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Commodity Classic 2016: Farming different, agvocating, weed resistance, more

2016-03-04 05:02:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

Commodity Classic is always one of my favorite events. There is so much information to take in; it's a bit overwhelming. We've pared down what we've learned so far while in New Orleans, and are sharing some of the best things we've learned, from weed resistance issues and agvocating to a money-back guarantee on prescription services. read more

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Factory farming divestment: what you need to know

2016-03-03 10:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: The fast food chain Subway is latest to join the backlash against antibiotic use in the farm sector. It has launched a new chicken sandwich in the US made with meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The move is a sign of the growing consumer and business interest in the welfare and environmental impact of animals reared for meat, dairy and eggs, with most of the blame directed at intensive, factory-style farms. Hoping to echo the success of the fossil fuel divestment movement (which...

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Regulatory Changes to Improve Antibiotic Use in Livestock Farming

2016-03-01 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA - A Saskatchewan-based veterinary epidemiologist says consumers can be confident that regulatory changes in the works will better reflect how antibiotics are used in livestock production, and will continue to improve that use, writes Bruce Cochrane.

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