John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Regenerative Agriculture,

Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies launches next-generation agricultural solutions featuring heat-exchange probe

Roots has identified a number of potential customers in Israel and more broadly, is confident that it will secure first purchase orders shortly.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Population, Ag South America, Weather,

Loss to agriculture sector due to rain over $1 billion

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has indicated that the damage to crops, livestock and infrastructure caused by continuous rainfall over the last four days is almost at $1 billion and counting. Minister Floyd Green stated that...

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Team AgWiki Team AgWiki
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Insects,

Entomologists Destroy Asian Giant Hornet Nest Found in Washington

The crew sucked nearly 100 hornets from the tree-hollow hive—the first ever found in the U.S.—using a vacuum and captured escapees with nets

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Organic, Sustainability, Hydroponics , Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.csmonitor.com

Rooftop farms in Jordan help Gazans reconnect with lost land

Rooftop hydroponics may be a far cry from the tilled fields of Gaza. But the act of farming still speaks to the soul of refugees in a camp in Jordan.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Israeli start-up makes vertical farms to grow crops in city parking lots

Vertical farms subvert the space limitations of cities by allowing for portable, shipping container-esque produce farms that can operate in any urban environment.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Sustainability, Ag Innovation,

Sustainable Food Supply Chain Begins With Startups On The Farm

Planting the right seeds, using the right field, improving growing conditions, as well as harvesting and post-harvest practices can have positive impact.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Agriculture US, Economics, Weather,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.startribune.com

Some snow is no big deal because Minnesota farmers were far ahead on this year's harvest

Soybeans are mostly in, and corn is way ahead of schedule despite the early cold.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.minnpost.com

Regenerative farming: Why isn’t it more prevalent in Minnesota? | MinnPost

One cannot help but draw a connection between the underutilization of regenerative practices and the high number of big agricultural companies headquartered in the state.

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