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Agriculture Technology

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

November 16, 2020

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Who’s on the short list for key ag seats in Biden Cabinet?

As President-elect Joe Biden considers his Cabinet appointments, the position of Secretary of Agriculture seems to be much sought after by several people with a range of ideologies.

November 12, 2020

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USDA’s latest corn, soybean reports surprise industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture surprised the industry this week when it reduced its corn and soybean yield estimates in the November WASDE report.

November 11, 2020

Feed Additives

China continues to review ban on ractopamine residues

As part of the Phase 1 trade deal with the U.S., China committed to review its ban on ractopamine residues in meat.

November 4, 2020

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Removing dairy emissions would also hurt human nutrition

Eliminating dairy cows and feed crops from U.S. agriculture to reduce emissions comes with nutritional trade-offs, study says.

October 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

Soybean prices surge on heels of COVID, ASF

Upward trends for corn and soybean prices accelerate amid record-breaking exports and decreased availability of alternative feed ingredients.

October 15, 2020

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Ag secretary violated Hatch Act, must reimburse Treasury

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has found that Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue violated the Hatch Act during a USDA event in August.

October 12, 2020

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US ag producers to see additional COVID financial aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide additional financial assistance for agricultural producers who have suffered losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 18, 2020

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Censky to return to American Soybean Association as CEO

Stephen Censky will leave the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to return to the American Soybean Association (ASA) as CEO.

September 18, 2020

African Swine Fever

Soybean prices hit 2-year high amid ASF recovery

Rising soybean and corn prices are expected to continue after weather cuts into yields and Chinese feed demand surges amid recovery from ASF.

September 18, 2020

African Swine Fever

COVID-19 delays construction on USDA research facility

Despite delays related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, construction of the first biosecurity level (BSL) 4 laboratory in the U.S. continues.

September 16, 2020

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Rising livestock heat stress tied to climate change

Increased incidences of heat stress in livestock may be one of the most recognizable symptoms of climate change within the U.S. agricultural system, according to a new report.

August 27, 2020