44 representatives call for Trump administration to take action to support ethanol industry, farmers. A group of 44 Midwest lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump on June 8, asking the...
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Researching mysteries hidden in the soil
The mysterious capillary fringe has huge effects on the soil, and new research tells us how it works. Ever heard of a capillary fringe? It might just be the most important — and mysterious — thing...
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Washington state doing 'no-knock' invasive trapping
Thousands of traps must be put out on private property, but this time representatives won't be telling property owners. The battle against invasive pests is constant. And as Washington state knows, it...
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EPA issues a key order for farmers in dicamba case
Agency provides farmers more clarity on what to do in light of 9th Circuit Court ruling vacating labels for three products The first statement from EPA issued last week was a simple response noting...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about high winds, crop conditions, a tavern closing, a growing reward and more. High winds are blowing across the prairie and Midwest.The corn and soybean crops look fine at this...
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COVID-19 continues to spread among food industry workers
At least 60 food-processing facilities outside the meatpacking industry have seen COVID-19 outbreaks, dozens of meatpacking workers have died. By Mike DorningA caravan of vehicles decorated with black...
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Tractor Supply shares hit all-time high
Spending by restless Covid-shut ins, competitors’ shuttered stores and stimulus cash fueled demand. By Crystal KimTractor Supply Co., a retailer focused on the rural lifestyle that sells everything...
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More than $1.4 billion in COVID-19 aid issued
USDA's latest update details spending through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. As of June 8, USDA has paid 80,261 producers $1.4 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.The...
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ARS scientists receive award
Heather Allen and JoAnne Crouch have received the 2019 Arthur S. Flemming Award for their scientific achievements. Agricultural Research Service scientists Heather Allen and JoAnne Crouch have...
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10 things you should know about the Asian giant hornet
This invasive species is getting a lot of national attention, but what should those in the West know? During a media call recently, Sven-Erik Spichiger was asked about the phrase “murder hornet” in...
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Meat packers back to near-normal capacity
Beef and pork production dropped nearly 30% during April as COVID-19 sickened workers. As of June 9, processing facilities across the cattle, swine and broiler sectors are operating at more than 95%...
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How COVID-19 has changed consumer food trends
The kitchen has become the place where a majority of meals are prepared. Will that trend continue? Charlie Arnot, CEO of The Center for Food Integrity and president of Look East, spoke June 3 as part...
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