Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA, AgriBusiness,

Trump administration sued over decision that critics say would slash wages for more than 200,000 farm workers

In September, the US Department of Agriculture said it would no longer conduct the wage survey used to calculate pay for agricultural guest workers.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog,

Animals that get good water need less food, becasue they drink more

To provide animals on a farm with good or better water than before, drink more and consequently eat less.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Vegetables, Sustainability,

2020 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award - Sang Lee Farms

Sang Lee Farms is one of Suffolk County’s last large vegetable farms. Located in the heart of Long Island’s wine country, it’s a landmark for its beauty, uni...

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10/14/2020 SOURCE: www.agrinews-pubs.com

New NCGA president ready for challenge

EDISON, Ohio — There’s a lot of work to be done, and the new National Corn Growers Association president looks forward to every opportunity to get the industry back on its feet as quickly as possible.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soybeans, Commodities, Agriculture US,

GRAINS-Soybeans near 2018 high as U.S. cuts supply forecast, corn firms

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Monday, trading near a more than two-year peak hit in the last session as the U.S. government's estimate for lower supplies supported prices.Corn rose for a second session while wheat gained ground.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade rose 0.1% to $10.66 a bushel by 0138 GMT, having risen to a 2018 high of $10.79-3/4 a bushel on Friday.* Corn added 0.4% to $3.96-3/4 a bushel and wheat gained 0.3% to $5.95-1/4 a bushel.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Sustainability, Research,

The winter camelina: University researchers developing new cash cover crop

Newly planted winter camelina seedlings sprout in little green rows at the University of Minnesota field plots on the St. Paul campus. The winter annual plant is one of 15 breeds University researcher

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Study highlights flaws in global disease mapping

A UWA study has shown that maps routinely produced to track the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 are flawed.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag United Kingdom, World Population,

Root and yield-boosting seed treatment gains UK approval for spring wheat - Agriland.co.uk

UK spring wheat growers have a new seed treatment option for this season’s plantings, with news that Vibrance Duo has gained UK approval.

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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Organic, Fruit,

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Economics, Sustainability, Pollinators,

Bee neighborly — sharing bees helps more farmers

Benefits of cost-sharing the conservation of wild bee habitats with farmers can help overcome the tragedy of the commons

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