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USDA Secretary Perdue launches agricultural innovation initiative

Department looks to help increase ag production 40% by cutting environmental footprint in half by 2050

Jacqui Fatka, Feedstuffs policy editor

February 21, 2020

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The Agriculture Innovation Agenda, introduced by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, will set benchmarks for food loss and waste, carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions, water quality and renewable energy.USDA photo by Lance Cheung

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Jacqui Fatka

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