09/04/2020 SOURCE: www.msnbc.com

What food insecurity looks like in America

More than 37 million Americans are currently food insecure, according to USDA figures. The New York Times Magazine is out with a special report on food insecurity in the U.S., and reporters Adrian Nicole LeBlanc and Brenda Ann Kenneally discuss.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,

"It is worth noting that the increase in 2020 incomes is driven by government payments."

USDA’s Economic Research Service Releases Updated Farm Income Estimates | American Soybean Association

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Economist  The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released an update to its farm income estimates yesterday. The numbers provide

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

We Can Solve Water Scarcity in the U.S., New Study Says

The U.S., like much of the world, has the compounding problem of growing population and an increased likelihood of drought due to the climate crisis. In fact, the Southwest is already in the throes of its worst drought in 1,200 years. Now, a new study has identified ways to revamp how water is utilized to thrive in a time of water scarcity.

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09/04/2020 SOURCE: phys.org

Study identifies first step to beating water scarcity

New research has revealed the locations and industries in the U.S. where efforts to improve water consumption would have the greatest benefit for economic activity and the environment.

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09/04/2020 SOURCE: countryfolks.com

Instagram influence Nikki Boxler wants you to share your farm life - Country Folks

by Evelyn Leubner Nikki Boxler is a digital marketer, agvocate and farmer from Varysburg, NY. Her […]

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09/04/2020 SOURCE: timesofoman.com

Cultivated area in Oman has increased

The total agricultural yield increased to 3,018,103 tons, compared to 2,951,113 tons at the end of 2018, according to the preliminary statistical data in the Statistical Yearbook issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

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09/04/2020 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

Eichacker named SD Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year | Agweek

Dakotafest named its first ever woman farmer/rancher of the year.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag Europe,

Family swap London for 'good' life as Oxfordshire pig farmers

A COUPLE who exchanged their London careers to become organic farmers in Oxfordshire, say consumers care more about animal welfare since the…

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Fruit, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Coronavirus/COVID,

Lockdown gardeners see months of hard work bear fruit - and veg

Melburnians who got the gardening bug during the first wave of stay-at-home orders back in March are reaping the rewards in fresh homegrown produce.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Young Farmers, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Australia/NZ,

'Seismic' shift on the way as next-generation farmers take the reins

Young farmers say the next 10 years will see a major transfer of land ownership to a new, educated, and business-savvy generation focused on sustainable, organic opportunities.

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