TOPIC(S): Herbicides, Agriculture US, Pesticides, Organic,

01/05/2021 SOURCE: www.knkx.org

Popular Organic Farm Product 'Agro Gold WS' Banned In WA, OR, CA; Idaho Investigating

Alan Scheiber is one organic farmer who would have never applied so-called “Agro Gold WS” to about a dozen acres if he’d known it contained synthetic

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Topics: Rice, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Sustainability, Research,

Flag leaves could help top off photosynthetic performance in rice

A team from the University of Illinois and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) found that some flag leaves of different varieties of rice transform light and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates better than others, potentially opening new opportunities for breeding higher yielding rice varieties.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, GMO's, Trade (Commodities), Ag North America, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/04/2021 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

Mexico farm lobby blasts ban on GMO corn; organic growers welcome it

Mexico's main agricultural lobby on Saturday criticized the government's decision to ban genetically modified corn, while organic growers hailed the move that should protect smaller farmers.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Ag Tech,

01/03/2021 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Agrifoodtech Attracts Celebrities

Food and farming are attracting celebrity investment including from Meghan Markle, Oprah to name a few.

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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability, Coronavirus/COVID,

The pandemic shaped this Pennsylvania dairy farm's success - Farm and Dairy

The launch of the Creamery at Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, can’t be tol...

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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Agriculture in 2020: Good for some, not for others | The Globe

Livestock producers challenged by COVID-19; crop farmers enjoy better weather, better yields in 2020

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Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability,

Stress management for women in agriculture - Country Folks

by Troy Bishopp NYFarmNet Personal Consultant Brenda O’Brien cited a common occurrence among women involved in […]

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Topics: Crawfish, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Government / Policies,

Young Fishermen’s Development Act approved by Congress - The Cordova Times

Bipartisan legislation similar to programs that provide training, apprenticeships and additional support in the agriculture industry has passed both houses of Congress, in support of the next generation of commercial seafood harvesters.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, AgriBusiness,

8 Best Chicken Feeds Reviewed (Dec. 2020)

Best chicken feed can secure the wellbeing of your chicks and the eggs they produce, and our article gives info needed to buy the best one for your flock

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Education U.S. West, Research,

Research Addresses Structural Barriers to Building Soil Health - Organic Farming Research Foundation

In the U.S., the number of Latinx farmers continues to increase as the total number of farmers decreases. Providing resources for this community is critical to creating a more equitable food system and new generation of diverse farmers.