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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Cotton, Sugarcane, Agriculture US, Vegetables, GMO's, Potatoes, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population,

The place of Europe in the new plant breeding landscape: evolution of field trials

Abstract CRISPR-cas gene editing in crop plants could significantly speed up the progress of breeding programs. Strikingly in the agricultural sector, the number of CRISPR-cas patents originating from Europe trails far behind the USA and China. Examining field trials is another mean to compile biotechnological innovation in plant breeding. We examined field trials since 2002 […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Climate Change, Education, Weather,

10/17/2020 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

Drought Concern Grows in North-Central US

Comments on the monthly climate report show doubts about crop moisture recharge before spring 2021.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. SouthWest, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Rice crop, market likely up for Texas producers | AgriLife Today

Early indications show Texas rice farmers produced a bumper crop amid a market that could experience a price increase.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, World Population,

”Global food systems are not meeting all the needs of people and planet. Currently, more than two billion people globally are overweight or obese, more than 600 million people fall ill due to unsafe food each year and one in nine people in the world are undernourished. In parallel to issues around malnutrition and safety, one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — gets lost or wasted.”

How to transform food systems and leave fewer people hungry

Food systems aren’t meeting global needs. Consumers and Farmers can change this together.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Weeds, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, Research, Ag North America,

Studies explore the role of cover crops in suppressing glyphosate-resistant horseweed

Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada - able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Two recent studies - one published by the journal Weed Science and the other by the journal Weed Technology - provide insights on the role cover crops might play in controlling horseweed and reducing the need for herbicides.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

Researchers get closer to the goal of flood-proof crops

Engineered enzymes could allow plants to tolerate low-oxygen conditions

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Young Farmers,

American Soybean Association seeks candidates for Soy Scholarship

ST. LOUIS -- The American Soybean Association (ASA) wants to award a scholarship to an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture. The Soy...

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Coronavirus/COVID,

Bacon-Scented Face Masks? Hormel Foods Announces It Is Giving Away Free Black Label 'Breathable Bacon' Masks | Hormel Foods

Bacon lovers, there's a new face mask for you.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

USDA pays $1.5 billion a week in coronavirus relief

In just three weeks, the USDA sent $4.52 billion to farmers and ranchers through its new coronavirus relief program, data released on Tuesday show.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.prnewswire.com

Consumer support of farmers grows as a result of COVID-19 challenges, new study shows

/PRNewswire/ -- A recent Cargill study found a majority of consumers stand ready to rally around farmers in support of their efforts to put food on tables...

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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.