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Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation Eradicated |
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Written by Farm Compliance
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Friday, 03 June 2011 |
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Pasadena, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have eradicated an Oriental fruit fly infestation in the Pasadena area of Los Angeles County.
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Nutrition, Health and Consumer Advocates Applaud the Launch of the New MyPlate Icon |
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Written by USDA
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 |
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Washington, DC - First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government's new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. |
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USDA Events across the Country Highlight Housing's Role in Rural Job Creation and Economic Activity |
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Written by Farm Compliance
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 |
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month and highlighted the important role housing plays in creating jobs, maintaining viable rural communities and contributing to the economy. Since the start of the current fiscal year, which began last October 1, USDA Rural Development has financed approximately 80,000 home loans for rural residents.
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Renews Interim Directive Covering Roadless Areas in National Forests |
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Written by USDA
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 |
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that he is renewing an interim directive regarding inventoried roadless areas within our National Forests and Grasslands for an additional year. This is the third one-year, interim directive issued by Secretary Vilsack that governs projects in roadless areas in our National Forests.
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Climate change allows invasive weed to outcompete local species |
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Written by Purdue University
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011 |
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Yellow starthistle already causes millions of dollars in damage to pastures in western states each year, and as climate changes, land managers can expect the problem with that weed and others to escalate. |
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