John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Education U.S. MidWest, Research, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
Possible new antivirals against COVID-19, herpes
Clinically approved antiviral drugs are currently available for only 10 of the more than 220 viruses known to infect humans. The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has exposed
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Gardening, Urban Farming,
Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts
Compost—organic material that is added to soil to help plants grow—is widely used by gardeners because it improves soil health and reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills. Although several studies have looked at commercial composts, very few have investigated backyard compost samples. In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens in both types of compost.
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08/19/2021 SOURCE: www.newsbug.info
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08/02/2021 SOURCE: www.agweek.com
Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Service weed specialist, says it appears off-target crop damage from dicamba applications in 2021 is widespread. He said victims’ soybean crops have sometimes recover with timely August rains, but lose productive growth.
Off-target dicamba damage in 2021 may be the worst year yet in the Upper Midwest | Agweek
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Education U.S. MidWest, Research, Education,
Can we keep U.S. ag competitive with public research funding?
Q&A with K-State’s Dean of Agriculture Ernie Minton about public research funding needs.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Ryegrass, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Ethanol/Biofuel, Economics, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Switching it up to make better grass for bioenergy crops
Saint Paul MN (SPX) Jul 07, 2021 - Bioenergy crops are an alternative energy source that, unlike fossil fuels, could positively impact the environment by reducing greenhouse gases, soil erosion, and carbon dioxide levels. They can be
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07/19/2021 SOURCE: www.agweek.com
University of Minnesota Extension specialists spent the day on July 8 demonstrating trials at its plot in Rochester.
University of Minnesota Extension explores what's on the horizon for herbicides in corn and soybean | Agweek
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Poultry, Economics, Sustainability, Research,
Ohio Department of Agriculture Warns Songbird Illness Could Impact Poultry
Although there's no evidence yet, the Ohio Department of Agriculture says it's possible the mysterious illness affecting songbirds could also affect poultry.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Sustainability, Research, USDA,
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports
Ag producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should contact the FSA office before July 15 deadline.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Sustainability, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,
State of Agriculture: Sask. farmers dig into fresh soil for sustainable agriculture practices
Regenerative agriculture may sketch an early blueprint of how farmers could adapt new sustainability practices.
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