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2024-11-13
USDA Researchers Confirm Six Unique Strains of African Swine Fever Virus
Development suggests a lower number of vaccines to combat ASFV outbreaks Read more
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2024-11-13
USDA Researchers Confirm Six Unique Strains of African Swine Fever Virus
Development suggests a lower number of vaccines to combat ASFV outbreaks Read more
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2024-11-01
USDA Scientist Recognized for Transforming Food Safety Systems and Protecting the World’s Food Supply
USDA scientist
Joseph Capobianco, a research engineer for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received a 2022
Arthur S. Flemming Award for his innovative research that enhances the... Read more
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2024-11-01
USDA Scientist Recognized for Transforming Food Safety Systems and Protecting the World’s Food Supply
USDA scientist
Joseph Capobianco, a research engineer for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received a 2022
Arthur S. Flemming Award for his innovative research that enhances the... Read more
joseph capobianco food safety arthur s. flemming award
2024-10-16
Study Finds Wildfire Isn't Primary Factor in Invasive Annual Grass Expansion in Great Basin
Scientists examined the assumption that wildfires are the primary factor driving the expansion of invasive annual grasses that are taking over shrubland and grassland in the U.S. Great Basin and found... Read more
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2024-09-15
Women in Supply Chain: ALOM's Lisa Dolan Challenges Conferences to Make a Stage for Diverse Panelists
Lisa Dolan, VP of supply chain strategy for ALOM, served as Supply & Demand Chain Executive's overall Pros to Know winner in 2019. Since then, she continues to challenge organizations to step up and... Read more
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2024-09-15
Creating wind energy using planes, trains and automobiles?
Wind farms are key to a clean energy future, but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air. Read more
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2024-09-15
Labour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages. Read more
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2024-09-15
Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos, however, uses desalination plants to ensure tourists have water. But for farmers, desalination isn't a solution and many are giving up. Read more
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2024-09-15
Boko Haram militants terrorize farmers in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have been terrorizing farmers in northeastern Nigeria, stealing crops and kidnapping agricultural workers for ransom. As DW's Christine Mhundwa reports from Borno State, the... Read more
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2024-09-15
Greece's water shortages spare tourists, leave farmers dry
Drought and the influx of tourists have led to severe water shortages on the Greek island of Naxos. Most locals work in agriculture. While the island uses desalination plants to provide water for the... Read more
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2024-09-13
USDA Awards Over $10 Million in Funding to Strengthen Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products and Address Food Insecurity in Underserved Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding over $10 million for 19 grant projects to expand new market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products, increase access to... Read more