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Farmers Already Feeling the Impact of Expired Farm Bill
With no new farm bill in place after the 2018 farm bill extension deadline passed, there are already impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, outlined some of the programs that went away. “Most of the impacts won’t be felt until the new…
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The Strange Types of Spiderwebs Found in Nature
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Spiderwebs evoke a unique mix of fear and awe. Even for those who prefer that spiders stay far away, it’s hard not to appreciate the delicate, silky architecture and radiating patterns made by these tiny creatures. Not all spiderwebs follow the iconic radial design we usually picture though. There are at…
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Dockworker Strike Highlights Importance of Food Independence
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says America is bracing for the impact of the massive dockworker strike that threatens to paralyze goods in and out of the U.S. He points out that our nation relies on international trade for everything from electronics to machinery. “Families also count on the imports of foods like bananas,…
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Stabenow Calls for Emergency Assistance After Helene
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow called for emergency assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities who suffered devastating losses in the wake of Hurricane Helene. “This is a horrible blow to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the Southeast just as the harvest season was getting started for many crops,” Stabenow says. “As Chairwoman of…
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The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too
The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too. MSN
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Buy or Bale: Run These Numbers to Calculate Hay Costs
STILLWATER, Okla. — Livestock owners can save money and time with an awareness of the economics behind harvesting, buying and selling hay. Eric DeVuyst, Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist, said producers should compare the costs of baling hay or paying someone else to harvest it. Summer Hay production breakdown Opportunity cost DeVuyst recommends factoring in the…
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USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average
USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average KWLM (Willmar Radio)
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Labor strikes unlikely to affect food supply
Labor strikes unlikely to affect food supply Farms.com
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USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers
USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers Farms.com
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Letter: Farmers’ climate insights deserve more attention
Letter: Farmers’ climate insights deserve more attention Financial Times
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Ukraine’s economic losses reach Trillion dollars: What’s next?
Ukraine’s economic losses reach Trillion dollars: What’s next? News.Az
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UK: Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation
Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation: Grain market daily ahdb.org.uk
