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What the Hemp is Going On?

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It's Hemp History Week (June 2-8, 2014), and I would like to clear the smoke on some hemp confusion.

Farmers, Protect Your Bacon!

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Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) is running rampant across the country, and it's up to small-scale farmers to keep our bacon supply safe.

6 Handi-ABLED Farm Animals that Will Inspire You To Overcome the Tough Stuff

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Having a hard day? These farm animals prove that you need to fight for the good life.

Michigan’s Move From Right to Wrong

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Watch out Michigan farmers! Nuisance laws no longer will protect you from curmudgeonly neighbors.

Are GMOs in Your Food? Vermont Will Tell You

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I have traveled all over the world, yet I have never been to Vermont. I hate that I have to say that, but it's true. Someday I will get there, and when I do, I would like to do some grocery shopping.

A Nose for News (And Take Our Pop Quiz!)

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In our newest blog, farmer/writer Lisa Munniksma digs around in the dirty world of sustainable ag news and politics.

2016 Chickens Of The Year Contest

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Voting begins Aug. 14!

Parasitic Wasps Could Help Control Stinkbugs

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Researchers in North Carolina look at the lifespan and habits of a tiny parasitic wasp that preys on the eggs of stinkbugs.

2014 Marks the Year of Family Farms

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Small-scale and family farms are highlighted as a means to eradicate worldwide hunger and improve food security during a United Nations-declared campaign.

Scientists Target Deadly Swine Diseases

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The USDA is taking action against widespread viruses that affect pigs in different parts of the world before they cause problems in the U.S.

Mutant Corn Key to Insecticide-free Pest Control?

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A genetic mutation in corn leads to discoveries about how to control the western corn rootworm beetle, which threatens U.S. corn crops.

Antibiotic Use to be Phased Out in Food Production

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The FDA begins a three-year phase-out of medically important antimicrobials in food-production animals.

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