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New Sunpreme Grape Variety from USDA-ARS
Plant Breeders with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are developing better raisins and table grapes for American farmers and consumers. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.
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MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Shelley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the “MyPlate, MyWins” video series, a collection of videos that brings MyPlate to life and shows how families all over America are finding simple...
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A Little Story about Land Stewardship
NRCS worked with Twin Brook Creamery near Lynden, WA to install steel tanks as an alternative to earthen lagoons, eliminating the potential for seepage into groundwater.
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Helping Monarch Butterflies
USDA launches a new conservation effort to attract monarch butterflies.
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MyPlate, MyWins: What’s Your Healthy Eating Style?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the “MyPlate, MyWins” video series that shows how small changes to what you eat and drink add up. Whether at home or on-the-go, MyPlate can help...
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A Flash of Food Safety Calibrating a Thermometer: Boiling Water Method
When food is prepared or held at improper temperatures, harmful bacteria can grow inside of the food making it unsafe to eat. Using an accurate food thermometer to monitor food temperatures can help ensure the safety of your food. It is...
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People’s Garden: “Why Use Rain Barrels? - Helpful Tips”
Rain Barrels collect rainwater runoff from your roof, enabling you to water your vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. By using rainwater from your roof, you can keep your lawn greener and your garden lusher in the hot, dry summer...
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Preserving Farmland and Wetlands Through Conservation
USDA is helping farmers protect farmland and wetlands through a new conservation program.
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Start Simple With MyPlate
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue introduces the Start Simple with MyPlate campaign—the latest nutrition initiative from MyPlate.gov. The Start Simple with MyPlate campaign will provide ideas and inspirations Americans can easily incorporate...
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Farmers Markets More Popular Than Ever
USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers.
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Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy.
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Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
USDA has special snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought.
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USDA Researchers Working To Conserve Fungicide Use
A USDA researcher is working to help farmers with timely and proper fungicide application.
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USDA Assists Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
The USDA's Strike Force Initiative is looking to help farmers and ranchers who may have been under served with financial and technical assistance in the past.
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Filtering Water Before It Heads Downstream
A new USDA initiative is helping improve water quality from farm to city.
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A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: Why to Wash Your Hands
Food handlers can spread germs from their hands to food. When someone eats the contaminated food they may become sick with a foodborne illness. Proper handwashing is one of the most important things a food handler can do to keep the...
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A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands
Food handlers can spread germs from their hands to food. When someone eats the contaminated food they may become sick with a foodborne illness. Proper handwashing is one of the most important things a food handler can do to keep the...
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A Flash of Food Safety Calibrating a Thermometer: Ice Water Method
When food is prepared or held at improper temperatures, harmful bacteria can grow inside of the food making it unsafe to eat. Using an accurate food thermometer to monitor food temperatures can help ensure the safety of your food. It is...
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Ground beef recalled nationwide due to an E. coli outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture later alerted the USDA that a group of people had fallen ill after consuming ground beef products. (Scripps News)
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USDA announces internal investigation into deadly Boar's Head outbreak
U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into whether it responded appropriately to reports tied to the deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant. (Scripps News)
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New grocery benefit aimed at keeping students fed this summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects about 21 million children to benefit from its new summer grocery benefits program known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, or SUN Bucks. (Scripps News)
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Cleanliness at home
/ Man inspects meat and stamps it, talking bar of soap, boy grabs piece of fruit and rinses it / Girl and mother clean dishes.
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Trump Administration Unveils New Ethanol Plan
The Trump administration announced a plan that would require oil refineries to blend more ethanol into the the U.S.' gasoline supply in 2020.
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Why Is China Buying Up U.S. Farmland?
Chinese companies own about 0.2% of American agricultural land, per USDA data.