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Wealthier Americans know less than they think about food

  May 10, 2018
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While socioeconomics play a significant role in Americans’ opinions about food safety and in their purchasing decisions, higher income doesn’t always correlate with informed choices.


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Farm Practices, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News, Technology
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Tobacco growers consider implications of FDA nicotine proposal

  May 3, 2018
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As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes public comment on a proposed nicotine standard for combustible tobacco products, Virginia tobacco growers are considering the future of their industry.


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Crops, Health and Wellness, Legislative Issues, News, Tobacco
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Farm Town Strong tackles opioid epidemic in farm communities

  January 18, 2018
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The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have joined forces to launch a new awareness campaign called “Farm Town Strong,” to highlight the opioid epidemic’s impact on U.S. farming communities and to provide resources and support for those affected by the crisis.


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Health and Wellness, News, Programs
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Farming alliance supports documentary about GMOs

  November 22, 2017
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The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance believes the documentary, Food Evolution, may go a long way toward changing people’s minds about genetically modified organisms in agriculture.


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Agriculture Business, Farm Practices, Health and Wellness, News
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Study finds no cancer link to glyphosate

  November 22, 2017
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A long-term study on the use of the weed killer, glyphosate, by U.S. agricultural workers has found no firm link between exposure to the pesticide and cancer.


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Crops, Fertilizer, Health and Wellness, News
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Farm group, others dispute claims in What the Health

  August 24, 2017
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The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is joining researchers and nutritionists in questioning claims in the sensationalized Netflix movie What the Health.


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Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News
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Chlorine dioxide pouches make produce safer

  July 27, 2017
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Two Florida companies are working to develop a small plastic pouch designed to make produce safer. The pouch releases chlorine dioxide gas, which eliminates E. coli bacteria and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables.


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Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News
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Eating cucumbers helps keep you hydrated

  July 20, 2017
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Crunchy cucumbers are not only a low-calorie snack; they also are a highly nutritious addition to any meal.


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Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News, Vegetables
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Tiny ticks carry big diseases; prevention is key

  July 13, 2017
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Ernest “Bing” Kallus is still recovering from the Rocky Mountain spotted fever he contracted from a tick bite 13 months ago.


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Health and Wellness, News, Safety
2397 Views

Farmers’ outdoor work can increase skin cancer risk

  June 22, 2017
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Many farmers have long-term exposure to the sun that can put them at risk for developing skin cancer.


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Farm Practices, Health and Wellness, News
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