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Tomato’s wild ancestor is a genomic reservoir for plant breeders

Humans turned a weedy plant with tiny fruit into the tomato that we know today ITHACA, N.Y. — Thousands of years ago, people in South...

12/03/2020

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Deadline approaching for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

Program provides direct relief to producers facing market disruptions due to COVID-19 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture...

12/03/2020

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Regulation, trade & taxes are top concerns for farmers

Ag Economy Barometer sees farmer sentiment pull back post-election WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group...

12/02/2020

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Funds available to encourage urban agriculture

Up to $280,500 in grants available for education, community development ST. PAUL — Businesses, schools, nonprofits, local governments and...

12/02/2020

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USTR, USDA release report on agricultural trade with China

China has implemented at least 50 of 57 technical commitments under Phase One Agreement WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade...

12/01/2020

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Have a safe and jolly Christmas tree experience

Local Christmas tree farmers prepared with new COVID-19 precautions ST. PAUL — Minnesota Christmas tree growers are hard at work readying...

12/01/2020

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Farm Rescue shifts to help farmers sickened by coronavirus

Volunteers have been helping those taken out of commission by COVID-19 this year WASHINGTON — The wet spring offered only a tiny window...

11/30/2020

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Funds available to protect livestock processors

Milk, meat, and poultry processors can offset COVID-19 safety costs ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota milk, meat, or poultry processors can...

11/30/2020

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USDA publishes proposed rule maintaining school meal flexibilities

Would maintain flexibility in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements related to milk, grains, sodium WASHINGTON — In line with...

11/25/2020

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From the farm to the feast

Spark conversation with fun facts about Thanksgiving foods WASHINGTON — Amid the pandemic, the Thanksgiving season may look different for...

11/25/2020

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