Water supply for irrigation a seventh The Bureau of Reclamation announced $15 million in relief for those affected by the drought along the California-Oregon border. The area is…
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President to Reinstate Ethanol for Summer
Measure intended to lower gasoline prices. President Joe Biden has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency will reinstate the use of 15 percent ethanol blends in gasoline for…
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UN Predicts Food Prices Will Continue to Surge
A 22 percent increase highly plausible. In a report released Friday, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned that global food prices could surge another 22 percent…
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USDA Secretary Selects Advisory Committee Members
12 members were chosen who specialize in urban agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced s week ago that 12 members have been selected to serve on the U.S.…
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USDA Reports Increase in Corn and Soybean Production
Attributed to increased acreage and higher yields. This past week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that soybean production reached a record high and corn production approached…
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White House Faults Meat Industry Over Inflation
Say rising prices is the result of industrial greed. Since October 2020, the prices of meat, poultry, and fish have all risen almost 12 percent, according to the…
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USDA Unveils New Micro Farm Insurance Program
Policy to support small-scale farming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week the development of the Micro Farm policy which allows local, small-scale farms to obtain simplified…
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USDA Covering Farmers’ COVID Safety Measures
Grants will cover the cost of protective equipment. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over the weekend that it would begin to offer grants for farmers who implemented…
Read MoreFertilizer Shortages May Impact Food Costs
Hurricanes, supply chain issues, and natural gas shortage have contributed. Food prices are already up this year, in some areas as much as 30 percent, and now issues…
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USDA Releases Agricultural Export Forecast
Trade increased by 24 percent in 2021. The Department of Agriculture released its quarterly forecast on the status of American agricultural trade last week. The report found that…
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