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- noun the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862
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Examples
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As soon as the agriculture department confirmed that the offenders were giant African snails, it launched the eradication campaign.
Giant Alien Snails Attack Miami, Though They're Not in Much of a Rush Arian Campo-Flores 2011
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The agriculture department is asking for input on the proposed rule during a public comment period that ends April 13.
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Cotton acreage until June-end was 455,000 hectares, said a senior official with Gujarat's agriculture department.
Low Rainfall Threatens Cotton Crop Debiprasad Nayak 2011
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But Timothy Larsen of the state agriculture department says it represents an area where rural Colorado businesses can grow.
It's millet-time for Colorado brewers as officials boost local grain 2011
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NEW DELHI – Hailstorms and heavy rains over the weekend in India's northern breadbasket state of Punjab haven't affected the winter-sown crop, a senior state agriculture department official said Monday.
India Wheat Crop Unaffected By Storm Biman Mukherji 2012
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Cotton acreage until June-end was 455,000 hectares, said a senior official with Gujarat's agriculture department.
Low Rainfall Threatens Cotton Crop Debiprasad Nayak 2011
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Within weeks of the Georgia law's adoption, farmers reported a shortfall of 11,000 workers, affecting perishable fruit and vegetable producers most of all, according to a survey by Georgia's agriculture department.
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The agriculture department is using low frequency radiation to kill parasites, and George believes that has something to do with the attacks and killer babies.
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The agriculture department also has some good tips for fighting weeds.
Bill Chameides: Weeds in the Garden: Spraying May Be Harmful to Your Health 2009
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That's according to a report by the agriculture department.
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