John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Fertilizer, World Hunger, Weather,
Nitrogen-efficient wheats can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions, new study shows
Scientists used a wild grass trait that inhibits soil microbes from producing environmentally-harmful nitrogen compounds. Widespread use of the new technology could lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle, Research, World Population,
Validation of asset based lending by grazing cattle using AI- TechCodex
Credit: Research Center for the Earth Inclusive Sensing Empathizing with Silent Voices A joint project team in Japan have started field testing for Asset-Based Lending (ABL) applicability at Kuroshima Sakura Farm in Kuroshima island, Okinawa prefecture, which is known for the world-famous “Wagyu” cattle industry. The ABL approach employs cattle behavior monitoring system “PETER” developed by the […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Urban Farming, Tomato,
How To Grow Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets - Anywhere!
Learn how to easily grow vegetables in 5 gallon buckets. At 14 inches high, and 12″ in diameter, a 5 gallon bucket is perfect for growing!
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Beef Cattle, Ag Europe, World Hunger, Weather,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,
Tailored approach to fertilizer use can achieve triple-wins for smallholder farmers
A meta-analysis study assessed the performance of site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) applied to smallholder cereal cropping systems in Asia and Africa; the evidence points to triple-wins but weak extension and unfavorable policies hamper adoption
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Weather,
Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought
California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during drought and cut irrigation levels without affecting crop yields or quality, according to UC Davis researchers.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture Global, Transportation, Trade (Commodities),
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Insects, Food Security/Shortage,
Insects: The sustainable future of food and feed? - Alliance for Science
Call it protein on the fly, on the shuffle or on the crawl. Insects are the future of food, offering a choice that is healthy for people and the planet as the world battles malnutrition and climate change. In the insect kingdom, there is something to please every palate. From crunchy crickets (Acheta domesticus) and […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Potatoes, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa,
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changed for farmers in East Africa - Alliance for Science
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding and watering. Up to twice a week, you manually spray your field, sometimes with limited equipment, or hire someone to do it, spending much […]
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