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Created by experts from the University of Minnesota, Michigan State, and the PSA, the tool lets farmers quickly assess hazards.
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Globally, drivers for increasing water demands include changing weather and hydrologic conditions, as well as higher population growth rates.
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For Peterson, farming is more than a profession. It’s a lifestyle deeply rooted in family and personal values.
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Employers must ensure that their WVPP includes procedures for identifying and correcting workplace violence hazards.
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The layoffs affect two factories in Iowa and one in Moline, Illinois, with 280 employees being laid off in Moline on Aug. 30 and 310...
The planning process for the 2023 Farm Bill has started, outlining the next five years’ spending for national conservation and farm programs.
Achieving a bipartisan agreement is essential as the 2024 Farm Bill faces significant legislative hurdles.
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The program awards competitive grants to accelerate the adoption of voluntary conservation practices and regenerative agriculture principles.
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The research will focus on developing, studying and expanding the climate-smart agriculture transition in specific crop sourcing regions. 
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The H-2A protections include ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions and providing a framework for better monitoring and enforcement.
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Engaging with the IA offers a direct route for those interested in state legislative issues, particularly within agriculture.