John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics,
Preparing Iowa Veterans for Careers in Food and Agriculture
Veterans in Agriculture, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Microloan are partnering to develop and offer integrated resources for apprenticeships, including on-the-job training and required technical instruction, mentorship and facilitated workshops for veterans. The “Connecting Veterans to Agri-Food System Opportunities” (AgVets) program from the National Institute for Food and Agriculture builds on an [...]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics, World Hunger, Regenerative Agriculture,
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Isaac L
Topics: Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, Education,
How to Breed Pigs - Sustainable Farming - MOTHER EARTH NEWS
If you've cared for weaned piglets and want to take the next step in swine herding, the author has a lot of advice on how to breed pigs.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Economics, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,
Agricultural Burn Turns Into 890 Acre Wildfire Near Meeker
An agricultural burn has turned into a massive wildfire.
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US, Weather,
Drought in Plains a concern for U.S. corn and soy crops | Food and Environment Reporting Network
Drought in the northern Plains, increasingly important in corn and soybean production despite the region's prominence as a wheat-growing region, may foil expectations of near-record U.S.
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04/12/2021 SOURCE: www.thegazette.com
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Iowa can lead the nation in supporting women entrepreneurs year-round
Women in agriculture hit hard by pandemic
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Dairy, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability,
Winona County dairy farmer packs up and leaves with 245 cows: 'We're not able to grow anymore' | Post Bulletin
Citing Winona County's animal unit cap, dairy farmer Parker Byington packs up part of his dairy herd and moves to Colorado.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Sustainability, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Pollinators,
Will Putting Honey Bees on Public Lands Threaten Native Bees?
As suitable sites become scarce, commercial beekeepers are increasingly moving their hives to U.S. public lands. But scientists warn that the millions of introduced honey bees pose a risk to native species, outcompeting them for pollen and altering fragile plant communities.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Research, USDA, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group of voices are heard, USDA is seeking written comments and will host a public listening session on April 22, 2021.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Sustainability,
Vermont Farmer Says ‘Find Your People, Find Your Peers’
Successful women supporting and mentoring other women interested in advancing their careers is commonplace in corporate America. This type of supportive professional relationship is found in other business environments as well, including agriculture and farming.
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