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Coffee Prices Mixed on Favorable Growing Conditions in Brazil

May arabica coffee (KCK23 ) on Thursday closed down -3.70 (-2.08%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK23 ) closed up +12 (+0.57%). Arabica coffee prices Thursday fell on ideal growing conditions and reduced concerns about flooding in Brazil's coffee fields. The drier conditions should allow farmers in Minas Gerais, Brazil's...

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Coffee Prices Under Pressure on Favorable Growing Conditions in Brazil

May arabica coffee (KCK23 ) this morning is down -3.70 (-2.08%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK23 ) is down -5 (-0.24%). Coffee prices this morning are moderately lower for a second day. Ideal growing conditions and reduced concerns about flooding in Brazil's coffee fields are bearish for coffee prices....

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FDA Says Lab-Grown Chicken Is Safe To Eat

"The future of our planet depends on how we feed ourselves…and we have a responsibility to look beyond the horizon for smarter, sustainable ways to eat," says GOOD Meat's CEO.

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FDA gives 2nd safety nod to cultivated meat, produced without slaughtering animals

GOOD Meat, which grows chicken and other meat from animal cells in a production facility, is the second company to cross this hurdle. The move brings no-kill meat closer to sale in the U.S.

WEKU

Catalpa care and growing guide – expert tips for this popular flowering tree

With its white flowers and large leaves, the Indian bean tree makes an excellent feature tree that will create a lasting impression on the people visiting your yard

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Two US mothers sue hospitals over drug tests after eating poppy seed bagels

New Jersey mothers allege hospitals performed tests without consent and say poppy seeds were reason for false positive results

The Guardian - US

Are there health advantages to eating organic foods?

If there's any dietary wisdom, it's that you do a body good by eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Certainly, the experts agree with both the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "MyPlate" program recommending that we fill half our plate each day with plant-based foods.

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Gap in data complicates legislation to keep China off US farms

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Congress and across the country are sounding national security alarms about foreign buyers, particularly those with links to the Chinese government, acquiring control of U.S. farm and forest land.

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Gap in data complicates legislation to keep China off US farms - Roll Call

Lawmakers are sounding national security alarms about foreign buyers acquiring control of U.S. farm and forest land.

Roll Call

Alaska's monthslong food stamp backlog triggers sharp federal warning

Alaska's monthslong delay dispersing federally funded food stamps to thousands of families has triggered a stern warning from the federal government that penalties could follow without prompt action.

Tribune News Service

Best BBQ meat packs to buy online for the perfect flame grilled feast

Feed the freezer while we wait for BBQ season proper

Evening Standard

Rural communities want to tap federal funding. But it's hard to know where to start

The USDA has hired people to help small communities tap the complex web of programs for money they need to address big problems. But that help is only available in select areas.

WEKU

Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels

Federal agriculture officials are proposing a new rule that would clarify the meaning of meat labels that say foods are “Made in the USA.”

The Independent UK

Texas' proposed China property ban softened as bill is decried at state Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 100 people, the vast majority Asian American Texans, decried a bill designed to ban Chinese citizens from owning property in the state.

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China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

WEKU

A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers

Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.

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A native Maryland hop hints at new possibilities for local brewers

BALTIMORE — Maryland is widely recognized for its blue crabs and Old Bay seasoning, but if research into a local plant yields promising results, the state could become known for its spin on another classic: beer.

WEKU

Black farmers worry new approach on 'race neutral' lending leaves them in the shadows

White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.

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In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

Los Angeles Times

USDA tells Senate panel it's struggling to feed needy families

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Department of Agriculture official testified Thursday that some of the agency’s food programs are being overburdened in the push to feed needy families.

The Guardian - US

‘Horrible timing’: pandemic food relief ends as inflation sends families scrambling

Emergency allotments helped families weather the Covid crisis and rising prices – but they’ll end in March

WEKU

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Decades after a major lawsuit against the USDA, Black farmers still face inequality. They say not all settlements from the case made it into their hands, which has exacerbated debt and other problems.

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Avoid food poisoning this Super Bowl

Bring on all the dips, wings and fun finger foods — without the fear of getting sick

WEKU

Your Super Bowl platter may cost less this year – if you follow these menu twists

While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.

The Guardian - US

Biden administration’s rule for federal scientists is a ‘gag order’, critics say

Federal scientists would largely be barred from publicly discussing research, which could have a ‘chilling effect’, experts say

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