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USDA invests nearly $5 million for rural broadband in Texas

By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor High-speed broadband service will soon be expanded i...

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LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: study - Verve times

Artificial lights at night had been identified as a possible factor behind falling insect populations around the world, but the topic had been under-researched. Streetlights—particularly those that use white light-emitting diodes (LEDs)—not only disrupt insect behavior but are also a culprit behind their declining numbers, a new study carried out in southern England showed Wednesday. […]

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TOPIC(S): Vertical Farming, Ag Tech, Urban Farming, Consumer/Retail,

08/27/2021 SOURCE: www.iconeye.com

ACME designs German supermarket with rooftop farm

The 'Market of the Future' for German chain REWE tackles food miles and carbon emissions in a two-tiered structure Words by Nile Bridgeman Over the last century, humans have grown distant from food-growing culture. Farming is mostly

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New imaging, machine-learning methods speed effort to reduce crops’ need for water

Scientists have developed and deployed a series of new imaging and machine-learning tools to discover attributes that contribute to water-use efficiency in crop plants during photosynthesis and to reveal the genetic basis of variation in those traits.

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TOPIC(S): Water, Ag Tech,

08/24/2021 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

This Female Entrepreneur Is Using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology To Improve Industrial Wastewater Treatment

A new decentralised water treatment system is looking to reduce the high capital expenses of wastewater treatment and generate electricity from cleaning wastewater using a bioelectrochemical process.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Ag Tech,

Farm Progress Show | For Farming and Agricultural Implements

Farm Progress Show gives farm owners and operators the chance to see the latest products, equipment, and machinery in action.

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

08/19/2021 SOURCE: www.newsbug.info

Purdue project will help bring leading-edge digital agriculture teaching and learning to secondary schools

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University is retooling its online Precision Agriculture course ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Ag India, Ag Tech,

08/14/2021 SOURCE: m.economictimes.com

India fields technology to boost farmers' crop yields

Besides mechanisation of farming, technology penetration in Indian agriculture sector is happening at multiple levels: policy interventions, digital innovations and biotechnology. In June, Bain & Co estimated that $30-35 billion of value pool will be created in agri-logistics, offtake, and agri-input delivery in India by 2025.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Research, Ag Tech, Climate Change,

08/13/2021 SOURCE: mashable.com

How scientists are preparing wheat for climate change

Researchers are using drones and infrared technology to keep bread on the table.

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Environment, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Upcycling Plastic Waste Into High-Performing Mechanical Lubricants

New research could mean fewer adverse impacts from plastic waste and cheaper lubricants used in vehicles and industrial activities.

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.

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