John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Agri sector silver lining for FY21 amid economic slowdown: NABARD chief

Chintala said one of the prescriptions for lifting the economy out of a slowdown was to put in place a strategy that leverages its latent strength

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08/28/2020 SOURCE: english.aawsat.com

Saudi Arabia Moves Closer to Adopting Vertical Farming

Saudi Arabia earmarked $26.6 million for vertical farming projects in the Kingdom, in a step taken to preserve water and develop agriculture in the Kingdom. The move also focuses on boosting Saudi food security. Saudi Minister of Environment, Water a

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08/28/2020 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

How renewables and greenhouses are teaming up to grow fruits and vegetables

Sustainable Energy takes a look at the relationship between renewables and greenhouse facilities in the Netherlands.

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08/28/2020 SOURCE: www.foxbusiness.com

Bayer $11 billion settlement for Roundup weed killer hits "bumps"

Drug giant Bayer AG said on Thursday there were “bumps” in sealing its $11 billion settlement of thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup weed killer after a U.S. judge cast doubt on the progress of the agreement.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics,

Administration prepares another multibillion-dollar aid package for agriculture

The USDA aims to release a new version of its coronavirus relief program for farmers and ranchers in the next couple of weeks, said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability, Almonds, USDA,

Keeping Almonds Safe and Dry

ARS scientists at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, CA, have developed an effective, energy-saving technology to help keep microbes and mycotox...

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08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

Scholarly Pursuits

Established in 1992, the 1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. College students accepted into the program receive valuable on-the-job training with USDA agencies and are often eligible for conversion to full-time employment after successful completion of degree requirements.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Potatoes, Government / Policies, Tomato,

Episode 1: Spinach, Tomatoes, and Potatoes: What Do They All Have In Common?

We know that all three are vegetables, or two vegetables and a fruit if you will, but what else do they have in common? Take a virtual trip with us to Italy,...

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08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.latimes.com

Why a cattle drive at a California dude ranch may be the ideal vacation to escape the pandemic

It's all about ridin' and ropin' at the family-owned V6 Ranch.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Equipment/Machinery, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population,

John Deere Named a Sustainability and Climate Leader | John Deere News Room

By showing farmers in India alternatives to traditional farming methods we’re helping them achieve a better living while also making the world around them sustainably better. Our Samruddhi Project, a joint initiative with the Centre for Advanced Research & Development (CARD), which shows India’s farmers updated farming methods, was featured by Bloomberg this week as […]

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