TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beekeeping, World Population,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.orlandoweekly.com

Op-ed: World Honey Bee Day was another reminder that 40 percent of insect species are now threatened with extinction

World Honey Bee Day came and went Aug. 15, but it wasn’t a celebration: Over 40 percent of insect species are threatened with extinction. Thanks...

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Ag Europe,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.euractiv.com

France mulls reintroduction of neonicotinoids, faces backlash from NGOs and Germany

At its back-to-school meeting on Tuesday (1 September), France's National Council for Ecological Transition addressed the controversial issue of reintroducing neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides, to save the sugar beet industry. The issue is causing quite a stir both at home and across the Rhine. EURACTIV France reports.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, World Population,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.brantfordexpositor.ca

Telling self-centredness to buzz off

Despite what you’ve heard, elephants are not afraid of mice. But they’re absolutely terrified of bees.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Gardening, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,
TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, World Population, Ag Podcast Global,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: wamu.org

Lucy King: How Can Bees Keep The Peace Between Elephants And Humans? | WAMU

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Topics: Equine/Horse,

Wisconsin reports first 2020 death from eastern equine encephalitis

Laboratory testing confirmed Wisconsin's first 2020 human death from eastern equine encephalitis, state health officials announced Friday.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Climate Change, World Population, Ag South America, Coronavirus/COVID,

Brazil green recovery plan could boost economy, add jobs, cut emissions: Report | South Africa Today

If Brazil shifts to a low carbon economy, carbon emissions would be cut by a third while also creating jobs, benefiting economic growth and infrastructure, according to a recent report by the World Resources Institute. Brazil’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan could provide an opportunity to implement long-term solutions across multiple sectors that could reduce carbon […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Sugarcane, Agriculture US, Forestry, Sustainability, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

'Net positive impact': Timberland reboots sustainability vision with circular design and regenerative farming pledges

Apparel firm plans to curb its impact on soil degradation and reduce its waste through fresh commitments to rely on circular product design and regenerative agriculture sourcing by 2030

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Climate Change, World Population, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture,

Brazilian Amazon fires near level of 2019 crisis

The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon last month was the second-highest in a decade for August, nearing the crisis levels that unleashed a flood of international condemnation last year.

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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.