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FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
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Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
Gary Black to Run for Senate and USDA Payments to Farmers of Color
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Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black announces a run for Senate, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on USDA payments to farmers of color.
Pete's Indoor Ag in Georgia and Restaurants Rebounding
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California-based greenhouse grower, Pete's is opening their first eastern facility in Georgia, and American restaurant industry appears to be rebounding.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
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Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
15% SNAP Boost and Repositioning Animal Protein
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USDA announces 15% increase in SNAP benefits through September, and Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit to discuss repositioning animal protein to maintain spot ono our tables.
Climate Drives Butterfly Abundance and 15% SNAP Boost
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UGA College of Ag and Environment study shows climate change driving abundance of butterflies, and USDA announces 15% boost in SNAP benefits.
Modernizing Genetic Engineering and BOR Provisions Passed
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Perdue announces modernizing regulations for genetic engineering for agricultural animals, and BOR Provisions passed.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
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AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
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Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
USDA Feeds School Children and California Farm Losses
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Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
California Wildfire Prevention and USDA Emergency Benefits
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Some California wildfire prevention is scaled back due to pandemic, and USDA announces emergency benefit increases reach $2-billion per month for SNAP.
Chipping Potatoes to Japan and Ag Innovation Agenda-USDA
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Japan will now allow U.S. chipping potatoes Year-Round, and USDA announces Ag Innovation Agenda.
French Fry Shortage and U.S. Eating More Protein
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Potato processors are scrambling for enough spuds to make French fries in down production year, and U.S. consumers eating more protein.
H-2A Changes and Ag Secretaries Urge USMCA Passage
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Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces significant DOL and H-2A changes, and All former U.S. Ag Secretaries urge quick ratification of the USMCA.
China Pork Output Down and USDA Farm to School Grants
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China Pork output down thanks to ASF, and USDA announces $9-million for Farm to School Grants.
GMO Demonization and USDA on Regulating GMOs
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Dan Murphy editorial talks about the demonization of GMOs of any kind, and USDA announces no plans to regulate gene editing technology.
Latest Round of NAFTA Talks and Master Cheesemakers Wanted
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Final round of scheduled NAFTA talks draw to close in Montreal, and Wisconsin is looking to train next generation of Master Cheesemakers.
Cage-free Eggs Surge and USDA to Withdraw From Organic Livestock Rule
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Cage-free egg production surges, and USDA announces withdrawal from organic livestock rule.