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The USDA's largest and oldest lab is set to close

NPR | By Macy Byars ,
Michel Martin
Published October 5, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

The USDA's flagship agricultural research lab could close this week. Scientists warn that could hurt U.S. food supply.

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