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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Fertilizer, Environment, Climate Change,

10/25/2024 SOURCE: www.dailyclimate.org

Corn seeds sprayed with DNA-altered bacteria may reduce fertilizer use

Scientists are modifying the DNA of bacteria in corn seeds to cut down on chemical fertilizer use, which contributes significantly to climate change.Eric Lipton reports for The New York Times.In short:Pivot Bio, a California company, coats corn seeds with genetically modified bacteria to produce nut...

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Topics: Pesticides, Environment, US EPA,

EPA Plan Would Protect Some Endangered Plants, Animals Most Imperiled by Pesticides

Center for Biological Diversity: Commonsense Measures Could Prevent Extinction of Vulnerable Species

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TOPIC(S): Environment, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

09/23/2024 SOURCE: www.npr.org

EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.

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TOPIC(S): Herbicides, Pesticides, Environment,

08/27/2024 SOURCE: www.allotsego.com

The Partial Observer: The Last Roundup

As the result of the massive financial and reputational blows caused by ongoing litigation in recent years concerning Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup, the German pharmaceutical giant Bayer has merged with Monsanto, the largest producer of genetically-engineered seeds. Bayer has assured that the politi

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Environment, Regenerative Agriculture,

Regenerative Ag Exchange compares practices 300 miles apart

We were honored to host a Regenerative Agriculture Exchange on our farms a couple weeks ago. Farmers from Clinton County and Jo Daviess County made the drive from one to

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel, Environment,

08/05/2024 SOURCE: earthjustice.org

Growing crops for fuel is not a climate solution. Sustainable agricultural practices aren’t going to change that.

Earthjustice and partners urge USDA to consider the full climate impact of crop-based biofuels when evaluating the potential benefits of using sustainable growing practices for biofuel production

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TOPIC(S): Environment, Insects, Pesticides, Corn/Maize, Agriculture US,

07/15/2024 SOURCE: environmentamerica.org

For struggling butterflies, if it’s not one pesticide, it’s another

Glyphosate drove the decline in monarch butterflies in the past. A new study says neonics are the main culprit in recent butterfly losses in the Midwest.

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 1 year ago
Topics: Pollinators, Beekeeping, Pesticides, Environment,

Bogus 'bee-mageddon' is another fake environmental catastrophe scam...

A YouTube video with 15 million views says bee-mageddon "could lead to millions of people starving."

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Water, Environment,

04/30/2024 SOURCE: news.mongabay.com

Pollution poses big risks to global clean water supplies, study shows

Nitrogen pollution from agriculture and human waste, along with other pollutants including plastics, could make clean water scarce in many watersheds worldwide, potentially contributing to declines in public health.

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 1 year ago
Topics: Forestry, Environment, Climate Change, Brazil,

Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work? | Context

At COP28, Lula detailed his plan to revive degraded pasture land, aiming to fight deforestation and boost farming at the same time

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