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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Poisoned chalice: Why China's scrutiny of Australian wine is bad news

While the Australian Government and winemakers deny any wrongdoing in a spat with China over wine prices, there could be more to the latest bump in the rocky relationship with our largest trading partner.

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General Mills believes farmers have a massive role to play in solving climate change

“We don’t believe the world can adequately address climate change without engaging agriculture," says Kevin O'Donnell, General Mills.

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TOPIC(S): Sweet Corn,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.nbc15.com

Sweet corn drive thru event to be held Saturday in Sun Prairie

The Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2020 Sweet Corn Festival as a “drive-thru” event at Angell Park on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.csmonitor.com

Power pivot: What happens in states where wind dethrones King Coal?

In an age of global warming, coal consumption is dropping and renewable energy is rising. Nowhere is that trend more evident than in Wyoming.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Research,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.enn.com

Environmental News Network - Cover Crop Mixtures Must Be 'Farm-Tuned' To Provide Maximum Ecosystem Services

A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: neweralive.na

Soil testing vital for the best produce… As local garden takes a hard hit

Three interns from institutions of higher education in the country have volunteered to assist the Maari from the Land Garden Project in Windhoek by testing the soil to determine how much gardeners can get from their produce.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Climate Change, Ag Australia/NZ, Sugar Beets,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.eadt.co.uk

Farmers highlight how they hope to meet ‘net zero’ climate target

A Fenland farmer’s efforts to keep carbon stored within his fields have been highlighted in a national publication showing how agriculture can achieve its “net zero” emissions target by 2040.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.heraldscotland.com

Cut flowers: Artisan growers share their secrets

Cut flowers bring a note of cheer, whether in your kitchen, on your bedside table or dotted around your home - so it's time to make a space in your…

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Ag Podcast US, Research, Ag Podcast Global,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: agnetwest.com

Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density

Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive method for measuring soil density. Determining the weight of a soil sample is simple enough with a

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.