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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A rancher tried to ensure he doesn’t deforest the Amazon. He failed.

A rancher tried to ensure his cattle don’t drive Amazon deforestation. Lax land titles, weak law enforcement and Brazil’s opaque beef business made him fail.

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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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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Vertical Farming, Ag Middle East,

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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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Fruit, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

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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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pesticides, AgriBusiness,

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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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA,

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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