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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Ag South America, Coronavirus/COVID,

World Bank Provides US$8 Million to Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security in Belize

Belize will strengthen its response to the socioeconomic hardship caused by COVID-19 with a US$8 million of funds from the World Bank

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Weeds, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Population,

Genomes published for major agricultural weeds

URBANA, Ill. – Representing some of the most troublesome agricultural weeds, waterhemp, smooth pigweed, and Palmer amaranth impact crop production systems across the U.S. and elsewhere with ripple effects felt by economies worldwide. In a landmark study, scientists have published the most comprehensive genome information to date for all three species, marking a new era of scientific discovery toward potential solutions.  

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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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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: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Economics, Sustainability, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture,

How to Finance Regenerative Agricultural Practices | AgAmerica

Learn more about the resources available for farmers and ranchers to support the sustainability of U.S. agriculture on an economic and environmental scale.

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08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.consumerreports.org

How Much Does Organic Produce Really Cost?

Wondering how much does organic produce really costs? Consumer Reports says not as much as you might think, and there are ways to save.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Economics, Hemp, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Ag South America,

Meet The Latino Behind The Company That Ships Cannabis Products From Colombia To The US

This article was originally written by Hernán Panessi for El Planteo. Published here with permission. Santa Marta, Magdalena department, Colombian Caribbean. Here, the dry...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag North America,

Agri-Trade will go ahead in November - Red Deer Advocate

The equipment expo typically generates nearly $50 million in tourism dollars

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Irrigation, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population,

Punjab: Rain gun being used to irrigate paddy fields helps save 50% water in Sangrur | Ludhiana News - Times of India

BENRA(SANGRUR): Taking serious note of depleting water table in Punjab, the agriculture department has taken a new initiative for the irrigation of pa.

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