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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Education, Animal Health,

Virtual tours make pig farming more transparent

2.02.2022 - University of Göttingen researchers investigate use of virtual reality glasses and tablet screens Many people would like to see better animal welfare and transparency in livestock farming. In recent years, agriculture has increasingly tried to be more open, for example through farm tours.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education,

7 Myths About Modern Agriculture and Precision Farming - PensacolaVoice Magazine 2022

Agriculture is one of the oldest practices of humankind that has fed civilizations and prevented us from starving. Like all other practices, it has evolved and become more efficient, feeding many more people. With the advent of the industrial revolution, we saw an exponential increase in business processes taking place Read More

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Weeds, Agriculture US, Economics,

Early Weed Control Planning: The Key to Improved Hay Quality and More Profit

Hay growers throughout the south lose significant profits every year because of weed infestations. Summer and winter annual grasses and broadleaf weeds rob nutrients and take up space to reduce,Hay

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Research, Ag Tech,

Meet the next generation of California farmers: Robots

In California, the breadbasket of America, more than half of farmers there told a survey that they were unable to hire enough workers. Nine of out ten

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Research, Ag Africa, Photosynthesis,

Fickle sunshine slows down Rubisco and limits photosynthetic productivity of crops

Researchers from Lancaster University working to improve the sustainable productivity of key crops in sub-Saharan Africa have discovered an imperfection in a critical enzyme within cowpea – and believe this imperfection is likely shared with other crops.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Sustainability, Fertilizer,

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The Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE)

The Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) provides payments when a farmer cannot apply nitrogen to corn after planting because of weather-related causes. Some farmers indicate they do not rely on post-plant nitrogen applications because of the risk of not being…

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Precision AG , Fertilizer, Ag Innovation,

Powerful sensors on planes detect crop nitrogen with high accuracy

URBANA, Ill. – Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers transformed agriculture as we know it during the Green Revolution, catapulting crop yields and food security to new heights. Yet, despite improvements in crop nitrogen use efficiency, fears of underperformance spur fertilizer overapplication to this day. Excess nitrogen then ends up in waterways, including groundwater, and in the atmosphere in the form of potent greenhouse gases.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Precision AG ,

See How The Soybean Industry Is Adopting Precision Agriculture

More than half a million US soybeanfarmers are adopting digital transformation tools such as drones and artificial intelligence to manage their crops.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Old Martiki mine in Kentucky to be turned into a 200MW solar farm

When completed, it will be the largest solar project in Kentucky.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Asia / Pacific, Weather,

DA readies P852-M fund for typhoon-hit agri sector

(DA file photo) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) will assist farmers and fisherfolk in areas affected by Typhoon Odette using PHP852.47 standby funds. The budget includes PHP500 million Quick Response Fund for the rehabilitation of affected areas; PHP148-million worth of rice seeds; PHP57.6-million worth of corn seeds; PHP44.6-million worth of assorted vegetables; and PHP100 million under the Survival and Recovery Assistance Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will also provide PHP164 million worth of fingerlings and assistance while PHP625,150 worth of drugs and biologics will be provided for livestock and poultry needs. DA also announced that there are available funds from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation to indemnify affected farmers. The agency continues to conduct assessment of damage and losses brought by "Odette" in the agri-fisheries sector. It coordinates with concerned national government agencies, local government units, and disaster response-related offices. Prior to the typhoon, a total area of 11,454 hectares of rice have been harvested from Mimaropa, Regions 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 with an equivalent production of 34,433 metric tons amounting to PHP615.53 million. As for corn, 2,452 hectares have been harvested from Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Regions 8, 9, 11, and Caraga with an equivalent production of 6,965 metric tons amounting to PHP82.55 million. (PNA) }

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