09/06/2020 SOURCE: liu.se
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds. A possible long-term use of the molecule is to capture solar energy efficiently and store it for later consumption.
Researchers develop molecule to store solar energy
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Research,
Research recommends integrated approaches to managing reniform nematodes in cotton
While there are many pests affecting cotton, the reniform nematode is one the most damaging, with the ability to cause annual losses of approximately $33 million within the Mid-Southern United States. Farmers struggle to manage this pest as commercially available resistance is not widespread and a limited number of products are commercially available for use in suppressing the reniform nematode.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, Conservation/Tillage, Economics,
Study seeks to increase adoption of soil conservation practices
Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate three or more crops and to graze livestock on cropland, according to a survey of producers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,
We Can Solve Water Scarcity in the U.S., New Study Says
The U.S., like much of the world, has the compounding problem of growing population and an increased likelihood of drought due to the climate crisis. In fact, the Southwest is already in the throes of its worst drought in 1,200 years. Now, a new study has identified ways to revamp how water is utilized to thrive in a time of water scarcity.
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09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.latimes.com
Rescuers are searching for a livestock ship that apparently sank off the coast of Japan during rough weather.
Livestock ship carrying 42 crew, 5,800 cows sinks off Japan's coast
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09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com
While lenders can’t tell farmers to adopt specific practices, they can develop lending programs and products to support farmers in transitioning to conservation practices that build resilience.
Climate Risk Threatens Agricultural Profitability, But Lenders Can Help
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09/03/2020 SOURCE: leaderpost.com
The three Saskatchewan-based members speak about their diverse knowledge and experiences in the agricultural sector.
Sask. members bring diversity to federal Agricultural Youth Council
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Economics, Trade (Commodities),
Coffee prices touch new high, but Indian exporters unable to cash in on it
Prices are expected to increase further since the outlook for a smaller coffee crop in Vietnam, the world's largest robusta coffee producer, is boosting robusta prices
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, World Population,
Coffee prices touch new high, but Indian exporters unable to cash in on it
Prices are expected to increase further since the outlook for a smaller coffee crop in Vietnam, the world's largest robusta coffee producer, is boosting robusta prices
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