TOPIC(S): Organic, Economics, Ag Europe, Coronavirus/COVID,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.euractiv.com

How French farmers kept sales going during the Covid-19 lockdown

Despite closing weekly markets during the two-month lockdown, farmers in the French region of Hérault have succeeded in continuing or expanding direct sales to their customers through new channels.

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TOPIC(S): Organic, Economics, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Ag Australia/NZ,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com

How to buy direct from Australian producers: 'It's like having shares in a farm and your dividend is vegetables'

Finding a farm-direct produce box takes a bit of detective work, but the rewards can be heady

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, AgriBusiness, Coronavirus/COVID,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.farmers-exchange.net

Opinion Piece.

The Farmer's Exchange Online JBS' Takeover of Slaughter Market Should Be a Crime, Even if It Isn't

The Farmer's Exchange Online Edition is the place to go for agriculture news and events, your source for auctions of all varieties in the northern Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, and parts of Ohio and Illinois. Featuring online classified ads and farm equipment listings.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

USDA Pegs U.S. Soybean Yield Record High in August Report

USDA August soybean yield projection vs. the change from August to September and August to the final report

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TOPIC(S): Fruit, Stone Fruit, Ag Middle East,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

Bosnia's fruit growers prove resilient amid pandemic downturn

Plum season is upon us, and in the orchards of northern Bosnia fruit growers are busy with the harvest, most of which will be processed at local factories and shipped to buyers in the European Union and Russia.

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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US,

The “ASA Fabulous Fouts Brothers” animated opening video shown at the 2020 ASA Awards Banquet celebrating ASA’s 100th anniversary has won two prestigious Telly Awards for 2020! The first is a Bronze Award for Non-Broadcast Craft-Use of Humor and the second is a Bronze Award for Non-Broadcast General-Low Budget (under $700 per minute). The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Dave Buchholz of David & Associates was the writer and creative director for the ASA video, and Jill Wagenblast was the ASA staff project lead. To view the video, click here and select the “Fouts Animation Open."

ASA History Videos

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TOPIC(S): Ag India, Coronavirus/COVID,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: caravanmagazine.in

Destroyed crops, no relief, struggling to feed cattle: UP’s flood-hit villagers

Despite the Adityanath’s emphasis on cattle protection, residents of flood-hit areas in UP said they were struggling to feed their cattle.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

Sustainable food production is becoming critical due to population growth, experts say

The question of how we feed the planet in a sustainable way is a pressing one.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Ag Tech,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: agfundernews.com

Soil health is hot. But is there a business case support it?

The Soil Health Institute is partnering with Cargill and others to find out if adopting soil health practices can actually pay off for farmers.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

08/21/2020 SOURCE: civileats.com

Opinion Piece

Op-ed: A New Row-Cropping System in Iowa Offers Some Reasons for Optimism | Civil Eats

A pioneering approach to raising livestock and growing crops on the same land could diversify farm country, bring more income to farmers, and feed the communities where food is grown.

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