Agriculture Report (农业报道)

2006-09-12 Cork: More Than Just a Bottle Stopper

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Cork is a light brown material harvested from the cork oak tree.…

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2006-09-05 Dry Conditions Lead to Government Aid in the West and South

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Last week, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced help for American farmers hurt…

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2006-08-29 Unapproved Biotech Rice in U.S. Is Investigated

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Opponents of genetically engineered crops say they worry about possible dangers to…

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2006-08-22 Experts Say Water Shortages Affect One-Third of World Population

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. A new report says one-third of all people in the world face…

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2006-08-15 Indian Ban on Lentil Exports Causes Price Jump

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Staple crops provide foods that are an important part of the diet.…

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2006-08-08 High-Priced Oil Raises Appeal of Biofuels

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. As oil prices climb, so does interest in fuels made from agricultural…

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2006-08-01 Japan Imports U.S. Beef Again

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. American beef is returning to Japan. The Japanese government last week ended…

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2006-07-25 Rains Help Ease Crop Worries in U.S. Corn Belt

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. America's leading food crop is corn. Most of that corn comes from…

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2006-07-18 Do-It-Yourself: Growing Carrots

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Carrots are grown on farms and in family gardens throughout the world.…

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2006-07-11 U.S. Could Face Shortage of Animal Doctors for Food Inspection

This is Shep O'Neal with the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Veterinarians are a first line of defense not only for…

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