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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Weather,

02/20/2021 SOURCE: www.wwno.org

Harsh Winter Weather Took A Toll On Farmers In Louisiana and Mississippi

After nearly a week of freezing temperatures, farmers in Mississippi and Louisiana have suffered big losses in livestock and crops, and some of the worst

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Cellular Meat, Ranching,

02/20/2021 SOURCE: thehill.com

The world's first 3D printed lab-grown rib-eye steak is unveiled

“It incorporates muscle and fat similar to its slaughtered counterpart,” Aleph Farms said.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

The United States of Agriculture

There are more than 2 million farms in the United States, about 98% of which are operated by families, individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. About 87% of all agricultural products in America are produced on family ranches or farms

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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Education U.S. NorthEast, Agriculture Global, Water, Sustainability, Research,

News: Corn Belt Farmland Has Lost a Third of its Carbon-Rich Soil | College of Natural Sciences | UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst researchers used remote sensing to quantify the previously underestimated erosion

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Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Young Farmers, FFA/4-H, Hydroponics , Vertical Farming,

Could controlled environment agriculture change the face of American farming?

Ramel Bradley thinks so. The community director at AppHarvest is talking to students and communities across the country about the benefits of locally-grown food and the agtech used to produce it. […

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Sustainability, Research, Urban Farming, Education,

Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to hold Soilless Strawberry School

The Ohio State University will hold a workshop focusing on greenhouse strawberry production in March. Soilless Strawberry School Greenhouse-focused Track Learn all you need to grow strawberries in …

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Topics: Agriculture US, Government / Policies,

Baldwin to head Ag Appropriations subcommittee

Baldwin says lawmakers should work hard in Washington D.C. to support the nation's farmers.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Transportation, Trade (Commodities),

02/17/2021 SOURCE: www.foxbusiness.com

Biden halting Dakota Access Pipeline will increase transportation costs, SD farmer says

Scott Vanderwal, a third-generation South Dakota farmer, argued that transporting oil on trucks or trains instead of through the Dakota Access Pipeline will create “tremendous competition” for commodities of farmers and will lead to a spike in transportation costs.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Weather,

Cattlemen fighting to keep livestock alive and healthy through severe cold

Livestock producers are implementing tactics to protect cattle during severe cold and heavy snow. Here's a look at how they do it.

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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

Soybean Innovation Lab provides knowledge that assists soybean production in Africa

URBANA, Ill. – Soybean production in Africa and other developing regions has the potential to alleviate hunger and boost local economies. But the transition from traditional crops such as cowpea or cassava to a major commercial crop such as soybean is fraught with challenges.

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