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Letter supporting America Grows Act

NASDA

Sincerely, 2 Blades Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Alliance to End Hunger American Association of Mycobacterial Diseases American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges American Dairy Science Association American Feed Industry Association American Institute of Biological Sciences American Malting Barley Association American Phytopathological (..)

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Animal Ag News 8/13

Agwired

The National Pork Board (NPB) partnered with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) to convene a group of public health, animal health and swine professionals in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to build relationships and explore opportunities for One Health collaborations. The deadline for nominations is Oct.

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Despite Recent Headlines, Urban Farming Is Not a Climate Villain

Civil Eats

There, Executive Director Jonathan Foley pointed out that the vast majority of food system emissions come from a few big sources: meat and dairy production, deforestation and other land use change (a large portion of which is linked to animal agriculture), and food waste. As Goswami at UCS noted, that broader context is essential.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

As many portions of the country cannot transition fully to year-round, grass-based livestock systems, we believe it is vital for funding to be dedicated to AMMP technologies to ensure instances where confinement is likely to continue are as ecologically friendly as they can be.

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Bird Flu May Be Driven By This Overlooked Factor

Civil Eats

a number of scientists are pointing to one factor that could be driving the spread of its virus and its spillover from wild birds to farm animals. Waterfowl—ducks, geese, and swans—are the primary host of the viruses, and large animal agriculture facilities are often found in close proximity to their remaining wetland habitats.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

IICAs initiatives address critical areas like rural development, climate resilience, agricultural trade, and innovation to improve livelihoods and promote inclusive, sustainable progress. The Center addresses critical issues like food equity, animal agriculture, food waste, and the intersection of diets and climate resilience.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack , Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Manuel Villalobos Arámbula , and Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross.

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