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Alaskan Salmon Face a Stream of New Mines
Active and proposed mines in Alaska and British Columbia may affect key salmon watersheds.
States Mull Limits on Foreign Ownership of Farmland
Citing concerns about China, House Republicans ask the Government Accountability Office to look at foreign ownership.
As COP27 Comes to a Close, Agriculture Initiatives Are Top Priority
Representatives have spent the past two weeks focused on how to mitigate the effects of climate change. Three of the big initiatives focus on agriculture and food production.
Farmers of Color Are Suing the US Government
Congress pledged $4 billion to Black and minority farmers, but reversed its decision after public pressure. Now, those farmers are suing.
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals
In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.
USDA Proposes Plan for Reducing Salmonella Risks in Poultry
The new approach has the potential to drive down the number of consumer infections.
USDA Pays Nearly $800 Million in Loan Relief to Farmers
The payments were distributed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, with more debt relief on the way.
Are Invasive Species Always Bad?
Researchers at Brown University want to emphasize the positive impacts of some non-native species.
USDA Updates Two Farm Insurance Policies
The agency says the goal is to cover increased farm revenue with less paperwork.
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