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OSHA: Agriculture industry records highest fatality rate of any sector
The 2012 fatality rate was actually better than 2011’s.
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Articles Tagged with ''agriculture''
USDA predicts lower agricultural exports in FY 2014
The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop.
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Mexican soft drink to buy more domestic sugar, easing US supply surplus
Sugar prices in the US are at a three-year low due in part to sugar from Mexico flooding the market.
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Consumer groups urge Senate agriculture committee to accept House language on dairy title
Three groups urged the Senators to hold up House language removing market stabilization from the Farm Bill.
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USDA predicts largest ever corn crop and third largest ever soybean crop
The projections are big increases over last year's drought-devastated harvest
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Scientists serve lab-grown burger made of stem cell beef
While the cost is currently prohibitive, proponents say lab-grown meat could help feed the world and fight climate change.
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House holds hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard
Lawmakers heard from stakeholders on both sides of the issue over two days.
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Plant biotech companies launch GMO food education campaign and resource
The campaign includes resources, a public Q&A forum and a venue for conversation.
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House leader Cantor vague on farm bill conference details
Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill.
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman says farm bill will wait on food stamps
Representative Frank Lucas says he could not recommend a Senate conference in good faith without resolution.
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