TOPIC(S): Herbicides, Pesticides, Ag Europe, AgriBusiness,

10/09/2020 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

France clamps down on use of weedkiller glyphosate in farming

France's health and environment agency announced restrictions on weedkiller glyphosate in farming, but stopped short of a full ban in the European Union's top agricultural producer due to a lack of non-chemical alternatives in some areas.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition,

UN World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize

ROME (AP) — The United Nations' World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to fight hunger in regions of conflict and hardship around the globe. From air-dropping...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soybeans, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population,

Agriculture dept urges soyabean farmers to reuse produce as seeds for next season

The Agriculture department has recommended that farmers identify the best of their crop and re-use them as seeds for three continuous years, before buying new ones. Prior to sowing, the seeds should be treated to avoid germination failure.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Beekeeping, Urban Farming, World Population,

When it comes to beekeeping, your mood matters. Here's why

More of us have taken up beekeeping in our suburban backyards. But if you're not having any success handling them, it might be time for some self reflection.

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Brandon Lance Brandon Lance
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‘Rings Of Death’: North Dakota Farmer Mitigates Soil Challenges With Gypsum, Conservation Practices

‘Rings Of Death’: North Dakota Farmer Mitigates Soil Challenges With Gypsum, Conservation Practices by nbirt | Read more Regional News about Agriculture and Crop Production on AgWeb.

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Agriculture US, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), USDA,

10/08/2020 SOURCE: fortune.com

U.S.-China Trade War: Analyst says the phase 1 trade deal is more political than economics

Peterson Institute’s Chad Bown talks about how the U.S.-China trade deal is good for election, but does little to resolve issues of the trade war

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Beekeeping, Ag United Kingdom, Pollinators,

Pollinator monitoring more than pays for itself

Value of nationwide pollinator monitoring schemes, some involving citizen scientists, is 70 times higher than their costCredit: Credit Nadine Mitschunas

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Ag United Kingdom,

10/08/2020 SOURCE: www.bbc.com

Concern over UK cattle slaughtered in Middle East

Undercover footage shows British livestock being transported from Spain to the Middle East.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US,

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