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‘Political Interference’ Reportedly Tainted Past EPA Decisions on Dicamba
A new report indicates that the Trump administration EPA was not entirely above-board.
Study: Some Wild Pigs May Actually Help Biodiversity
At least in one part of Malaysia. Sort of.
The Hidden Cost of Growing Pot
New research suggests indoor cannabis farming produces a surprising amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
A Year (Plus) of COVID-19: How the Pandemic Hit Food and Agriculture
A timeline of the most important dates and developments over the past year.
Let’s Talk About Cattle Mutilations
Several new cattle deaths in Oregon may be the latest in a long line of mysterious mutilations.
Congress Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill with $23 Billion for Farming and Food
The most noteworthy item suggests Washington may be finally ready to take racial justice in farming seriously.
USDA Inspector General Probes COVID-19 Protection of Meat Inspectors
The investigation comes in response to a request from Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.
Whiskey’s Future May Look Like Wine’s Present
New research from Ireland could extend the concept of “terroir” beyond the vineyard to the barley field.
A Renewed Push to Crack Down on Foreign Farm Ownership
A Missouri lawmaker is trying to reimpose restrictions that were conveniently weakened nearly a decade ago.
