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Javier Báez hits 2-run HR in 8th, Tigers hold M’s to 1 hit and cap 3-game sweep with 2-1 victory
Javier Bez's clutch homer secures a thrilling 2-1 victory for Detroit Tigers over Seattle Mariners in a dramatic eighth-inning rally.
Penix Jr. Leads #2 Washington to 37-31 Victory over Texas
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game,
If Games Resume, Athletes will ‘Need to Know When to Peak’
Dr. Mike Reinold is senior medical adviser for the Chicago White Sox. He says athletes need to know when to peak.
AG News: California Vineyard Losses and Ag Inspectors Bill Signed
More vineyards will be removed in California this year, as farmers and wineries work to correct an imbalance of their inventories in supply and demand.
Ag News: Organic Hydroponic Certification and Meat Demand Strong
The Center for Food Safety is suing the USDA to stop the National Organic Program from allowing hydroponically grown produce from being certified organic.
Ag News: Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
New USDA data shows the minimum hourly agricultural wage rates are highest in the Pacific Northwest. For 2019, the min. hourly wage in Washington and Oregon was $15.03.
Ag News: USDA Automation Investment
With the trouble in hiring enough people during harvest season, the USDA has invested nearly $300 million into automation and mechanization of specialty-crop production.
Ag News: Certified Organic Crops Higher and U.S. Beef to China
U.S. farmers harvested nearly 3.3 million acres of certified organic field crops in 2019, driven by 14% more organic field crop operations.
Ag News: Chipping Potatoes to Japan and Ag Innovation Agenda-USDA
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has informed USDA that U.S. chipping potatoes are now allowed to enter year-round.
Ag News: China Allows Tariff Exemptions and Potato’s Health Benefits
Beijing will allow importers to apply for tariff exemptions for nearly 700 U.S. products including farm and energy goods, as China continues grappling with the coronavirus.