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Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
The Peterson Farm Brothers took Will Smith’s nostalgic “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme from the city to the country in their latest parody.
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World Pork Expo: PEDV
Dr. Lisa Ferguson, with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) spoke at the 2013 World Pork Expo during a panel discussion on porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.
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World Pork Expo gets down to business
Pork production is an important business, and the 2013 World Pork Expo provided many tools to help producers maximize their profitability and efficiency.
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Vilsack calls for ending food waste
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on both the public sector and private industry to reduce food waste. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more.
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Peterson Brothers: What summer vacation?
Corn may have been planted on their family farm, but for the Peterson Brothers and farmers across the country there’s no time to sit back and relax.
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Effects of merger on U.S. pork industry not yet known
The full impact on the U.S. pork industry of a merger between Smithfield Foods - the world's largest pork producer - and Chinese firm Shuanghui are not yet known, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.
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Vance Publishing's 40 under 40
Nominate someone today for Vance Publishing's 40 under 40.
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Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to pass legislation he says is crucial to American farmers. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more
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Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
A farm in Washington is now feeding marijuana and vodka to their pigs.
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Online pork processing tour with Temple Grandin
Take a tour of a pork processing plant with world renowned animal-handling expert, Temple Grandin, as your guide.
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USDA researches environmentally friendly farming
A USDA researcher is studying the feasibility of using cheaper alternatives to commercial fertilizers and how much farmers can use in an environmentally friendly way.
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- Feed grain supply prospects lowered on delayed plantings
- Corn conditions a tad better than last year
- Brent crude oil dips before U.S. Fed meeting
