TOPIC(S): CRISPR/Gene Editing, Biotech, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.agdaily.com

Science used in ag can help defend against viruses | AGDAILY

In the modern era, scientists have harnessed the mechanism (CRISPR) developed by bacteria to defend against invading viruses by chopping them up.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Plant-Based/Animal Free, Consumer/Retail,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.livekindly.co

Walmart Just Launched Mickey Mouse Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Walmart just launched vegan, Mickey Mouse-shaped chicken nuggets from Disney and Morningstar Farms as part of the Incogmeato range.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Hunger,

An inspiration to so many of us in agriculture.

Remembering William H. Danforth - Danforth Plant Science Center

Remembering William H. Danforth William Henry Danforth, M.D., Founding Chairman of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis, passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 94. Bill — as he always asked others to call him — was a shining example of selflessness and […]

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Cotton,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.triplepundit.com

Wrangler Pushes for a More Circular Cotton Supply Chain

Wrangler launched a global call to action for cotton farmers who can verify soil health improvements to partner with the brand on the launch of a new jean.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

5% of the U.S. corn crop has been picked, USDA says

Iowa’s corn crop is being downgraded again this week.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research,

Reforestation can only partially restore tropical soils

Tropical forest soils play a crucial role in providing vital ecosystem functions. They provide nutrients for plants, store carbon and regulate greenhouse gases, as well as storing and filtering water, ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

USDA Wildfire Disaster Aid Available; More Mitigation Tools Needed, AFBF States

Addressing the issues with wildfire mitigation, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 13 state affiliates also are asking Congress to provide additional funds and programs to help prevent and recover from catastrophic wildfires. USDA also detailed some of the disaster aid available for farmers and livestock producers hit by the wildfires.

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