Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Ag South America,

China's August soybean imports from Brazil rise 22% from year earlier

China's August imports of soybeans from Brazil rose 22% from a year ago, customs data showed on Friday, as buyers increased their purchases to take advantage of higher margins earlier this year.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Insects, Research, USDA, World Population,

09/25/2020 SOURCE: news.cornell.edu

USDA grants to fund studies of plant viruses, insecticides | Cornell Chronicle

Two Cornell research teams, studying crop viruses and insecticides’ physiological effects on insects, have received grants totaling nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Education,

09/25/2020 SOURCE: phys.org

Scientists identify new species of crystal-encrusted truffle, thanks to bonobos

Mushroom-munching bonobos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have introduced scientists to a new species of truffle.

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TOPIC(S): Sugarcane, Organic, Food/Nutrition, Research, Sugar,

09/25/2020 SOURCE: www.salon.com

Scientists find a shortcut to make a rare — and possibly healthier — sugar

Their one-pot recipe makes a reportedly healthier alternative sweetener

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TOPIC(S): Research, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/25/2020 SOURCE: www.sciencenews.org

What will happen when COVID-19 and the flu collide this fall? | Science News

As the Northern Hemisphere braces for a coronavirus-flu double hit, it’s unclear if it’ll be a deadly combo or one virus will squeeze out the other.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Innovation,

FEEDING THE WORLD: Ingredients for innovation - CSU System Magazine

Agriculture and the food system are profoundly affected by the pandemic, and a new CSU program aims to foster innovations needed for recovery – starting with robust ideas from diverse leaders.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Trade (Commodities),

World Trade Organization Letter | Corn Refiners Association

A coalition of 62 leading U.S. agriculture stakeholders are urging Congress to vote against any resolution that would end United States membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soil Health, Water, Sustainability,

Soil and water outcomes fund

How farmers can get paid for conservation

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, World Population,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.hppr.org

U.S. Dairy Farmers Want Help To Expand Trade

Dairy Farmers want U.S. trade policy to focus on opening markets and fending off competition from the European Union and New Zealand. U.S. dairy exports

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