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Cannabis, The Country's 6th Most Valuable Crop The USDA Totally Ignores, New Leafly Harvest Report

Leafly Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFLY) has issued its second annual Cannabis Harvest Report, which reveals that in some states, cannabis is consistently one of the highest-value crops in the field, though the federal government - even some state and local governments - do not t

Benzinga

Waterlogged wheat, rotting oranges: five crops devastated by a year of extreme weather

Crops are struggling to grow – and produce the same yields – as they would under normal weather conditions

The Guardian - US

LOCALIZE IT: Broadband grants flow to projects in 24 states

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Biden Is Pushing 'Equity' and 'Environmental Justice' Into Every Corner of the Regulatory State

Will a new commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture solve racism? We're going to find out.

Reason

Inspection finds ‘very thin dolphins’ at Florida's Seaquarium. New management defends care

MIAMI — Nine dolphins at Miami Seaquarium were underfed as a form of punishment, causing unhealthy weight loss and dangerous aggressive behavior, according to a critical inspection by the federal agency that oversees animal attractions.

Miami Herald

Indian export curbs shake up rice market

MUMBAI: India’s recent curbs on rice exports could trigger a rally in global prices after more than a decade of stability, traders say, as Delhi’s protectionist move coincides with falling output in other major producing countries and rising global demand.

Bangkok Post

What exactly is a "best by" date?

Hey, don't toss that carton of milk just yet — it may still be good

Salon

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USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers

The federal government has announced a program to provide $1.3 billion in debt relief for about 36,000 farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure

The Independent UK

USDA begins debt relief payments for thousands of farmers - Roll Call

The USDA has begun debt relief payments for thousands of farmers in Washington's second attempt in two years to provide aid.

Roll Call

The process of giving $2.2 billion to farmers who faced discrimination begins soon

The program is a part of the funding provided by the Democratic reconciliation bill. It's also a part of an effort to address discrimination from the Agriculture Department.

WEKU

A WWII training ground in Colorado becomes Biden’s first national monument

At Camp Hale, the 10th Mountain Division received extensive winter and mountain warfare training.

Axios

Wait, you can actually freeze butter?

A butter shortage is looming. Here's a guide for how to best store your butter for later use

Salon

Climate may lose backing in Farm Bill

Republicans have already vowed to strip climate funding from the bill

Salon

Drought takes toll on country’s largest cotton producer

Drought and extreme heat have severely damaged much of the cotton harvest in the U.S., which produces roughly 35% of the world’s crop

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McConnell "never needed free lunch"

Why have an expanded Child Tax Credit and universal free school meals both been stymied by Republicans in Congress?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mehmet Oz is facing accusations of animal abuse tied to his medical research. Here’s what you need to know

PHILADELPHIA — Mehmet Oz, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, is facing accusations over his treatment of animals following a report that dozens of his experiments at Columbia University resulted in the deaths of hundreds of dogs.

The Independent UK

Dr Oz refuses to comment on report his research killed more than 300 dogs as Fetterman calls him ‘puppy killer’

The Senate hopeful was allegedly part of Columbia University experiments that killed hundreds of dogs and rabbits and dozens of pigs

Chicago Sun-Times

Pumpkin farms in Illinois and elsewhere adapt to improve soil, lower emissions

Farmers are adopting regenerative techniques designed to reduce emissions, attract natural pollinators like bees and butterflies and improve the health of the soil.

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The Guardian - US

The end of a way of life? Ranchers struggle to survive the south-west’s megadrought

Farmers are being forced to sell off parts of herds and seeing cows perish as drought conditions worsen. Some worry is this is the end of the road for ranching in the region

Benzinga

US Hemp Producers Welcome In EU Under Certain Conditions, USDA Looks Into Growing Market

European hemp cultivation has substantially increased over the last several years, making room for many interested U.S. stakeholders to join the burgeoning market.

The Independent UK

Pumpkin farms adapt to improve soil, lower emissions

This Thanksgiving, your pumpkin pie might have a lower carbon footprint

Benzinga

Indigenous-Owned Company Canndigenous Awarded USDA Grant To Develop Climate-Friendly Hemp

Wisconsin-based hemp company Canndigenous, in partnership with Iconoclast Industries and several universities and business partners, received $15 million from the “Industrial Hemp for Fiber and Grain” project by the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program.

WEKU

Key takeaways from Biden's conference on hunger and nutrition in America

The White House is touting many of its pandemic programs and benefits as a way to reduce hunger. But a partisan Congress is among the biggest hurdles.

Axios

Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need

In 2021, 10% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity, according to a USDA report.

The Independent UK

Over 60 ready-to-eat meat products from Illinois company are recalled due to listeria threat

Listeriosis kills around 200 people every year, according to the CDC

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