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USDA launches Great American Cotton Plan to support growers, textile industry 

  • May 29, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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  • May 28, 2026
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  • May 28, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

USDA appoints Colton Buckley as NRCS chief 

  • May 22, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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  • April 30, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

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  • April 19, 2026
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  • March 28, 2026
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  • March 25, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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