TOPIC(S): Pesticides, GMO's, Insects, Research,

11/11/2020 SOURCE: www.nbcmiami.com

"The species is from a small part of Africa, but it somehow spread all over the world, including in Florida. The mosquito carries diseases such as Dengue fever, Zika and yellow fever."

Fighting Mosquito With GMO Mosquito: The Battle Brewing in the Florida Keys

Scientists are a few months into an experiment to stop the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito. Their weapon of choice? A genetically modified mosquito.

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, Insects, Ranching,

11/11/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

“There are two kinds of lice. Some of them suck blood from the host, while others live off the dandruff and other debris in the hair of the animal. The blood suckers, in large numbers, can actually take enough blood that the animal becomes anemic."

Approach of winter is time to treat cattle for lice

Lice infestations are an annuals problem for most cattle in colder climates.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Commodities, Trade (Commodities), USDA,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised American corn exports for 2020-2021 by 325 million bushels to 2.65 billion bushels, a record if realized.

USDA Sees U.S. Corn Exports Surging to a Record

The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised American corn exports for 2020-2021 by 325 million bushels to 2.65 billion bushels, a record if realized.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Economics, Beef Cattle, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Trade cattle up and up| Photos

Demand for prime trade stock appears unstoppable.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, AgriBusiness, Coronavirus/COVID,

11/11/2020 SOURCE: www.npr.org

Meatpacking Giant JBS Denies Workers' Coronavirus Claims

The worker compensation claims are for COVID-19 medical expenses across three states. Empl...

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Education U.S. MidWest, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,

11/11/2020 SOURCE: civileats.com

Grassland 2.0 Aims to Replace Soy and Corn Farming with Perennial Pasture in the Upper Midwest | Civil Eats

The University of Wisconsin-Madison project will help farmers transition to pasture-based ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Weeds, Pesticides, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Insects, Research, Regenerative Agriculture, Pollinators,

Do Weeds Matter for Biodiversity? - Resilience

Weeds. A very negative-sounding word for many. However, weeds might not exactly be what we used to think they are. Let me take you on a walk in the countryside, observing fields of barley as we pass them by.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Consumer/Retail,

11/11/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Sustainable Food Trends Will Become Center Of The Plate With Modern Consumers

A majority of consumers today look for products that can help them live a more sustainable, socially responsible life. Assuming taste and price are often roughly equal, the modern consumer prefers sustainable food brands and adds them to their digital and physical shopping carts daily.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Sustainable Food Systems

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Conservation/Tillage, Economics, Pest Control, Research, World Population, Pollinators,

Over 500 'murder hornets' found in first Wash. state nest

BLAINE, Wash. - More than 500 "murder hornets" in various stages of development were found lurking inside the first Asian giant hornet nest ever discovered in the U. S. , state agriculture officials said Tuesday. The nest, which was found in an alder tree near the Canadian border in northwest Washington state after months of sleuthing by state entomologists, was eventually cut open after hornets were vacuumed up and the tree was removed, said Karla Salp of the state Department of Agriculture.