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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Pest Control, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes,

California Vineyards That Once Used Only Toxic Chemicals to Protect Vines Now Use Nesting Owls

In Napa Valley, more and more growers are switching from super toxic pesticides to welcoming barn owns onto their fields for rodent control.

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Sustainability,

Opinion: I tried to prove that small family farms are the future. I couldn’t do it

The myth of the noble, independent grower keeps this nation from acknowledging that farming is simply a profession—and small farmers pay the price.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Coronavirus/COVID, Commodity/Trade Groups,

10/21/2021 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

North Dakota ag groups raise concerns over USDA COVID-19 shot mandates | Agweek

Some North Dakota farm groups are growing concern about federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates for elected Farm Service Agency county advisory committees and others.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Research, Consumer/Retail,

10/21/2021 SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com

Doctors complete first successful pig-to-human kidney transplant

For the first time ever, doctors performed a successful animal-to-human kidney transplant. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on New York University's groundbreaking operation.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Consumer/Retail,

10/21/2021 SOURCE: www.columbiamissourian.com

The past, present and future of Missouri meerschaum corn cob pipes

Missouri Meerschaum Company continues to carve a singular niche in the world market with corn cob pipes.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Research, Ag Tech,

10/19/2021 SOURCE: www.ksre.k-state.edu

Researchers team up to look at benefits of ag technologies on quality of life

A study co-authored by a K-State ag economist indicates that automated farm equipment scores high in contributing to quality of life.

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Farming,

This is a well-written article that does a terrific job overviewing some of the intricacies of carbon sequestration.

Carbon farming, one of the oldest agricultural practices, is growing on winemakers

No, you're not harvesting carbon....

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Research, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Manure to gas: Shell facility coming to Wendell

Construction on a new facility that will change dairy manure to natural gas will break gro...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,

New Network Supports Female Farmers - Mid-West Farm Report

More women are owning and managing land in Wisconsin. So a coalition of ag and conservation organizations has announced the launch of a... Read More

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle,

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press

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Carbon farming, one of the oldest agricultural practices, is growing on winemakers

Manure to gas: Shell facility coming to Wendell

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