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Vilsack announces final “Product of USA” label rule

Real Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule for meat, poultry, and egg products that carry a “Product of the USA” label at the National Farmers Union’s annual convention in Phoenix on Monday.

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Alberta offers new options for insuring pasture production against drought

Real Agriculture

While AgriRecovery and other national drought programming has been triggered in all the Prairie Provinces, there are other provincial insurance products available. Both Saskatchewan and Alberta have modified moisture deficiency insurance products in the last two years, with Alberta. Read More

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What happens now? Cattle and hog groups react to “Product of USA” labeling decision

Real Agriculture

ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” ” label requirements as it relates to several products, including beef and pork. ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” Monday, U.S. Read More Monday, U.S.

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The Agronomists, Ep 140: Choosing bological products with Ryan Bonnett and Greg Stewart

Real Agriculture

Biological products, such as inoculants for pulses and soybeans, have been around a very long time, but the ever-expanding world of biological products now means that growers have options for hundreds of products that are supposed to do everything from stimulating root growth to helping plants recover from hail to fixing nitrogen.

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New Holland innovation drives BIG baler productivity

Real Agriculture

Baling hay has always been a very manual process with baler operators following the windrow and managing speed to optimize productivity. Read More Baling hay has always been a very manual process with baler operators following the windrow and managing speed to optimize productivity. At New Holland, innovation.

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Ethanol excluded from biofuel production incentives in federal budget, says biofuel industry group

Real Agriculture

The budget included a commitment of $776 million for a retooled Clean Fuels Fund to drive production of renewable diesel, sustainable. Read More

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Weekend reading: report on sugar content of Nestlé’s baby food products—by country

Food Politics

In Switzerland, where Nestlé is headquartered, such products are sold with no added sugar. Fortified with vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients, these products are, according to the multinational, tailored to the needs of babies and young children and help to strengthen their growth, immune system and cognitive development….

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