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Fake Veterinarian Takes Part in Missouri Cattle Fraud Scheme

A man posing as a veterinarian admits to taking part in a $4.7 million investment fraud scheme in Missouri. A Drovers’ report says Robert D. Hawkins has consented that he aided Cameron J. Hager in defrauding more than 90 investors across 21 states in the scheme. The Missouri Secretary of State’s Securities Division says Hawkins allegedly posed as a veterinarian …

Robotic Citrus Harvesting System Improved
A robotic citrus harvesting system designed to protect fresh-market fruit quality has shown promising results in orchard trials while using a simple cutting mechanism. The system uses a V-shaped guide to position each orange’s stem near the cutting blades. Instead of relying on extra motors to position the cutter, the robot moves its arm to […]
USDA To Purchase Fresh Oranges and Grapefruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase $10 million each of American-grown fresh oranges and grapefruit as part of up to $472.5 million in purchases of American agricultural commodities. The commodities will be distributed to the charitable food network and other nutrition assistance programs. This purchase announcement was made on Oct. 29. “The […]