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Industry groups push for farm bill

Twenty trade associations representing various agricultural, food and environmental interest groups are urging Congress to pass a new farm bill this year. The groups recently launched a campaign called “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future.” The campaign’s website includes information about the legislation and a call for the public to get involved. “The […]

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FFAR awards fifth cohort of Vet Fellows

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has announced the 13 recipients of the 2023 Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. This unique fellowship creates opportunities for veterinary students around the world to conduct research advancing global food security, sustainable animal production and environmental sustainability. Veterinarians trained in animal science […]

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U.S. pork, beef highlighted at Latin American Product Showcase

The U.S. Meat Export Federation has just completed its Latin American Product Showcase in Cartagena, Colombia, where U.S. red meat exporters connected with 220 importers from throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean. This was the 11th edition of the event, which was first held in Panama in 2011. The showcase was made possible […]

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Feedgrain Focus: South sinks, north lifts

This wheat crop in the Narrabri district of northern NSW is in good stead, despite the dry season. Photo: Matt Norrie WHEAT and barley prices have firmed by up to $15 per tonne in the past week in the northern market based on a lack of grower selling, and dropped $5-$10/t in the south as […]

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