WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Jan. 26, 2021 edition: Mini-Reviews: * Neutron Scattering Techniques for Studying Metal Complexes in Aqueous Solution * Machine Learning of Coarse-Grained Models for Organic Molecules and Polymers: Progress, Opportunities, and Challenges * Extracellular Na  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Jan. 27 by research analyst Steven Carlson and senior policy analyst Zoe Neuberger entitled "WIC Works: Addressing the Nutrition and Health Needs of Low-Income Families for 40 Years": Extensive research has found the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to be a cost-effective investment that improves the nutrition and health of low-income families -- leading   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Corn Refiners Association issued the following news on Jan. 27: Yesterday, a coalition of 115 U.S. food and agriculture associations called for the swift confirmation of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative. In a letter sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, the groups cite Ms. Tai's qualifications and demonstrated ability to build bipartisan support for trade policies, as well as her experience in opening foreign markets and reducing barriers for U.S. fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: A diverse set of environmental, family farm, farm policy and rural community organizations sent a letter to the White House today urging the Biden administration to issue an executive order that would enact a moratorium on mergers and acquisitions in the food and agricultural industries. The effort, led by Food & Water Watch, is meant to highlight the crisis of consolidation across the industry.  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 28 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The New Mexico Economic Development Department has pledged economic assistance to Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm to expand yearround manufacturing and boost purchases of agricultural products from New Mexico ranchers and growers, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. Los Poblanos currently purchases agriculture from 36 ranchers, farmers, and growers acros  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 27 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release on Jan. 26: Cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat. These row crops make up the bulk of row crop agriculture across Tennessee and a new certification from University of Tennessee Extension is now available for row crop producers. The Tennessee Master Row Crop certification program, which launched January 4, 2021, is an educational program designed to further improve the profitabilit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: Last week, more than two dozen international delegations and supporting organizations met virtually as part of the 52nd Council Session of the International Grains Council (IGC). USA Rice was represented by vice president of international trade policy Peter Bachmann, who participated in the meetings as a private sector advisor to the U.S. delegation. The session covered market situation and outlook reports for rice,  more