In The News: Page 4
USDA Expanding Program To Fight Rural Poverty
posted on March 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM
The federal program known as StrikeForce is aimed at reducing poverty and improving life in rural areas.
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Budget Cuts Impact Boarder Security And Immigrant Detention
posted on March 28, 2013 at 2:06 PM
While prompted by the nation's money woes, the changes also come amid the nation's shifting immigration policy.
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Japan Urges Washington To Endorse Pacific Trade Pact
posted on March 28, 2013 at 1:52 PM
U.S. automakers however are worried about access to Japan's market.
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CEO Makes Donation For Military Families
posted on March 28, 2013 at 1:42 PM
The head of Hormel Foods donates food and $50,000 to families of veterans at military hospitals during Easter.
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Farmers Team Up To Convert Beets To Ethanol
posted on March 28, 2013 at 1:37 PM
California energy officials say the beet plant is an example of expanding state investment in biofuel production and an innovative way to achieve the state's goal of increasing alternative fuel use over the next decade.
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Indoor Farming Goes 'Mega'
posted on March 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Already considered to be the largest vertical farm in the country, FarmedHere LLC plans to add another 150,000 square feet of vertical growing space by the end of next year. .
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Horse Shooting Underscores Slaughter Debate
posted on March 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Horse slaughter opponents are pushing legislation in Congress to ban domestic slaughter, as well as the export of horses to other countries for slaughter.
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Study Indicates 2011 Oklahoma Earthquake Was Likely Man-Made
posted on March 28, 2013 at 12:05 PM
USGS geophysicist describe the pressure increase from injections as similar to blowing more air in a balloon, weakening the skin of the balloon
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Bills Seek End To Farm Animal Abuse Videos
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Opponents to the legislation say it is an attempt by the agriculture industry to stop investigations.
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Iowa Farmers May Get Tax Break For Donating Food
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:51 PM
The bill would give an incentive for small farmers to donate produce by providing a 15 percent state income tax break
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NY Court Hears Arguments On Fracking Bans
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM
In the past few years, more than 50 New York municipalities have banned gas drilling, and more than 100 have enacted moratoriums on drilling activities.
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Opponents Move To Stop Keystone Pipeline
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:39 PM
An unusual coalition of environmentalists, property rights advocates and ranchers are attempting to find new ways to derail project.
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Smithsonian Begins US Agriculture Archive
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:35 PM
The museum is launching a web portal where people can share stories, photographs and materials about innovations that changed farming.
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World Food Prize Celebrates Norman Borlaug's Birth
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Borlaug is credited with boosting agricultural production in what has become known as the "Green Revolution."
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Twinkies Sale Approved By Judge
posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Hostess Brands Inc Will Sell Twinkies and other brands for $410 million.
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