Naval Academy to close its dairy farm at Gambrills
The Naval Academy plans to end dairy production at the 865 acre Gambrills farm citing a 260000 dollar annual gap versus buying dairy products. The effort aims to exit the dairy business by 1998 while engaging the Board of Visitors and local leaders, amid past community opposition to golf conversions.
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Congress fights delay on farm bill amid bipartisan gap
Washington AP Farmers face three weeks without a farm law as House Democrats and Republicans clash over a multi year compromise. Senate negotiators seek a bipartisan plan with guaranteed payments and price tied future subsidies plus conservation and nutrition provisions.
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Autopsies debunk chupacabra animal deaths in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico autopsies on goats hens rabbits and geese found no bloodsucking mystery. Most injuries were dog bites and deaths due to pneumonia or hepatitis with intact hearts and blood. Wildlife experts say increased reporting from chupacabra rumors inflated figures.
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