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USDA launches National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech

USDA's recently launched National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech is designed to help ag-tech companies develop products that can help farmers be m...

12h ago

Senators introduce bill aimed at stabilizing farm labor costs

U.S. Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and several Republican colleagues have introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing agricultural labor costs an...

14h ago

Iowa FFA members fight food insecurity at annual convention

Since 2012, Iowa FFA members have helped package pre-made meals to fight food insecurity during the annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference. Servant lea...

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U.S. red meat exporters connecting with buyers in Mexico

Exporters of U.S. beef, pork, and lamb met face-to-face with buyers from across Mexico last week at the U.S. Meat Export Federation's second U.S. Red ...

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