TOPIC(S): GMO's, AgriBusiness,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: usrtk.org

Council for Biotechnology Information, GMO Answers, CropLife: pesticide industry PR initiatives  - U.S. Right to Know

Fact sheet about public relations campaigns funded by the pesticide industry to persuade the public to accept genetically engineered foods.

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Farmers brace for coronavirus impact on food supply in fall

Farmers are facing uncertain fall and winter seasons after experiencing the worst of COVID-19 in the spring.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture US, Environment,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.csrwire.com

‘Kiss the Ground:’ Netflix Movie Features Soil Health Pioneers Ray Archuleta, Gabe Brown

LOS ANGELES, Sep. 02 /CSRwire/ - The movie features a lineup of some of Hollywoods most recognizable names and faces, but two of its stars fly a little closer to the ground. In fact, newly minted movie stars, Ray Archuleta and Gabe Brown,...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Farm income to hit 7-year high, thanks to record-setting federal aid

The USDA is scheduled to update its income forecast on Dec 2 and again in February 2021.

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TOPIC(S): Economics, Ag India, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

IoT-enabled solar tree ready to revolutionise use of clean energy in agriculture | India News - Times of India

India News: NEW DELHI: The CSIR’s Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed the world’s largest ‘solar power tree’ which is installe.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Climate Risk Threatens Agricultural Profitability, But Lenders Can Help

While lenders can’t tell farmers to adopt specific practices, they can develop lending programs and products to support farmers in transitioning to conservation practices that build resilience.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Ag South America,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.jamaicaobserver.com

RADA encourages youth to embrace technology in agriculture

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging more young people to c...

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Jobs, Sustainability, Ag Middle East,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.avapress.com

Balkh: 3,000 women have been given jobs in agriculture - AVA

The provincial department for Agriculture and Livestock has said that 3,000 women are involved in agriculture in the northern Balkh province of Afghanistan.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: leaderpost.com

Sask. members bring diversity to federal Agricultural Youth Council

The three Saskatchewan-based members speak about their diverse knowledge and experiences in the agricultural sector.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, AgriBusiness,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: kticradio.com

K-State College of Agriculture Remains on U.S. Top 10 list

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A leading organization for ranking America’s best colleges and universities has named the Kansas State University College of Agriculture in the top 10 of the United States’ best 140 agricultural schools. Niche.com released its rankings in late August, taking into account volumes of data provided through the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation [...]

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