Agriculture Global
TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

09/21/2020 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

Food, fertilizer, fuel: Why the worldwide demand for seaweed is growing

Seaweed is used in more than just sushi. It can be found in almond milk, baby food and lotion. Kelp is used in medicine, animal feed, fertilizer and even as a biofuel. Here’s why the global demand in seaweed is expected to boom in the coming years.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Hemp, Climate Change,

09/21/2020 SOURCE: www.euronews.com

How weed farming is destroying the planet | Living

“Industrial farming for cannabis is bad for the environment. The land can’t take it anymore.”

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies,

Morocco Announces Crop Rotation Program for Next Agriculture Campaign

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the establishment of a crop rotation program for its next agricultural campaign.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: indianexpress.com

Festive demand, rising prices of milk products help dairy farmers see recovery after Covid lows

On Tuesday, prices of SMP at Global Dairy Trade (GDT), the fortnightly auction platform of New Zealand’s Fonterra Cooperative, averaged $2,889 per tonne.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Hunger,

An inspiration to so many of us in agriculture.

Remembering William H. Danforth - Danforth Plant Science Center

Remembering William H. Danforth William Henry Danforth, M.D., Founding Chairman of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis, passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 94. Bill — as he always asked others to call him — was a shining example of selflessness and […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research,

Reforestation can only partially restore tropical soils

Tropical forest soils play a crucial role in providing vital ecosystem functions. They provide nutrients for plants, store carbon and regulate greenhouse gases, as well as storing and filtering water, ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

09/16/2020 SOURCE: www.weforum.org

Tony Blair: Why it's vital we are giving African agriculture the attention it needs

'The inability of many poorer countries’ agricultural systems to meet their populations’ most basic needs will have huge geopolitical consequences if not tackled urgently.'

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Economics, Research, Education,

Cotton farmers profit from simple steps to help pollinators

Bees and other pollinating insects are under stress worldwide. Research in South Texas shows that simple steps like planting wildflowers near fields can help pollinators and boost farmers' profits.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

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