Agriculture Global
TOPIC(S): Rice, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies,

09/26/2020 SOURCE: www.thenational.com.pg

Maru impressed with rice farming, pledge support for mill - The National

By GYNNIE KERO MORE than 70 families in Yangoru-Saussia, East Sepik are focusing on rice farming to generate income and as the staple food for their meals. MP Richard Maru …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Fertilizer, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Rock-eating bacteria could help ensure food security

UC Riverside is leading an effort that could help ensure food security and improve the worst effects of climate change -- by studying rock-eating bacteria and fungi.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Insects, Research, USDA, World Population,

09/25/2020 SOURCE: news.cornell.edu

USDA grants to fund studies of plant viruses, insecticides | Cornell Chronicle

Two Cornell research teams, studying crop viruses and insecticides’ physiological effects on insects, have received grants totaling nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Innovation,

FEEDING THE WORLD: Ingredients for innovation - CSU System Magazine

Agriculture and the food system are profoundly affected by the pandemic, and a new CSU program aims to foster innovations needed for recovery – starting with robust ideas from diverse leaders.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, World Population,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.hppr.org

U.S. Dairy Farmers Want Help To Expand Trade

Dairy Farmers want U.S. trade policy to focus on opening markets and fending off competition from the European Union and New Zealand. U.S. dairy exports

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Crop Diseases,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.nwaonline.com

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf spots unattractive, but not harmful at present

Q I have these three hydrangea plants that have these black spots on them. They are planted along the same side of our house that faces east, so get morning sun and afternoon shade and watered about twice a week. They started this last year. Can you tell me what is going on and what to do or not do? I took these pictures about three weeks ago, and now the largest two have suddenly thinned out a lot but still have a few blooms and new growth. Help! I am new to gardening.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag India,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: m.economictimes.com

Record rice production likely to propel kharif output to a new high

Rice production is likely to be 102.36 million tonnes, 0.38 million tonnes more than the previous years estimated production and 6.7 million tonnes higher than the previous five years average production of 95.66 million tonnes.

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