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Santa Claus And Reindeer Granted Entry To The US Ahead Of Christmas
USDA has confirmed that the reindeer will arrive pulling a wooden sleigh with jingling bells attached, filled with brightly wrapped gifts.
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Mystery Dog Illness Spreading In US. Vets Say It's Dangerous
In Oregon alone, veterinarians have reported more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August.
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US Approves Lab-Grown Chicken To Be Sold In Markets, Twitter Reacts
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approvals to two companies selling chicken grown from animal cells.
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US Lawmakers Request Probe on Elon Musk's Startup Neuralink's Animal-Testing Panel
US lawmakers will ask regulators to investigate whether the make-up of a panel overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink contributed to botched and rushed experiments. US House Representatives Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff, both Democrats, have signed a draft letter to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) re...
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In United States, Soil Erodes 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms: Study
According to recent research from the University of Massachusetts, the rate of soil erosion in the Midwest is 10 to 1,000 times greater than pre-agricultural erosion rates.
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US Lawmakers Sound Alarm After Chinese Firm Buys American Farmland Near Air Force Base
The purchase of farmland in North Dakota by a Chinese company is raising concerns among American politicians regarding national security.
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Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Back In Parts Of US: Report
The Spotted Lanternfly has reappeared in some parts of the United States. It has been spotted in New Jersey and other states of the country.
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Indian-American Climate Expert Bidisha Bhattacharyya Gets Key Post In US Agriculture Department
The Biden administration has appointed an Indian-American climate and energy expert, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key position in the agriculture department.
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State Department In Discussion With Indian Embassy Over Farmers Protests In US: Official
Responding to the recent incident wherein the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced during a protest here against the recently enacted agricultural laws in India, the State Department on Tuesday said that it takes "safety and security of foreign missions in the US very seriously" and it is in discussion with the Indian Embassy on the matter.
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Wakanda Free Trade Forever? Fictional Nation Removed From US Trade List
Taxpayers and reporters alike demanded answers from the US Department of Agriculture, which at some point on Wednesday removed Wakanda from its Agricultural Tariff Tracker.
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US Agriculture Department Closes "Kitten Slaughterhouse" After Outcry
The US Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced it would no longer use cats in research that, according to a watchdog group, involved forced "cannibalism" and resulted in over 3,000 of the animals being put down since 1982.
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Millions Of Pounds Of Hot Dogs Recalled In US After Bone Pieces Found
A New York meat processor is recalling more than 7 million pounds of hot dogs and sausages mostly under the Sabrett brand name after consumers complained about finding small pieces of bone in some of the products, the US Department of Agriculture said on Saturday
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Almonds Provide Fewer Calories Than Thought: Study
Both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than previously estimated - and the amount of calories is largely dependent on the form of the dry fruit consumed, according to a new study.
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Devastating Bird Flu Strain Found In Alaskan Wild Duck: USDA
The type of avian flu that led to the deaths of about 50 million US chickens and turkeys last year has been found in the country for the first time in 14 months, the US Department of Agriculture said today.
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US Diet Guidelines Urge People To Eat Less Sugar
Added sugars in foods should make up less than 10 per cent of daily calories, said US government dietary guidelines issued Thursday that for the first time urged specific limits on sweets.
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Santa Claus And Reindeer Granted Entry To The US Ahead Of Christmas
USDA has confirmed that the reindeer will arrive pulling a wooden sleigh with jingling bells attached, filled with brightly wrapped gifts.
-
Mystery Dog Illness Spreading In US. Vets Say It's Dangerous
In Oregon alone, veterinarians have reported more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August.
-
US Approves Lab-Grown Chicken To Be Sold In Markets, Twitter Reacts
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approvals to two companies selling chicken grown from animal cells.
-
US Lawmakers Request Probe on Elon Musk's Startup Neuralink's Animal-Testing Panel
US lawmakers will ask regulators to investigate whether the make-up of a panel overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink contributed to botched and rushed experiments. US House Representatives Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff, both Democrats, have signed a draft letter to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) re...
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In United States, Soil Erodes 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms: Study
According to recent research from the University of Massachusetts, the rate of soil erosion in the Midwest is 10 to 1,000 times greater than pre-agricultural erosion rates.
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US Lawmakers Sound Alarm After Chinese Firm Buys American Farmland Near Air Force Base
The purchase of farmland in North Dakota by a Chinese company is raising concerns among American politicians regarding national security.
-
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Back In Parts Of US: Report
The Spotted Lanternfly has reappeared in some parts of the United States. It has been spotted in New Jersey and other states of the country.
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Indian-American Climate Expert Bidisha Bhattacharyya Gets Key Post In US Agriculture Department
The Biden administration has appointed an Indian-American climate and energy expert, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key position in the agriculture department.
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State Department In Discussion With Indian Embassy Over Farmers Protests In US: Official
Responding to the recent incident wherein the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced during a protest here against the recently enacted agricultural laws in India, the State Department on Tuesday said that it takes "safety and security of foreign missions in the US very seriously" and it is in discussion with the Indian Embassy on the matter.
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Wakanda Free Trade Forever? Fictional Nation Removed From US Trade List
Taxpayers and reporters alike demanded answers from the US Department of Agriculture, which at some point on Wednesday removed Wakanda from its Agricultural Tariff Tracker.
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US Agriculture Department Closes "Kitten Slaughterhouse" After Outcry
The US Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced it would no longer use cats in research that, according to a watchdog group, involved forced "cannibalism" and resulted in over 3,000 of the animals being put down since 1982.
-
Millions Of Pounds Of Hot Dogs Recalled In US After Bone Pieces Found
A New York meat processor is recalling more than 7 million pounds of hot dogs and sausages mostly under the Sabrett brand name after consumers complained about finding small pieces of bone in some of the products, the US Department of Agriculture said on Saturday
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Almonds Provide Fewer Calories Than Thought: Study
Both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than previously estimated - and the amount of calories is largely dependent on the form of the dry fruit consumed, according to a new study.
-
Devastating Bird Flu Strain Found In Alaskan Wild Duck: USDA
The type of avian flu that led to the deaths of about 50 million US chickens and turkeys last year has been found in the country for the first time in 14 months, the US Department of Agriculture said today.
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US Diet Guidelines Urge People To Eat Less Sugar
Added sugars in foods should make up less than 10 per cent of daily calories, said US government dietary guidelines issued Thursday that for the first time urged specific limits on sweets.
