John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Fruit, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Antibiotics, Fertilizer,

Fuel it: The pros and cons of organic food

Organic food is food produced or farmed in ways that avoid the use of chemical fertilisers, antibiotics, hormones and GMO

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Climate Change, Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Podcast Global,

OPINION | Africa will not be able to feed 10 billion people by 2050 | News24

The intensification of cereal cultivation will not assist Africa in reducing poverty and malnutrition as the crops are vulnerable to pests, diseases and climate change. write Ethel Phiri, Elsje Dippenaar, Mpho Molapo and Philasande Feju.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Research, Ag United Kingdom,

‘Social distancing can stop MV virus in sheep’ | Press and Journal

Human beings are not the only species being told to socially distance to avoid the spread of a deadly disease.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Precision AG , Herbicides, Weeds, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Ag North America, Education,

Studies explore the role of cover crops in suppressing glyphosate-resistant horseweed

Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada - able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Two recent studies - one published by the journal Weed Science and the other by the journal Weed Technology - provide insights on the role cover crops might play in controlling horseweed and reducing the need for herbicides.

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Topics: Cover Crops, Vegetables, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,

Cover Crops and Garlic: Blog 24 in a Gardening Series

Cover crops, also called green manure crops, are those planted for their effect on the soil and enhancement of subsequent crops rather than for direct use. There are a variety of types and species. Now is the time to sow many cover crops.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Dairy, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Economics, Research,

Cover crops do double duty - Country Folks

by Sally Colby Ben and Sharon Peckman are experienced farmers, successfully operating their Franklin County, PA, […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Weeds, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Economics, Sustainability, Weather,

Planting Fall Cover Crops - WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM

Sarah Noggle, Rachel Cochran Ohio State University Extension We are now approaching the time of year to think about planting fall cover crops. Cover crops can serve many purposes, ranging from erosion control to nutrient sequestration. Depending on the type and species of cover crop, benefits range from providing a Nitrogen source, scavenging nutrients to […]

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Topics: Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Transportation, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies,

Reading the Soy Leaves: What Soybean Imports Say About China’s 2020 US Election Preferences

China is well aware of the political implications of how it handles agricultural imports from the U.S. – in this case, soybeans.

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Topics: Precision AG , Cotton, Pesticides, Economics, Pest Control, Research, Ag Innovation,

How AI is helping Indian cotton farmers reduce pesticide use

There are more than 5.8 million cotton farmers in India according to the country’s Textile Ministry. Every year, they face heavy losses due to pests attacking their crops. In 2017, farmers in the state of Maharashtra faced a loss of ₹15,000 crores ($2.1 billion) as 50% of the crop was under attack from pests. As a […]

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.