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Denmark says mink farmers cull 15 million
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| COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish fur farmers say they’ve been dealt a major blow after the world’s largest mink fur exporter decided to cull all 15 million minks in Denmark’s farms, to minimize the risk of them re-transmitting the coronavirus to humans — a decision that has also raised eyebrows among health experts. |
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Nearly 200 queens found in hornet’s nest
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| SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the United States, they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said. |
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| Michigan conservation districts get $6.5 million in grants |
| LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced $6.5 million in grants for the state’s conservation districts. |
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Shop small on Nov. 28 and support your local farmer |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the right gifts for family and friends await at your local small businesses. |
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Farmers earning 11.9 cents on the Thanskiving meal |
| WASHINGTON – For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents, according to National Farmers Union (NFU). This marks a slight decline from 2019, when farmers claimed 12.15 cents of the Thanksgiving food dollar. |
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| Streator, Ill., FFA chapter wins national award for semi safety presentation |
| STREATOR, Ill. — A classmates’ stolen truck inspired the Streator, Ill., High School FFA chapter to develop a presentation on semi truck safety and operation. During the 2020 National FFA Convention, the members were rewarded for their efforts with a Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture first-place award and recognition on a national level. |
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| No matter what your favorite is; just about everyone loves pie |
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| Milk flowing profusely with 18.5 billion pounds in October |
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Specialty crop grants announced for Michigan growers
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| WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow has announced $1.9 million in block grants to help Michigan’s many specialty crop growers. Under the USDA’s definition, a specialty crop grower raises fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery plants and flowers. |
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Election results may signal ag power shift away from Midwest |
| MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The re-election defeat of U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in Minnesota and some key retirements mean a shakeup is coming for the industry on Capitol Hill, with power likely to shift from the Midwest to the South and the coasts. |
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