Ink pen decorated seashells, artwork inspired floral arrangements among new competitions RALEIGH – Blue ribbon seekers get ready because the 2022 N.C. State Fair competitions are now open. If you think your artwork, honey, livestock, cooking, canned food, flowers or …

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Holstein Association USA believes in continued improvement, generation after generation. As high performing as the Holstein cow is today, there are ways to make the world’s perfect cow even more profitable. In fact, Holstein leaders are willing to bank on …

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Just 50 percent of rural residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine as experts say the rate should be closer to 90 percent. Dr. C.K. Babcock is a Clinical Associate Professor at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Babcock says …

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Wearing more than one hat in agriculture may lead to a well-rounded experience, whether it be as a volunteer or professional. Ohio producer Jess Campbell owns Carrol Creek Farms, a direct-to-consumer operation, and she’s the vice president of food and …

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A long-time USDA official and recent nominee for the position of U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator had opportunity to talk before lawmakers as part of his confirmation process. Rod Bain reports.

WASHINGTON, August 4, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that the Department will begin accepting applications on September 6 for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people …

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