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The National Retail Federation, the American Trucking Association and the Retail Industry Leaders Association are asking the White House to give businesses 90 days to comply with the mandate.

Unions, lobbyists and individuals are concerned with how they will pay for weekly testing or deal with workers who refuse the jab. They also want Biden to delay the mandate until after the holidays.

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Speakers at the Nebraska Ag Technology Summit explore new uses for corn and soybeans, as consumers seek sustainable solutions.

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In a voice vote, the U.S. Senate Thursday night confirmed Jewel Bronaugh to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, making her the first Black woman to hold the position. Many agricultural groups offered their praise for the confirmation as she brings a wealth of experience to the position. Bronaugh brings upwards of two decades worth of experience in food and agriculture, serving most recently as the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services since 2018. Dur...

Dive Brief: Composting, packaging and circular economy-oriented organizations and trade groups have formed the U.S. Composting Infrastructure Coalition to advocate for expanding and increasing access to “robust programs that divert food waste, yard trimmings, and certified compostable packaging.” The group’s initial push is to advocate for national funding programs that support a range of composting infrastructure projects. A federal bill in the works would provide approximately $200 mi...

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Views 386 Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are made by introducing a gene from a superficial source like animal, virus, plant or bacteria into usually associated species. Prime reasons crops are modified is to enhance desired traits such as: a resistance to herbicides and pesticides, increased nutritional content, improved tolerance to the effects of adverse weather conditions and produce millions of identical crops for cheaper. Currently, GM crops are grown around the world by approximate...

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