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Americans Expected to Eat 1.48B Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner, and you won’t believe how many chicken wings folks are planning to munch on this year.

Very Little Change In 4th Of July Meal Costs
As Americans nationwide gear up to celebrate Independence Day, families planning a cookout celebration should plan to spend about the same as they did last year.

A Third Chinese National Arrested for Biological Material Smuggling
Another Chinese national has tried to smuggle biological materials into the U.S. A Farm Journal report this week said the materials were related to roundworms and intended for studying at a University of Michigan laboratory.
This is the third Chinese national charged by the U.S. federal governme...

Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years
Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%, its lowest rate since February 2021. It’...

Clutter Is More Than A Mess, AARP Stresses
Clutter and disorganization aren’t just physical issues. They can cause stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and other mental health challenges. But getting rid of the clutter can be overwhelming. Oklahoma State AARP Director Sean Voskuhl said as people age, they can face very big challenges around downsizing.
“AARP ...

USDA Offering Grants To Combat Chronic Wasting Disease
APHIS allocates $12 million for states, tribes, and universities to combat chronic wasting disease in deer and elk.

John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary
Today, the John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and learn in John Deere home communities and around the world.
