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EPA, USDA launch next-generation fertilizer challenge
Aug 26, 2020
Goal of program is maintaining or improving crop yields while reducing environmental footprint.
EPA Appoints Kurt Thiede as Region 5 Administrator
Wheeler stops short of promising RFS action ahead of election
Aug 26, 2020
Biden takes official stance on supporting RFS and need to deny SRE waivers.
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Senate Democrats’ climate action plan recognizes role of farmers
Aug 25, 2020
New report identifies farmers and ranchers as vital part of solution in addressing changing climate.
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Trump announces $1b more for food box program
Aug 25, 2020
Event at North Carolina food distributor features discussion on Trump’s support to farmers.
Papillon adds to quality control capabilities
Aug 25, 2020
New NIR analyzer increases ability to detect outliers and analytical drift while adding several nutrients to its standard analysis.
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Tyson, McDonald’s donate 1m lb. of protein
Aug 25, 2020
Donations will be distributed to community food programs in Illinois, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri.
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AVMA releases inaugural AMR report
Aug 25, 2020
Report describes current status of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria affecting various animal species in U.S.
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Iowa uses $100m from CARES Act funds to help ag
Aug 25, 2020
Iowa livestock producers to receive $60 million and biofuel producers $15.5 million.
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DSM launches strategic animal protein initiative
Aug 25, 2020
Animal nutrition and health company launches "transformational" animal production sustainability initiative.
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USDA updates ‘actively engaged in farming’ standards
Aug 24, 2020
New rules requires 25% of total management hours or at least 500 hours annually.
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