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• Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American ... - Senator John Thune

  28-02-2023 23:53
  
  Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American ...  Senator John Thune
  
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• Little remembered as a big man in local agriculture - Wharton Journal Spectator

  28-02-2023 23:32
  
  Little remembered as a big man in local agriculture  Wharton Journal Spectator
  
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• MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers - Minnesota Department of Agriculture

  28-02-2023 23:31
  
  MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers  Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  
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• Graduate students author textbook on global agriculture and food ... - psu.edu

  28-02-2023 23:13
  
  Graduate students author textbook on global agriculture and food ...  psu.edu
  
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• Graduate students author textbook on global agriculture and food ... - Pennsylvania State University

  28-02-2023 23:13
  
  Graduate students author textbook on global agriculture and food ...  Pennsylvania State University
  
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• Ocean City Winery Gets OK from CMCo Agriculture Board - Cape May County Herald

  28-02-2023 23:00
  Ocean City Winery Gets OK from CMCo Agriculture Board  Cape May County Herald
  
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• Celebrating Fla. agriculture at state Capitol - Morning Ag Clips -

  28-02-2023 22:56
  
  Celebrating Fla. agriculture at state Capitol  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• Market focus moves toward domestic outlooks - WV News

  28-02-2023 22:00
  Market focus moves toward domestic outlooks  WV News
  
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• Idaho State Department of Agriculture reports Equine Herpesvirus in Gem County - Idaho News

  28-02-2023 21:50
  Idaho State Department of Agriculture reports Equine Herpesvirus in Gem County  Idaho News
  
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• Cargill Donates $500000 to University of Idaho's Center for ... - bigcountrynewsconnection.com

  28-02-2023 21:27
  Cargill Donates $500000 to University of Idaho's Center for ...  bigcountrynewsconnection.com
  
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• Look to feed-grain future - WV News

  28-02-2023 20:30
  Look to feed-grain future  WV News
  
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• Correction: John and Meghan Leita helped purchase the reserve ... - Victoria Advocate

  28-02-2023 20:17
  Correction: John and Meghan Leita helped purchase the reserve ...  Victoria Advocate
  
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• Agrivoltaic study outlines sustainable land use for solar projects on ... - Solar Builder Magazine

  28-02-2023 19:36
  
  Agrivoltaic study outlines sustainable land use for solar projects on ...  Solar Builder Magazine
  
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• Will a Sustainable Future for Agriculture Take Us Underwater? - Sustainable Brands

  28-02-2023 19:00
  
  Will a Sustainable Future for Agriculture Take Us Underwater?  Sustainable Brands
  
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• Agriculture Is A Massive Climate Problem, & Ag Drones Are A Key Wedge - CleanTechnica

  28-02-2023 18:46
  Agriculture Is A Massive Climate Problem, & Ag Drones Are A Key Wedge  CleanTechnica
  
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• How labor shortages are affecting agriculture - Wilson County News

  28-02-2023 18:45
  
  How labor shortages are affecting agriculture  Wilson County News
  
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• Hearing: Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for ... - Morning Ag Clips -

  28-02-2023 17:55
  
  Hearing: Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for ...  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• Baldridge becomes Director of Agriculture - Portsmouth Daily Times

  28-02-2023 17:33
  
  Baldridge becomes Director of Agriculture  Portsmouth Daily Times
  
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• New Zealand Leads the Way on Regenerative Agriculture Methods - TriplePundit

  28-02-2023 17:19
  
  New Zealand Leads the Way on Regenerative Agriculture Methods  TriplePundit
  
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• New Fiona Emergency Response Funding for Farmers

  28-02-2023 17:18 via farms.com
  A new emergency response funding program will provide immediate support for Nova Scotia farmers who did not qualify for federal assistance following hurricane Fiona.
  
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• Manitoba Crop Alliance awards six students with 2022-23 bursaries

  28-02-2023 17:15 via farms.com
  Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has awarded six students from Manitoba with MCA 2022-23 bursaries valued at $2,000 each.The six bursary recipients are Kaitlyn Christine Hunt-Delaurier from Laurier, Lianne Rouire from Treherne, Milan Lukes from Gunton, Stephanie Manning from Souris, Hannie Peters from Ile Des Chenes, and Alison Manness from La Salle/Domain.“I would like to congratulate all our 2022-23 bursary winners and thank all the students who applied,” MCA Chair Robert Misko said in
  
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• Second wave of Everybody Milk campaign set to launch

  28-02-2023 17:14 via farms.com
  The second wave of Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) Everybody Milk campaign will run Feb. 20 through Apr. 9.
  
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• Dairy producer, Mac Emiry, among 11 inductees to the Agricultural Hall of Fame

  28-02-2023 17:13 via farms.com
  In 2023, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) will induct 11 individuals who have made significant impacts on Ontario agriculture and beyond
  
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• Province Providing Tax Incentive For Agri-Processing Industries

  28-02-2023 17:12 via farms.com
  Earlier this week, the Alberta government introduced a new agri-processing tax credit to help attract larage scale investment.With the tax credit, the government is hoping to capitalize on the potential of the agri-processing industry across the province. One of the people attending the news conference at Harmony Beef in Rockyview County, was Paul McLauchlin, the president of the Rural Municipality association of Alberta. 
  
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• Putting Together a Measure of Sustainability

  28-02-2023 17:08 via farms.com
  With companies now publishing sustainability reports annually, you may wonder how these reports are put together.The word sustainability is popping up everywhere these days it seems. Companies are constantly releasing information on how they plan to be more sustainable. These plans are mainly released in the forms of reports, and there’s now a whole industry focused on helping those reports to be made.
  
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• Alice in Dairyland: Celebrate Wisconsin agriculture on March 21 - La Crosse Tribune

  28-02-2023 15:31
  
  Alice in Dairyland: Celebrate Wisconsin agriculture on March 21  La Crosse Tribune
  
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• 4 agricultural colleges ensuring promising career outcomes in ... - Study International News

  28-02-2023 15:21
  
  4 agricultural colleges ensuring promising career outcomes in ...  Study International News
  
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• Morocco: Netafim opens manufacturing plant to boost sustainable ... - hortidaily.com

  28-02-2023 14:23
  
  Morocco: Netafim opens manufacturing plant to boost sustainable ...  hortidaily.com
  
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• The Courier Ottawa artist completes agriculture mural - The Courier

  28-02-2023 14:10
  
  The Courier Ottawa artist completes agriculture mural  The Courier
  
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• 5 TikTok influencers in agriculture to follow right now - AGDAILY

  28-02-2023 14:00
  5 TikTok influencers in agriculture to follow right now  AGDAILY
  
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• Will agriculture be America's leading source of greenhouse gas ... - Environmental Working Group

  28-02-2023 13:00
  
  Will agriculture be America's leading source of greenhouse gas ...  Environmental Working Group
  
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• In pics: 59th International Agriculture Fair in Paris - Xinhua

  28-02-2023 12:11
  
  In pics: 59th International Agriculture Fair in Paris  Xinhua
  
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• US Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack Hints at Taking Action Against Mexico

  28-02-2023 12:05 via farms.com
  Concerns over Mexican Trade Practices Could Lead to Formal Action
  
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• Farm Bill Brings Exciting Opportunities for Advocacy Program Improvements

  28-02-2023 12:03 via farms.com
  How the 2018 Farm Bill Can Benefit Farmers and Advocacy Groups
  
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• Maryland Advocates Rally for Specialty Crop Support and Conservation in 2023 Farm Bill

  28-02-2023 11:58 via farms.com
  Push for Greater Investments in Local Agriculture and Sustainable Farming Practices
  
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• Details announced for ‘23 Crop Insurance Program

  28-02-2023 11:30 via farms.com
  The announcement was made from Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit on Monday morning. In particular, there are two major enhancements coming for this year’s program.Starting this year, Crop Insurance customers will see an individual premium calculated for each crop they insure. According to the province’s news release, this adjustment from the base premium rate is calculated for each customer, and independen
  
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• Grain lab joins the combine

  28-02-2023 11:28 via farms.com
  In response, commodity buyers and food processors often offer price premiums for specified characteristics.To make the most of those price premiums, producers need to measure and document the characteristics of grain going through their combines. Price premiums might be offered for factors such as oil content, protein, starch, falling numbers and seed size.Differentiation and identity preservation (IP) become critical factors at harvest. Noticing and segregating higher value crop as it runs thro
  
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• Ritchie Bros. Announces Senior Notes Offering to Partially Fund IAA Merger

  28-02-2023 11:23 via farms.com
  Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), ("Ritchie Bros.," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our"), today announced that Ritchie Bros. Holdings Inc., a Washington corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ritchie Bros. (the "Issuer"), intends to commence an offering for approximately (a) $550 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2028 and (b) $800 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 (collectively, the "Notes"), subject to market
  
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• Saskatchewan crop insurance program adjustments

  28-02-2023 11:20 via farms.com
  There are some changes coming for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance customers.Agriculture Minister David Marit revealed the details for the 2023 program year. He said customers will see an individual premium calculated for each crop they insure. Premiums are individualized based on a producer’s personal claim history compared to the area risk zone.“This means a producer’s claim on one crop does not impact their premium for a different crop,” Marit said. “Producers will se
  
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• Funding is available for employers hiring youth in the ag sector

  28-02-2023 11:17 via farms.com
  On Monday, Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced $13 million for the Youth Employment and Skills Program, to help support approximately 1200 jobs for youth in the ag sector. She says the program helps to eliminate barriers to employment by providing meaningful work opportunities for youth wanting to pursue a career in agriculture.The Youth Employment and Skills Program offers support for 50 per cent of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring youth.
  
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• GoodLeaf Farms and Unfold partner to develop premium quality leafy greens

  28-02-2023 11:11 via farms.com
  Unfold, an industry-leading seed and digital solutions company advancing the vertical farming industry, and GoodLeaf Farms, Canada's largest commercial vertical farm, today announced their partnership to commercialize premium lines of vertically-farmed spinach and other leafy greens through Unfold's Innovation Partner Program
  
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• Iowa Agriculture Secretary speaks to Waterloo Rotary Club - WCF Courier

  28-02-2023 11:00
  Iowa Agriculture Secretary speaks to Waterloo Rotary Club  WCF Courier
  
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• NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HOW THE SYSTEM FAILS TO PROTECT DAIRY COWS

  28-02-2023 10:46 via farms.com
  World Animal Protection is calling on all stakeholders in the food system, including federal and provincial governments, the dairy industry and food businesses, to scale up regulatory inspections, strengthen enforcement, implement inter-jurisdictional cooperation and incorporate accountability regimes in supply chains to ensure cull dairy cows do not suffer en route to slaughter.
  
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• Applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program are now open

  28-02-2023 10:44 via farms.com
  the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of approximately $13 million to enhance the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) and to help support approximately 1200 jobs for youth in the sector
  
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• T Levels – vocational training in agriculture is changing in England - National Farmers Union

  28-02-2023 10:43
  
  T Levels – vocational training in agriculture is changing in England  National Farmers Union
  
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• USDA using agriculture to grow better state, nation | HeraldNet.com - The Daily Herald

  28-02-2023 10:30
  
  USDA using agriculture to grow better state, nation | HeraldNet.com  The Daily Herald
  
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• American Agriculture Relies on Immigration [Opinion ... - Lancaster Farming

  28-02-2023 10:00
  
  American Agriculture Relies on Immigration [Opinion ...  Lancaster Farming
  
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• Monroe County Agriculture: Several reasons why barns are painted ... - Monroe Evening News

  28-02-2023 09:57
  
  Monroe County Agriculture: Several reasons why barns are painted ...  Monroe Evening News
  
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• Largest Farms Most Likely To Adopt Precision Agriculture Guidance Systems

  28-02-2023 09:54 via farms.com
  U.S. farms are adopting precision technologies at different rates, with the largest farms adopting auto-steer guidance technology at significantly higher rates.
  
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• Clemson Study Finds Fall-Winter Cover Crops Help Soybeans Grow In Southeastern Clayey Soils

  28-02-2023 08:43 via farms.com
  United States based on biomass production, weed suppression and improvements in soil health
  
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