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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture,

Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois

URBANA, Ill. – After spring, fall is the next best time to plant a tree. When adding trees to the landscape, it’s important to research and make a suitable list of tree species. Select a proper planting location based on mature size, preferred soil conditions, disease and pest resistance, and multi-seasonal interest, says Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator."While shopping for trees at a garden center, inspect them carefully before

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Economics, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,

National Forest Foundation Taking Donations For Restoration Efforts In Areas Impacted By Grizzly Creek Fire

The foundation works alongside the U.S. Forest Service and while it helps with forest restoration projects across the nation, it has contributed more than $13 million to efforts focused in the White River National Forest.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture US, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Water, Gardening,

Backyard Gardener: Tree irrigation during Arizona drought

Northern Arizona’s 2020 monsoon season has been largely disappointing thus far. In addition, La Nina conditions are forecast in the western equatorial Pacific Ocean which usually translates into lower-than-average winter precipitation for northern Arizona.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

Forests provide an essential buffer between people and wildlife — and the viruses they carry. Global agriculture is destroying forests, harming biodiversity and may be putting human life at risk.

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.