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Vilsack Outlines Plan of Climate Change Attack

The Agriculture Secretary used a recent speech to update developments in an ongoing program.

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The Drive to Innovate

Figuring out what it will take to feed the world by 2050 preoccupies national security analysts on a daily basis.

Farmers Have Only 40 Chances to Innovate

Indiana farmer Kip Tom challenges farmers to do more with less.

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Industry Fires Back at AP Ethanol Story

A major point of contention is The Associated Press' estimates of new land used to grow corn for ethanol.

Waterway Funding Bill May Pass This Year

Despite the government shutdown, proponents of legislation authorizing new waterway projects and improvements on the existing lock and dam system, believe the bill could pass.

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Sustainability Standard Needed to Support Soybean Exports

The lack of a unified, widespread sustainability standard threatens the ability of U.S.-grown soybeans to compete internationally.

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How Does Farming Compare to Other Businesses?

Farmers are incredibly self-reliant, but that can also be their downfall.

Ambitious Organization Uses Leftovers to Feed the Hungry

DC Central Kitchen has found a way to feed the hungry with food that would otherwise be thrown away

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Small Farmers: Key to Relieving Hunger and Povery World-Wide

A specialist for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently discussed the issues critical to improving agricultural production in developing countries.

Local Organic Producer Takes on Produce Oligopoly

Pierre Sleiman, Jr., dreams of taking on the big boys with a nationwide network of local organic producers.

Ethanol Producer Innovates Even as Ethanol Mandate Comes Under Fire

POET, one of the nation's leading ethanol producers, continues to develop new technology even as criticism mounts for an end to the federal ethanol mandate.