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April 2, 2025
Debate Over Reintroducing Whole Milk in Schools

Lawmakers debate bringing whole milk back to schools, weighing its nutritional benefits against obesity concerns as new research shapes policy changes.

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March 29, 2025
India Proposes Tariff Reductions on U.S. Farm Products: A Potential Boost for Agricultural Trade

India’s proposal to lower tariffs on key U.S. farm products—like almonds, cranberries, and bourbon whiskey—could boost bilateral trade by improving market access and strengthening economic ties.

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March 28, 2025
Surge in Bee Colony Collapses: A Growing Threat to U.S. Agriculture

Bee colony collapses in the U.S., driven by mites, pathogens, and weather, threaten food crops, raising prices for almonds, berries, and melons.

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March 27, 2025
USDA Launches $10 Billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) to Support Farmers

USDA's $10B ECAP offers direct financial aid to farmers hit by market disruptions, trade issues, and natural disasters, boosting stability.

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March 26, 2025
Proposed Port Fees Impacting Agricultural Exports The U.S

Proposed U.S. port fees on China-built ships may disrupt agricultural exports, raising transportation costs for U.S. farmers.

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March 20, 2025
Breaking: New USDA Policies Impact American Farmers

We break down the key elements of the new policies, explore their potential benefits and drawbacks, and examine what they mean for American agriculture and local communities.

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March 8, 2024
2024 Commodity Classic: 3 Farmers Talk Technology and Equipment

Commodity Classic – the annual late-winter, all-things-ag mega tradeshow – bills itself as the largest farmer-led and farmer-centric event in North American agriculture.

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March 2, 2024
Farmers looking for the sweet spot in crop mix decisions

Across the country, XtremeAg farmers are relying on data to plan for the 2024 growing season.

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February 27, 2024
Colorado farmers begin 2024 with less soil moisture than 2023

Here's a look at soil moisture, drought intensity, and crop conditions across Colorado as farmers and ranchers begin the new year.

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January 4, 2024
Survey For Edible Ecosystem Design In New Mexico

On a recent survey of New Mexico, author Zach Loeks noted a number of observations about growing edible ecosystems in arid environments.

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