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Iowa's Water Problem Is No Myth, It's a Warning
... time. As to the voluntary nature of the plans to solve the problem, according to the Des Moines Register story, "Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey has said the voluntary measures are the best bet for action, because they avoid court challenges that ... Comment?
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Organic Cooperative Proves that Agriculture Can Prosper in Cuba
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Continuous upgrading and a "vocation" for farming are two keys to the success of a cooperative that could serve as a model for boosting agriculture in Cuba. Comment?
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'Alarming rate' of wildlife decline
UK wildlife is "in trouble", with almost 2,000 species of birds, animals, insects and plants known to have declined in the past half century, experts have warned. Comment?
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USF student connects family's journey to community building in Bayview
Quesada Gardens Initiative has been bringing students from various area schools to San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood for years. Comment?
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Hey, Congress: It's comprehensive immigration reform or nothing
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Senate Judiciary Committee members Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, and Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois confer on Capitol Hill, May 20. Comment?
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I figured, if anyone out there is looking for proper instructions on this subject matter, given with a British accent - we're here to help. Comment?
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White House backs Senate farm bill
On Monday afternoon, the White House released the following statement regarding the farm bill passed by the Senate last week: "The administration supports Senate passage of S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, and looks forward to working with the Congress to address the important concerns described below prior to final ... (more) Comment?
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Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion
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... shun chicken and health officials make gains in controlling the deadly virus. The cost data, provided by China's agriculture ministry, was reported Tuesday at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. At the conference, United Nations experts warned ... Comment?
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Raw milk seller accused of operating retail shop
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... didn't raise those animals, testified Jacqueline Owens, a field services director with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's food safety division. The Hershberger trial is expected to last through Friday in Sauk County ... Comment?
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The best insurance against food safety problems is ... insurance
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... than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph,14 the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes ... Comment?
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Stressed Ecosystems Leaving Humanity High and Dry
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... need to have well-defined global water quantity and quality standards that meet the needs of people, agriculture and healthy ecosystems. The upcoming U.N. Sustainable Development Goals are expected to include "water security", which is huge step ... Comment?
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Stem-free cherries cut costs with mechanized harvesting
... and extension specialist for tree fruit physiology for Washington State University, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded project has explored the total market approach to mechanically assisted harvest technology. Researchers, now in the ... Comment?
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Northwest cherry growers expect volume to keep growing
The years of the 12 million carton cherry crop in the Northwest are likely gone unless a weather event derails the crop, said Howard Nager, vice president of marketing at Domex Superfresh Growers. Comment?
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Foster Farms recalls grilled chicken breast strips
Federal agriculture officials say chicken producer Foster Farms is recalling about 6,165 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips because the strips contain wheat and soy - known allergens - which are not listed on the labels of its packages. Comment?
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The Wedding Artists Collective: A Rep for Wedding Photographers
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An image by Gary Ashley, one of the first photographers on the roster at The Wedding Artists Collective. Comment?
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Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating. Comment?
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Israel's Agricultural Ministry has been helping desert farmers by spraying pesticides to deter the ever-growing swarm of grasshopper-like pests that have ruined most everything in their path from Africa to the Mediterranean. Comment?
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Shanghai to allow chicken again
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... end of May, giving the heavily hit poultry industry a chance at recovery. In a meeting organized by the city's agriculture authority on Thursday, most participants suggested that live poultry markets would eventually be shut down. They said ... Comment?
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Earthquake may force new census of panda
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... panda population has been caused by humans because of habitat loss caused by mass clearing of bamboo forests for agriculture. This major wildlife campaigner spends more than $2 million annually on panda conservation. Yan said the rehabilitation of ... Comment?
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Farmers in Northeast Wisconsin worry about delayed spring planting
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And the outlook isn't too good, as some are making a gamble on getting corn in the ground before it's too late. Comment?
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