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Missouri River flooding lingers

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It’s been a long year for farmers and communities along the Missouri River. Floods started back in March and extended through the growing season, and the ‘high water’ is expected to continue into December. According to the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, 2019 runoff for the Missouri river basin is forecast at 61 million acre-feet, which is nearly 2 and a half times higher than average. Kevin Grode with the Corps says more unprecedented precipitation is on the way. &...

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Report: 60 percent of farmers don't have enough internet connectivity

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A new report from the United Soybean Board shows that 60 percent of farmers believe their internet is not reliable enough to run their business and 78 percent of farmers do not have the benefit of choosing their own provider. 

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53 animals taken from Washington home

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — It will be up to a court to decide what happens to more than 50 animals taken from a Washington state home, including birds, horses, chickens and an alpaca. 

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Virginia governor issues drought watch for entire state

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Worsening dry conditions affecting Virginia have prompted Gov. Ralph Northam to place the state under a drought watch. 

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All Ohio counties declared "disaster area"

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All 88 counties in Ohio are officially declared disaster areas after a challenging 2019, allowing farmers to sign up for disaster assistance. “Farmers who opted for Prevented Plant this year will already be getting some much-needed help with ‘Top Up’ payments for those unplanted acres automatically, but more funding may be there for counties declared disaster areas,” said Jack Irvin, Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy. &ldq... More>>

Frost Advisories For Great Lake States

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Frost advisories are in effect for parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Although temperatures fell into the low 30’s overnight in northern Illinois, it likely didn’t harm plants. Michigan might experience a possible frost on vegetation as temperatures also reach the mid-30s. According to the national weather service, frost still remains possible for southern Wisconsin with rain in the forecast for tonight into tomorrow.

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Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission is expected to provide $12.1 million to expand broadband coverage to rural parts of Wyoming over the next decade. 

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Two charged in burglary at Vermont farm where pigs escaped

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ORANGE, Vt. (AP) — Two people have been charged in a burglary at a Vermont farm where hundreds of pigs got loose. 

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A solution for food waste in schools: Give it to the pigs

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine has decided that eating like a pig could be a good thing, especially for schools looking to cut down on food waste. A law saying schools can give food scraps away to pig farmers is now on the books in the state. The practice of feeding human food waste to pigs goes back millennia, but some school districts in Maine have expressed confusion in recent years about the rules around the practice. So the Maine Legislature passed a clarifying bill that to... More>>

Emergency plan activated in North Dakota amid fall snowstorm

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday activated the state’s emergency plan due to what he called a crippling snowstorm that closed major highways and had farmers and ranchers bracing for huge crop and livestock losses. 

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Hawaiian family grows a record-setting avocado

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WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A Hawaii family has won a place with the Guinness World Records for the world’s heaviest avocado. The Pokini family from the island of Maui received the Guinness certificate this week for the avocado weighing 5.6 pounds (2.54 kilograms).

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West Virginia farmers quadrupled their hemp crop this year

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Farmers more than quadrupled West Virginia’s industrial hemp crop this year. Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt’s office says about 130 farmers grew 641 acres of industrial hemp in 2019, up from 155 acres in 2018. 

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Report: U.S. and China reach partial deal, trade truce possible

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(Bloomberg News) - The U.S. and China reached a partial agreement Friday that would broker a truce in the trade war and lay the groundwork for a broader deal that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could sign later this year.

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Some Welcome News for Corn Farmers

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Just-signed Japan deal secures second largest corn export market for U.S. farmers.

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AARP Live Minute: Protection Against Cruise Scams

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In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings looks at ways to protect against cruise scams.

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New Mexico farmers, ranchers to get tax relief

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is extending tax relief for farmers and ranchers in many New Mexico counties who were forced to sell livestock due to drought and other severe weather in recent years. 

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Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg team up for 'Band of Brothers' follow-up series

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HBO's miniseries 'Band of Brothers' is returning with a follow-up series called 'Masters of the Air' which will air on Apple's new streaming platform in March.  

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Corn growers making contributions to health of bees

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The National Corn Growers' Association has continued its work to represent a wide-range of issues and that includes the long-term health and viability bees.  

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Mayo Clinic developing vaccine that kills cancer cells

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A vaccine undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic has reportedly removed cancer cells in a breast cancer patient. 

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Soybean Harvest Recommendations

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October 11, 2019   When optimum moisture content achievement a challenge, taking dockage is sometimes the better option. For harvest time, thirteen percent is the optimum moisture content for soybeans. But, since it can be tough to hit the thirteen percent benchmark, some experts say it may be more profitable, to take dockage.

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The history of National Farmer's Day

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Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day. A time where Americans give special thanks to the 2 percent of the population who feeds and sustains the rest of us.  

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Grizzly bear killed in Montana after livestock attacks

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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife officials in Montana say they captured and killed a grizzly bear that killed livestock east of Rogers Pass along the Rocky Mountain Front. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said in a statement Thursday that the 612-pound (277.6-kilogram), 5-year-old male was euthanized on Monday. 

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First forecast of citrus season has growers optimistic

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The first forecast of the Florida citrus season has growers optimistic. The National Agriculture Statistics Service on Thursday said that Florida is expected to produce an estimated 74 million boxes of oranges in the 2019-2020 season, a 3.4% increase over the previous season.

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Cattlemen participate in White House event spotlighting federal overreach

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Two members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined President Trump Wednesday to highlight federal overreach from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the EPA.
 

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October Winter Storm Bears Down on Northern Plains

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The northern plains get ready to hunker down for freezing temperatures as a fall blizzard – with the likelihood of up to two feet of snow! – takes aim.

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Country singer Aaron Watson to be inducted to Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

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Country singer-songwriter Aaron Watson will be a part of the the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame's 2020 class.  In addition to that, the native of the Lone Star State was also honored with Texas Cowboy HOF's Spirit of Texas Award.  

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NIAA and Antibiotics Stewardship

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The National Institute for Animal Agriculture points to the nation's pig farmers as a demonstration of how the proper use of antibiotics keeps both humans and animals healthy.

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Chobani unveils new product to raise money for farmers

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Greek yogurt brand Chobani is helping celebrate American farmers by releasing their second limited-edition, the Farmer Batch which is made in partnership with the American Farmland Trust. The flavor, which is a cookies and cream style yogurt, is building on the company's dairy industry initiative Milk Matters. “Dairy farms are critical parts of the economy and landscape in communities across America but dairy farm families are facing tremendous change due to a weak dairy e... More>>

Food Label Disputes Continue to Rage

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Plant-based alternatives in the dairy and meat industries continue to provoke disputes over how those products should be labeled.

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Cold temperatures, snowstorms expected in some parts of the country

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Unseasonably cold temperatures and storms are expected throughout much of the country through the rest of the week and into the weekend.  

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Potato, onion, sweet corn farmers rush amid early freeze

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An early deep freeze has Idaho potato and onion farmers rushing to harvest crops or hoping the buried vegetables will survive the frozen nights this week. 

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Pennsylvania baker creates life-size deer cake

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A Pennsylvania couple wanted a life-size deer as their wedding cake and Shady Maple Market delivered.  According to WHTM, the couple brought in the antlers themselves and requested a cake to match. 

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Social Security checks to see another increase in 2020

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The Social Security Administration announced Thursday that 2020's cost-of-living adjustment will be 1.6 percent, a slight increase from the 1.4 percent average over the past decade.  

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Beijing Taps Pork Reserves to Make up for Short-Falls as Trade Talks Continue

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With soaring prices back home due to a national hog herd ravaged by disease, Beijing is under pressure to reach a deal in U.S. trade talks.

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Invasive snakehead fish found in Georgia

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 An invasive fish species that can breathe air and survive on land has been found in Georgia for the first time, and officials are warning anyone who comes into contact with the species to kill it immediately. 

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Rig hauling cattle overturns on Kansas City highway

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a tractor-trailer hauling cattle has overturned on a Kansas City highway, causing several other crashes as more than 40 animals broke free. 

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Hank Williams' grandson makes Grand Ole Opry debut

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Sam Williams, 22, is officially following in the footsteps of his grandfather Hank Williams and his father Hank Williams Jr.  

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In-N-Out CEO explains why restaurant prints bible verses on packaging

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In a wide-ranging interview with the Christian Post, In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder discussed her faith and why the burger chain has bible verses printed on its cups and wrappers.  

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Despite injury, Jimmy Carter keeps building homes in Nashville

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Former President Jimmy Carter was not going to let a fall and a black eye stop him from continuing build homes in Nashville. 

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American Soybean Association seeks candidates for $5,000 scholarship

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The American Soybean Association is awarding a $5,000 one-time scholarship to a high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture. 

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North Carolina looks to improve rural broadband

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another spending proposal that contains another small portion of the North Carolina state budget bill idled since Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto is now heading to his desk. 

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The American Farm Bureau is turning 100

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The American Farm Bureau Federation is turning 100 next month.  Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval released a statement celebrating a century of serving the interest of our country's farmers and ranchers.  

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Thousands of French farmers protest on highways

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An estimated 10,000 French farmers took to the nation's highways, tractors and all, to "show their exasperation." The French farmers wanted more consideration, less distortions of competition and no unfair agreements.  

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Search for livestock-killing cougar begins in Idaho

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Federal and state wildlife officials have started a search in northern Idaho for a cougar that killed multiple livestock. 

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Illinois Farm Bureau gives rural road safety advice

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The Illinois Farm Bureau shared some reminders on Facebook about rural road safety during the harvest that can be applied not just to Illinois, but in rural communities around the country. 

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Korea finishes ASF cull while China replenishes herds

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China flies in over 900 breeding pigs from Denmark to replenish their herd. Reuters reports this is the first import of live breeding stock since the first African Swine Fever outbreak last year. Reuters reports, the virus wiped out more than half of China's herds, while official government reports estimate losses at much less. Many Chinese producers are building new farms and restocking herds that were previously infected. Meanwhile, Korea finishes culling hogs infected with Africa...

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Freeze a concern for the Northern Plains

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Delayed plantings now have farmers racing to get crops in the bin before the first batch of snow hits the ground. According to Politico, weather analysts say the Midwest could see colder air coming from the Siberian connection instead of from the North Pole. In Chicago, trader Ted Seifreid of Zaner Ag Hedge says its definitely a weather market. “...this isn't an early event, its just the magnitude of the event, the amount of snow we are talking about, and the damage that can ...

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Lower Corn and Soy Product Due To Severe Weather

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The Minneapolis Federal Reserve confirms lower corn and soybean production this year. The bank covers 6 states in the Midwest and expects to see soybean production decline by 26 percent, compared to the national drop of 20 percent. Corn fairs slightly better with a projected 10 percent drop from last year compared to 4 percent nationally. The bank says producers have suffered under severe weather that caused record planting delays and that soybeans have taken an additional hit from ...

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Indiana church pays for medical debt of thousands of families

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An Indiana church has paid off millions in medical debt for thousands of families thanks to a partnership with RIP Medical Debt and the help of other churches in the area.   

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Tip Top Poultry recall expanded over Listeria concerns

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The USDA is expanding the recall of Tip Top Poultry products, now extending it to frozen cooked, diced or shredded chicken was made between Jan. 21, 2019 and Sept 24, 2019 as part of listeria concerns. 

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Alternative Proteins Not A Threat

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As alternative protein products gain popularity, meat producers worry it could cut into demand. However, a Farm Bureau official says the additional products won’t disrupt demand. Michael Clements reports.

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Trade hopes tempered as Chinese firms blacklisted

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U.S. and China temper hopes of a possible deal ahead of trade talks. According to the south China morning post, the Chinese delegation may cut its trip short. Negotiators were scheduled to arrive in the capital on Thursday. If no progress is made, U.S. tariffs on $250 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods are slated to rise to 30% from 25% on October 15th. This marks the 13th round of talks between the global powers since last year. According to Politico, while the President has no...

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Mississippi national forests could reduce deer dog hunting

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hunters who use dogs to pursue deer could see reduced access to national forests in Mississippi. A report for the U.S. Forest Service finds few large continuous tracts of national forest land in Mississippi judged suitable for hunting with dogs. 

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Eastern equine encephalitis detected in New Hampshire

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire health officials say that Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in three mosquito batches, one in Portsmouth and two in Fremont. 

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Chick-Fil-A employees retrieves customer's phone from storm drain

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Chick-Fil-A is well-known for the service its employees provide but one employee in Virginia took that service to the next level.  A

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Louisiana cattle theft suspect faces more charges in Texas

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QUITMAN, Texas (AP) — A man previously accused of involvement in a Louisiana cattle theft ring has been indicted in Texas on charges he also stole cows from a rancher there. 

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Pest that feasts on broccoli found in Maine for first time

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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Agriculture authorities in Maine say an invasive pest that can damage crops such as cabbage and broccoli has been found in the state for the first time. 

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Renewable energy firm doubles down on western wind projects

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A California-based renewable energy developer plans to increase by seven-fold its investments as it prepares to build more wind farms in New Mexico over the next several years.

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South Dakota lawmakers move to legalize hemp, over governor's objection

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are writing a bill to legalize industrial hemp in 2020, despite the governor’s stated plan to veto it. 

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Study: Painting stripes on cattle can reduce fly bites

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According to a Japanese study published in Plos One, painting your cattle can decrease the chances of them being bitten by flies by 50 percent.  

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Stop Fiddling with the Food! And Other Common Cooking Tips

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Sometimes it’s the things we should STOP doing in the kitchen that can make the biggest difference.

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Study: Owning a dog is good for your health

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Dog owners live longer and have healthier hearts, a new study from the University of Toronto shows. 

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Goat breaks in to house; naps in bathroom

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ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio homeowner is busy cleaning up after a large goat broke into her home by ramming through a sliding glass door and then settling down for a nap in a bathroom. The Ashland Times-Gazette reports Logan Keathley returned to his family’s Sullivan Township home Friday to find their German Shepherd agitated and the house reeking. That’s when he discovered “Big Boy,” a goat who had escaped from a farm several miles away, napp... More>>

Ag groups mixed as more details of biofuel plan roll out.

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The latest biofuels plan is supported by some but as the administration prepares to release more details, others say they'll withhold judgment until they see more. RFD-TV's Corryn La Rue reports from Washington DC.

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Market Disruptions From Tyson Plant Fading Away

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It has been seven weeks since the Holcomb, Kansas, Tyson plant fire and cattle futures markets are mostly back to business as usual. That's according to Oklahoma State University economist Dr. Darren Peel. He says the fire caused a dramatic ripple effect from the loss of fresh beef in the wholesale market. In response, The choice boxed cutout jumped more than $23 to $239.87 at its peak. But the cash feeder market dropped on long-term uncertainty with fed cattle taking the biggest hit...

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Farming; It's a Family Business

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From raising children and cattle to industry challenges, one rancher wouldn't have it another way. The Arkansas Farm Bureau shares the lifestyle of a livestock producer.

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Cold Weather Has Big Impact on Grain

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Forecasters predict winter weather will descend into the northern plains and the northwestern corn belt this week. Economist Arlan Suderman, with INTL FCStone warns a freeze event could lower corn yields once the kernel's starch line is only halfway to the black layer. This could be one of the most challenging harvest seasons in quite some time for U.S. farmers. Considering how much of the nation's corn crop was planted extremely late after the wet spring, Suderman says we could be l...

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Perdue Clarifies Dairy Comments

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Secretary Sonny Purdue took heat over a statement that small dairy farms can't survive in today's economic climate. He clarified that statement in an exclusive interview with RFD-TV, 

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Once nearly extinct, songbird coming off endangered list

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The federal government said Tuesday it will remove the Kirtland’s warbler from its list of protected species, finding the small, yellow-bellied songbird had recovered more than half a century after being designated as endangered.

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Central Minnesota struggles with disposal of diseased dear

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BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Wildlife officials in central Minnesota are discovering it’s not easy to get rid of deer carcasses infected with chronic wasting disease. 

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Josh Turner to make return to stage in Nashville

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Country music star Josh Turner will return to the stage on Oct. 9, his first performance since a bus carrying his road crew crashed in California.

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Squirrels Hide More Than 200 Walnuts in SUV

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Where have all the walnuts gone? Check under the hood! A Pittsburgh area couple got a surprise when they found squirrels stored over 200 walnuts under the hood of their SUV. Chris Persic tells KDKA TV that his wife complained about a “burning smell” coming from the engine. When she popped the hood, she found the engine covered with walnuts and grass. They took the SUV to a mechanic who found half a trashcan of walnuts under the engine, but not extensive damage. The Pe... More>>

Walgreens, Kroger to stop sale of e-cigarettes

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Following Walmart, retailers Walgreens and Kroger will also stop selling vaping products at its stores. 

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Trade War Snags Farm Exports

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Harvest is underway, marking the second year for farmers bringing in crops with uncertain export opportunities. U.S. Commerce Department data shows agricultural exports are nearly $8 billion dollars behind pre-trade war levels. Sales to China represent the bulk of the loss coming in at $6.7 billion dollars. Soybean stocks have also doubled from last year to a record high level. With negotiations underway, some optimism has come in the form of renewed soybean and pork purchases from C...

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Reactions to Japan Trade Positive

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Several in farm country applaud President Trump's U.S. Japan trade deal. The announcement is a welcome win for the heartland as other trade agendas stall in congress. Details are still coming in, but according to the preliminary deal, Japan will eliminate or reduce tariffs on $7.2 billion dollars worth of U.S. farm goods. Farmers have been operating at a disadvantage in Japan since the White House backed out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. The new pact with the island nat...

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Wisconsin’s growing hemp industry to get boost under bill

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hemp industry would remain under state control as it enters its second year under a bill up for a vote in the Legislature. 

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B-17 crash raises questions about vintage plane safety

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The roar of its four engines, the plexiglass nose, the bristling machine guns — for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts, few thrills compare with that of a flight aboard aircraft like the B-17 Flying Fortress, the World War II bomber that helped smash the Nazi war machine. 

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Long-term fix to Wyoming, Nebraska tunnel could reach $68M

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The cost of long-term repairs to a failed irrigation tunnel serving farmers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska could reach $68 million. 

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Alex Trebek says his time as 'Jeopardy' host may come to an end soon

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In a wide-ranging interview with Canada's CTV, long-time 'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek said his run of more than 35 years may be coming to an end soon.  "I will keep doing it (the show) as long as my skills do not diminish, and they have started to diminish," he said. 

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Victims of 1944 Circus Fire Exhumed in ID Attempt

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Authorities exhumed the bodies Monday of two victims of the 1944 Hartford, CT circus fire in hopes of identifying one of the last five people still listed as missing after the tragedy.

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JBS Removes Additive To Increase Pork Exports

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JBS removes ractopamine from its U.S. pork supply in an effort to increase export opportunities to China as African Swine Fever slashes herds. Ractopamine, an FDA-approved feed supplement, is used in production to raise leaner pork. The meat-packer banned the feed additive in its Brazilian production systems last year. JBS competitors, like Smithfield, have already pulled the drug from its production.

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Testing THC In Hemp

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There's plenty of ‘hemp hype’ in farm country, but there have been some challenges, including making sure the THC level stays low enough to keep it legal. Politico reports the legal threshold is 0.3 percent; anything above that classifies the crop as marijuana. Hemp growers are calling for a national testing standard on measuring THC. USDA says it will release federal guidelines for hemp ahead of the 2020 growing season.

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Human Noise Impacts National Parks

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National Parks have remarkable natural soundscapes, but human-caused noise poses a threat. Colorado State University teams up with the U.S. National Park Service to understand why.

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Bayer says glyphosate trial delayed until further notice

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A pending U.S. lawsuit over claims related to Bayer’s glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup has been delayed, the company said on Sunday, with a court status conference in February 2020. “The Oct. 15, 2019 trial date for Winston v. Monsanto in St. Louis City has been postponed,” Bayer said in a statement. The lawsuit is the latest of several to be delayed as mediator Ken Feinberg tries to negotiate a settlement between the company and U.S. plai... More>>

Meat Industry Sues California

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The North American Meat Institute has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, to block enforcement of the voter-approved, "Proposition 12." The measure requires farmers, who market in the state, provide more space for animals being raised for food. The North American Meat Institute, whose members include processors such as Tyson Foods and retailers including Walmart, said enforcing Proposition 12 would hurt producers and consumers by significantly increasing their ...

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Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

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More agricultural groups get on board with new endangered species legislation. The National Cotton Council has more on the draft bills that could modernize the act.

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Harvest Floods A Concern

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Flooding affected spring planting this year, and now, it could make harvest a challenge too. DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson says he has seen ‘firsthand’ what’s going on and thinks it will impact farmers working to get crops out of the field. He also worries a lot of precipitation this winter could mean challenges ahead of next spring. He says the peak flood levels have likely passed in most areas, but there's still too much water overwhelming farm count...

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Mexico's USMCA Labor Promises

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A top Mexican official promises the country intends to fully implement their landmark labor reform law under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. Government leaders hope it will ease house democrats' concern they're not allocating enough money in their budget to do so. Mexican Undersecretary for North America, Jesus Seade, tells Politico that Mexico isn't cutting the labor enforcement budget, but will propose a 33-percent cut to its labor department. But he tells Politico it's impossibl...

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USDA Invests $152 Million to Improve Broadband Service in 14 States

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $152 million in 19 projects (PDF, 121 KB) to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states. “Deploying high-speed broadband internet connectivity, or ‘e-Connectivity,’ in rural America expands access to essential health, educational, social and business opport... More>>

USDA Secretary Perdue In Studio

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USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue came by the RFD-TV studio this morning to discuss trade deals, ethanol reform, and calls for a fair cattle market.

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How to make a rainbow crayon pumpkin

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Halloween and October in general have long been a time for orange and black to dominate the decorations, but what if you want to add a little more color to Autumn?  If you want to bring the rainbow to October, Crayola has you covered with a DIY rainbow crayon pumpkin.

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Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd Larry Junstrom dies at 70

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Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynard Skynard and longtime bassist of 38 Special, died on Sunday. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream," 38 Special said in a Facebook post. "He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high - a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. Ther...

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Nuisance black bear trapped, killed in Big Sky

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BIG SKY, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials have killed a black bear that rummaged through trash, tried to enter a hotel and stole pizza off somebody’s plate. 

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140-year-old family farm in Utah staying close to its roots

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PAYSON, Utah (AP) — It’s a cool, fall afternoon, and 87-year-old Payson resident, Ron Jensen, sits at his kitchen table inside a nearly 50-year-old home he designed and built himself. 

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Kerrygold and Baileys among EU imports to be taxed

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President Donald Trump's administration has unveiled plans to tax the European Union (EU) imports, including butter, cheese, pork, and several drink products, including liqueurs, following the World Trade Organization ruling on Wednesday. Famous Irish brands such as Kerrygold butter and Baileys Irish Cream as well as Irish whiskeys made in Northern Ireland and other liquors will be affected. The new tariffs will take effect from 18 October. The Unit... More>>

A Closer Look At Leather

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For most of American history, leather has played a critical role. More recently, though, leather sales have declined as faux leather products push to the front of the pack. Mississippi State Extension's Colleen Bradford Krantz, gives us a behind the scenes look into the industry.

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Growing the Perfect Pumpkin

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Families head to the patch in search of the perfect pumpkin. One Idaho farm family shares what it takes to grow this popular autumn squash. The Idaho Farm Bureau has the story.

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As Rural Groceries Fade Away, Lawmakers Wonder Whether to Act

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Nancy McCloud did not have any food industry bona fides. She had never worked in a grocery store; not even a restaurant. And yet three years ago, when her local grocery in central New Mexico closed, she wanted to offer the community (population: 863) the fresh foods they otherwise would have to travel 47 miles to get. Mountainair, New Mexico, is a popular tourist stop because of its proximity to 17th century ruins that harken to the earliest contact between Pueblo Indians and Spani...

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Bull escapes onto streets of Baltimore

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BALTIMORE (AP) — A 1,600-pound bull escaped from a truck into the streets of Baltimore for several hours. The Baltimore Sun reported that it took three tranquilizer shots and a crew of zoo officials to recapture the animal on Wednesday. 

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Addressing Antibiotic Resistance

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Iowa will have a new research center to address antibiotic resistance using a 'one health approach.' The National Institute Of Antimicrobial Resistance and Merck Animal Health shares the story.

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Ellen Encourages Viewers To Eat Less Meat

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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres encourages her 77 million followers to eat less meat. Cattlemen call the controversial comment “misinformed." Washington Representative, Dan Newhouse, reminds the public this type of 'call to action' can have major implications on commodities. Several ag groups reached out to Ellen, requesting to come on her show and talk to her about the livestock industry.

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Beginning Farmers Face Challenges

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Farmers just coming into the game experience challenges. A new USDA report shows farmers with less than 10 years of experience struggle with financing the operation and gaining access to land and equipment. They are likely to work off the farm, they earn less income, and have more debt than established farmers.

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Oscar-nominated actress Diahann Carroll dies at 84

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Tony Award winner and Oscar-nominee Diahann Carrol has died at the age of 84.  

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Pelosi: USMCA Up To Trump

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The calls to pass U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement continue, despite the buzz of an impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the two subjects have nothing to do with each other. She says the chamber is "awaiting the language on enforceability" adding that move is up to the President. In response, President Donald Trump calls the Democrat's efforts to address high drug prices in the trade deal "political cover." According to Politico, the administrat...

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California man gets jail in death of protected mountain lion

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VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A man who acknowledged shooting and killing a protected mountain lion that roamed the mountains near Los Angeles has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

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Record Breaking Rabbit over 4 ft long

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That's a big bunny! Darius is the world's largest rabbit, coming in at a whopping 49 pounds and is 4 foot 4 inches long! He officially became the world's largest rabbit when the Guinness World Records measured him in April 2010. He went on to consistently win the "largest bunny" competitions and recently retired after an eight-year winning streak. He now lives a retired life in Annette Edwards' back garden in the United Kingdom with his bunny pal. “They run free i... More>>

Unemployment reaches 50-year low

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to help lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.

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USDA and EPA React to Biofuel Plan

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WASHINGTON (October 4, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has led to an agreement that continues to promote domestic ethanol and biodiesel production, supporting our Nat...

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U.S. touts dairy product to Chinese hog farmers fighting swine fever

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Beijing announced it was exempting 16 U.S. goods from retaliatory tariffs, Chinese firms hurried to call Proliant Dairy Ingredients in the heart of American farm country. Among the products included in China’s first batch of exemptions last month was whey permeate for animal feed, a dairy byproduct sold by Iowa-based Proliant. While seen as a goodwill gesture ahead of talks to end the U.S.-China trade war, the exemption from a 25% retaliatory tariff im...

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Trump administration unveils new biofuel plan

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday will unveil a plan to boost U.S. biofuels demand as it seeks the support of farmers in next year’s election, four sources briefed on the matter told Reuters...

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U.S. plans tariffs on EU cheese, wine, aircraft

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Gouda cheese, single-malt whiskey and large aircraft are among the European imports the Trump administration plans to hit with tariffs after receiving the go-ahead Wednesday from the World Trade Organization in a case involving illegal European Union subsidies for the aircraft giant Airbus. 

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Chick-fil-A Ranked Slowest Drive Thru

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More and more people are heading to the drive-thru, leading to longer wait times. We spend an average of 255 seconds in the drive-thru lane in 2019, 20 seconds longer than the year before. 

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Two pilots among 7 killed in B-17 crash in Connecticut

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The two pilots of a B-17 bomber that crashed at a Connecticut airport were among seven people killed in the fiery wreck, officials said Thursday. 

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More Details Ahead of Potential Biofuel Announcement

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More details are coming in ahead of a potential biofuel announcement. Reuters reports the deal may authorize the environmental protection agency to use partial refinery waivers a move to help farmers and boost ethanol consumption. Other provisions include: boosting blend quotas, increasing e-15 access at the pumps, and removing price caps for blending credits. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds invited President Trump to the state to make the announcement. According to multiple reports, the...

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"Flash Drought" Worsening Across Southern US

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ATLANTA (AP) — More than 45 million people across 14 Southern states are now in the midst of what’s being called a “flash drought” that’s cracking farm soil, drying up ponds and raising the risk of wildfires, scientists said Thursday. 

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Improving Poultry Safety With Lasers and Yucca

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U.S. poultry has new research that aims to improve food safety and poultry production. The first study by Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is using yucca plant extract on poultry products to reduce salmonella and other bacteria on chicken. The plant could be an all-natural way to improve food safety during processing. The second study by Iowa State University is installing lasers in poultry barns to encourage more movement. Similar to lasers used to play with pets the ...

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USDA Invests $11M In Specialty Crop Research

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced today that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $11 million in research that will support specialty crop farmers. “This collaborative public-private research effort will focus on applying innovative solutions to pest management problems that often are otherwise not available to specialty crop farmers,” said Hutchins, who leads ...

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Growth in Opioid Supply As Overdose Rates Rise

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As much as 74 percent of farmers have been directly impacted by the opioid crisis and a new report shows a huge growth in painkiller supply, even as overdose rates rise. The inspector general says the DEA approved a 400-percent increase in oxycodone output between 2002 and 2013. The DEA argues drug companies need to be allowed to make enough narcotic painkillers to help patients who need legitimate assistance. The Justice Department says the DEA is not investigating those who work w...

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Bayer Looking At Dicamba Complaints

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Bayer says Dicamba complaints are down in 2019 overall but Illinois has a record number of cases. The state's 590 complaints are up from 330 in 2018 and 246 in 2017. For other states, complaints trend down over the past two years. Bayer's Crop Science President says the company is looking into what's happening in Illinois. He says farmers had the date to apply Dicamba extended from June 30th to July 15th. Since weather delays caused many farmers to plant late this could be part of th...

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Dutch Farmers Protest Climate Change Blame

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Dutch farmers clog highways to protest politicians labeling them as a climate change problem. More than 22 hundred farmers joined the protest in the Hague, a major city in the Netherlands. A recent commission report blames livestock operations for a rise in emissions and recommends cutting animal production by 50 percent. Farmers argue cities are larger polluters than livestock operations. It was not just farmers who took to the streets to protest; children in a farm community headed...

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Analyst: China Likely To Wait Until 2020 To Conclude Trade War

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China buys more U.S. pork and soybeans. New weekly export sales data shows 1.56 million metric tons of soybeans and 3500 metric tons of pork. Those numbers come from the week ending September 26th. USDA shares some private sales activity this week, including another 252,000 metric tons announced today. New purchases and next week's trade talks have renewed optimism the U.S. China dispute will end soon but one Rabo agri-finance analyst doesn't agree. Steve Nicholson says he thinks Chin...

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Chipotle CEO sees no long-term potential in plant-based meat

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In an interview with Barron's, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the restaurant would not be next to join the plant-based meat trend.  

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Walmart pulls Zantac from shelves

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Walmart has become the latest store to halt sales of the popular heartburn treatment Zantac after health regulators warned about a potentially dangerous contaminant in the drug. 

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Cali Dairy Farmers Closer To Methane Reduction Goal

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California dairy farmers get closer to reaching their methane reduction goal with new funding. An additional 102-million-dollars was awarded to support methane reduction projects now totaling to 206-million-dollars in all. There are 229 projects in total. The California Department of Food and Ag estimates 2.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gases will be reduced each year, which equates to 25-percent of the states 2013 inventory for livestock and dairy manure methane emissions. The...

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Ag Groups In Favor Of Foot And Mouth Vaccine Bank

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Agriculture groups urge the USDA to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill's foot and mouth disease vaccine bank. RFD-TV's Corryn La Rue reports from Washington.

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Gillibrand Asks To Investigate Produce Price Imbalance

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A U.S. Lawmaker asks USDA to investigate an imbalance in produce prices. In a letter to the USDA, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says between 2012 and 2017 returns for specialty crop growers remained the same while wholesale shares increased. Some say competition from Canada plus higher U.S. wages could contribute to the disparity. United Fresh says increasing consumption is key to raising prices paid to farmers.

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WTO Rules In Favor of US; Paving Way For Tariffs on EU Goods

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LONDON/BRUSSELS/GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States won approval on Wednesday to slap import tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods over illegal EU subsidies handed to Airbus, threatening to trigger a tit-for-tat transatlantic trade war as the global economy falters. The decision by the World Trade Organization pushes a 15-year corporate dispute over illegal support for transatlantic plane giants to the center of caustic world trade relations and comes on top of a tariff ...

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Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Livestock

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A rising trend in antimicrobial resistance threatens livestock production in low-income countries. According to a University Of Zurich study, high rates of antimicrobial resistance in animals were found in underdeveloped regions across northeast China, northern India, Iran, Turkey, and southern Brazil. Scientists say developing countries are also at risk. The research team says their open access web platform could help target interventions against the resistance and assist a transit...

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Finished Biofuel Package Could Be Released This Week

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A finished biofuel package could be released this week. Sources tell Reuters, the Trump administration is "close" to finalizing the details and the President could sign it as early as Friday. They say the policy change won’t include a price cap for blending credits, a decision, that should make farm groups happy following the 31 small refinery exemptions in August. The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency haven’t commented on the latest timeline ...

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Chamber of Commerce Urges Congress to Pass USMCA

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Members of Congress are back in their districts this week, and the Chamber Of Commerce is pushing them to speak with constituents about passing the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement before Thanksgiving.

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Meat Packer Admits To Bribing Inspectors

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Corruption confessions send Brazil's top meatpacker's shares down. Reuters reports, BRF admits to bribing federal food inspectors with more than 4 and a half million dollars in bank deposits and health benefits. Officials launched an investigation into the company last fall. After the news broke, BRF's shares dropped more than one and a half percent.

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Iowa State fan's impromptu fundraiser reaches final total of $2.9 million for Iowa Children's Hospital

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Last week, Carson King said his final goal in his impromptu fundraiser for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital was $2 million. 

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Court Halts Wheat Manipulation

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A Chicago court rules against giant food corporations in a censorship case. Earlier this year, Kraft Foods and Mondelez were accused of making a $5 and half-million profit by manipulating the wheat market to drive down prices in 2011. The companies sued the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for breaching a gag order, however, a panel of judges threw out the case saying the public comments were legal. CFTC and the companies reached "a binding agreement." in the case.

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Groups urge USDA to establish foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank

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Representatives of the National Pork Producers Council, the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Corn Growers Association and Iowa State University today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move as quickly as possible to establish a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank. 

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Organic Farmers Fairing Slightly Better During Trade Wars

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Organic farmers across the country say they may be fairing better than their conventional neighbors who have suffered during the trade war, but they aren't totally immune from rocky markets. There are many reasons farmers have switched 5 million acres of production to organic in recent years, but they often boil down to one thing. Annie Schwagel, a Minnesota farmer, grows food grain corn and soybeans, as well as wheat and field peas on her Minnesota farm, and she says her shift to or...

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The number of farmers taking their own lives continues to rise at a staggering rate. The Georgia Farm Monitor's John Holcomb visits with an expert, to explain why farmers are more vulnerable, and what's being done to help them.

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South Korea Increases Biosecurity as Typhoon Nears

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South Korea tightens biosecurity measures as the country braces for Typhoon Mitag. Producers worry the system will interrupt feed imports, and spread the virus among herds. The country has seen a spike in cases after an ASF case was found in a North Korea border town last month. Government officials increased border controls and temporarily closed slaughterhouses near the infected region. Forecasters expect the storm system to make landfall this week. As previously reported, in an e...

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Rally for Fair Cattle Prices Tomorrow

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Nebraska cattle producers are invited to a rally tomorrow as a call to President Donald Trump to ensure fair cattle prices. The "Stop The Stealin" rally, hosted by the Organization Of Competitive Markets, will take place in Omaha, NE. The idea came together after the Tyson fire in Holcomb, Kansas. One man says the independent cattle producers are having a tough time and the rally will focus on some key points. The rally will be held tomorrow from 9:30 to 4. The National Ca...

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Dairy Closes As Finances Investigated

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Pennsylvania based dairy, Trickling Springs Creamery, closed its doors amidst a state investigation into its finances. The dairy is currently under investigation for selling over 7 million dollars in promissory notes to investors from 2015 to 2017. Allegations say these notes were sold to at least 110 investors across the U.S., and TSC failed to provide required financial statements. TSC executives Philip Reil, and co-founders Gerald Byers, Elvin Martin, and Dale Martin also allege...

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ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 95th birthday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach that milestone as he continues his humanitarian work and occasionally wades back into politics and policy debates almost four decades after leaving office. 

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China pegs more soybean purchases from the U.S. Agricensus reports Chinese authorities gave seven companies a third exemption from tariffs. The market sources say total volume could be between 1 and 2 million metric tons, but no exact figures are confirmed. This is in addition to the last two rounds which are estimated at 3-4.5 million metric tons. While China exempts some soy from tariffs the trade war is hurting ag exports. Politico says replacing the Asian nation is nearly impossi...

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Combines aren't rolling at their usual pace with harvest progress behind for corn, soybeans and spring wheat. Excess rainfall and early snow in the north cause challenges for wheat growers while corn and soybean growers deal with either wet fields or crops that aren't mature enough to harvest. 

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CONCORD, N.C. – Chase Elliott truly enjoyed burying his No. 9 Chevrolet in the Turn 1 tire barrier … the second time. After seemingly throwing away his shot to win Sunday’s Roval race at Charlotte Motor Speedway by nosing headfirst into the wall while leading on a Lap 65 restart, Elliott stormed back from 31st to win. As he began his burnout celebration on the front stretch, inspiration struck to revisit the scene of his self-induced crime. &ldqu... More>>

Let's Play Hockey!

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The NHL could be on the way to its version of “Are You Ready For Some Football?”. The league is announcing a two-year partnership with well-known band that includes an opening song for NBC Sports’ “Wednesday Night Hockey.” 

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Declining milk prices and profit margins are driving one Michigan dairy farm to switch from conventional milk to 'a-2 milk.' The Michigan Farm Bureau reports on the reason Mooville Dairy is making the change.

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New FDA Guidelines for Animal Drugs

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The Food And Drug Administration proposes new guidelines for conditional approval of animal drugs. According to the Hagstrom Report, the draft guidelines are meant to help get medications that address serious diseases conditional approval. Until recently only new medications intended for minor use in major species were eligible. The expansion could incentivize drug development and provide veterinarians with alternative treatment options.

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As labor shortages plague the heartland, changes to the H-2A visa program becomes a high priority for Congress this fall. According to a recent study: the number of guest worker applications is up 11% in 2019. Employers want a new program to be more efficient, raise the cap of the number of workers, and slower wage growth. In 2016, 69% of farm workers were from Mexico, 25% in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and 6% from Central America. Half were legally authorized workers. Ag sectors with ...

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House Democrats reconcile with the U.S. Trade Representative over concerns with the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Agri-Pulse reports the lawmakers have given their latest version of changes to Ambassador Lighthizer. House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal says they've reached on agreement on some substantial issues and he expects a vote on the deal later this year. Last week's hour-long meeting came before a two-week recess for the house, but lawmakers say they will work through t...

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Trouble in the Timber Industry

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The Arkansas timber & wood products industry is entering a slowdown signaled by the closing of 2 mills. While local communities will feel the effects, experts don't expect this period to be as severe as the recession in 2006. The Arkansas Farm Bureau has more.

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ASF Now Threatens Australia and Hungary

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African Swine Fever keeps spreading overseas and American officials work to keep it outside our borders. The disease is now only 400 miles from Australia. According to an Australian T.V. network, officials found new cases in Timor-Lester in smallholder pig farms. Also over the weekend, Hungarian officials reported five new cases found in wild boar carcasses near Budapest. The cause of contamination in both countries is still unknown but many expect it came from visitors who arrived f...

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Winter Storm Emergency Declared in Montana

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(Reuters) - It looked like midwinter in the northern Rocky Mountains on Sunday as a major storm dumped record snowfall of over 3 feet (91 cm) in places and hard-hit Montana declared a state of emergency to clear blocked roads. An extra 1 to 2 feet (30-61 cm) of snow was expected overnight, with winter storm warnings in effect for western Montana and the mountains of northern Washington and northern Idaho. Snow was also expected in areas of California, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon and Id...

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WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — It’s hard to regard Ellie as a menace. When Greg Manteufel is frustrated or feeling down, she sits by him. At night, she sleeps under his covers. At dinner, she’s there next to him, knowing he’ll throw something her way. 

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Elk Knocks Woman Down Near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Wildlife officials in Colorado are warning people to keep their distance from elk during their mating season after a bull charged people, knocked a woman down and repeatedly butted her with its antlers. Video shows the elk running toward people Thursday near the visitor center in Estes Park near Rocky Mountain National Park.

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One of the highlights of the Oklahoma State Fair is the Best Of Wheat Baking Contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. Don Atkinson reports how the contest brings together grand champions from all generations. Find them online at wheatsquared.com.

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Carson King's Children's Hospital donation total closing in on $2 million

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After Iowa State fan Carson King raised more than $1 million for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, he said he had a goal of reaching $2 million by the end of the month, and now he's incredibly close.  

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WIRKSWORTH, England (Reuters) - On a two-acre field in England’s Midlands, Gavin and Alice Munro are taking sustainability to the next level: they harvest trees which they train to grow into chairs. The couple have a furniture farm in Derbyshire where they are nurturing 250 chairs, 100 lamps, and 50 tables. It is their answer to what they see as the inefficient and carbon-heavy process of cutting down mature trees to create furniture. “Instead of force-growing a tree for... More>>

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Barley is an important backbone of beer. One farmer grows this very special crop for malting, which is then used in brewing beer. The North Carolina Farm Bureau has more.

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Food Aid Funds Held Back

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Unused food aid funds spark backlash among U.S. lawmakers. According to the Hagstrom Report, $2 billion of the $4 and half-billion dollar annual budget is unspent. During a hearing, U.S. aid leaders told lawmakers the Bureau holds back some funds for weather events. But democratic representatives argue withholding aid from global communities in need is "illegal". A U.S. aid director says the organization will "follow the law" and use the funds for global food aid.

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Rep. Dye: USMCA a "Good Deal"

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A final U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement idles on Capitol Hill. Democrats want more changes to environment and labor provisions. As we previously reported - President Trump cast doubt about getting a vote in Congress, but U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer maintains it will be passed. Washington State Representative Mary Dye calls the agreement "a good deal" adding the ag industry will benefit once it is approved. Dye notes many northwest commodities will benefit under the U...

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Soybean Producers React To Japan Deal

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The United States and Japan reach a trade agreement, further opening markets for both countries, and putting the U.S. on a level playing field with global competitors. American Soybean Association President, Davie Stephens, joined us to talk about what this deal means for U.S. soy producers and what he expects to see moving forward.

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From Denim to Dairy

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An old denim mill in a small Texas town has been converted to a dairy processing plant. The Texas Farm Bureau explains how this will bring jobs to the local economy and will offer dairy farmers a place to take their milk.

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Public Lands Grazing Program Facing Lawsuit

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The Bureau Of Land Management's grazing program in the west is under fire. A lawsuit filed by the Western Watersheds Project claims the Interior Department is keeping secrets about a grazing initiative announced back in 2017. The suit alleges the program, which puts ranchers in charge of grazing, could be harmful to endangered species and habitat. The group asks the government to release information about the program in six states. Western ranchers have long promoted their efforts ...

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New Bill Makes Rural Mental Health A Priority

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A U.S. Senator announces a bill to help farmers manage their mental health. Senator Jon Tester's measure would provide the Department Of Agriculture employees voluntary stress management training, create a partnership with the Department Of Health for a $3 million dollar public awareness campaign, and direct the agriculture secretary to create a mental health task force.' Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows the suicide rate is 45 percent higher in rural America than in u...

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Impeachment Overshadows Biofuel Concerns

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Ethanol leaders call for President Trump's immediate action on biofuel issues, but some worry an impeachment inquiry could delay a pending reform plan. Over the past two weeks, the President hosted officials from both industries working on a 'giant fix' to the continued refinery waivers handed out by the EPA, but the White House released no details after those meetings. With the UN General Assembly in New York this week and a new impeachment inquiry, ethanol advocates worry their con...

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A Wisconsin lawmaker wants to protect the quality of cheese. Representative Ron Kind's CURD act would create a formal definition of "natural cheese". He says the label differentiates cheese made naturally with fresh milk and dairy ingredients from "pasteurized process cheese" in the grocery store.

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Volatility continues to pierce the dairy market, and traders anticipate the trend to continue for milk supplies as the holiday season approaches. RFDTV's Marlin Bohling reports.

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While U.S. wheat sales to Egypt are lagging, soy producers see opportunities in the region.

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The environmental protection agency approves $6 million dollars to study harmful chemicals known as P-FAS. In recent years, the chemical has been found water supplies in cities and on livestock farms. P-FAS is found in water and heat resistant products like non-stick pans, and food containers, and is the main ingredient in fire fighting foams. Dairy producers near a military base believe the chemicals polluted groundwater.

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The U.S. Japan deal is signed and once Japan's congress ratifies it. More than 90 percent of U.S. ag imports there will either be duty-free or receive preferential tariff access. Many agricultural groups reacted to the news mostly with cheers, but some with cautious optimism. Senate ag leaders say Wednesday's U.S. Japan announcement is significant win. U.S. wheat growers say getting the deal in place by January 1st is critical, given that Japan is the 2nd largest buyer of U.S. wheat ...

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Rural areas in Nebraska could get a health care boost thanks to a grant. The more than 1 and half-million dollars goes to the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College Of Nursing. The funding will be used to launch a residency program. Doctor of Nursing, Leann Holmes, says it will not only help residents learn skills for working with medically complex patients but also how to work in rural Nebraska. “So for the people in rural Nebraska, what we hope this will mean is tha...

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It's been a busy few days for the U.S. Cattlemens Association with a social media campaign and a Senate testimony pushing for a fix to a feeder cattle loophole, but the National Cattlemens Beef Association hasn't taken a side yet. The group says they want to wait until a USDA study on this issue is released. "We're going to wait until the results of that USDA study are complete, and at that time we'll be looking at our policy and any enhancements that need to be done, based on ...

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Officials arrest and charge former meat processing owners for allegedly misbranding beef. Meatingplace.com reports A. Stein meat products is accused of using counterfeit USDA stamps to misbrand "choice" grade beef as higher quality "prime." The indictment says the meat was sold at inflated prices to customers in the New York City area.

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A group of UK meteorologists are partnering with insect researchers to monitor levels of flying insect activity. The idea came from University of Leeds Insect Ecologist, Christopher Hassall, and atmospheric scientist Ryan Neely III during an academic gathering in late 2016. “I work on bees, and Neely said, ‘I see bees in my radar data all the time, and we throw that data out,’” Hassall recalled. The two formed BioDAR. The collaboration will create a map of...

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The official inquiry to impeach President Trump could have an impact on the ratification of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement. Senator Chuck Grassley made the connection Tuesday but says he hopes Democrats are more interested in serving the American people. President Trump cast his own doubt on a USMCA vote in Congress, but U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer counters that he's confident the North American agreement will be approved. Meanwhile, Mexican President Andres Manu...

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President Donald Trump tells a room full of world leaders he won't take a bad trade deal. The remarks are in reference to China and while recent talks were called productive, the president didn't waiver in his push that China needs to fix structural issues. The President had a tough message but says he does want to reach an agreement. The Chinese Vice Premier will be back in Washington next week. The USDA confirms in private export sales data that Chinese buyers purchased between 58...

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Lawmakers in Washington continue to work on ratifying the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. We sat down with Jennifer Houston, the President of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, to talk about what it would mean for cattle producers and how the markets are different than in the U.S.

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A pet food probe threatens domestic markets for U.S. pulse growers. Politico reports that last year the food and drug administration launched an investigation after finding links between grain-free pet foods and heart disease in dogs. The agency issued public warnings and as a result, manufacturers bought less ingredients like peas, lentils, and garbanzo beans. Farmers say the investigation, coupled with Indian and Chinese tariffs have lowered their wholesale prices.

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