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

10/06/2020 SOURCE: www.nature.com

Crop switching reduces agricultural losses from climate change in the United States by half under RCP 8.5

Switching and relocating crops could be a key pathway for agricultural adaptation to climate change. Here, Rising and Devineni use data-driven Bayesian modelling to estimate the potential for crop switching to mitigate climate impacts on US crop production under a high-emission scenario, showing considerable opportunities but also limitations.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

10/06/2020 SOURCE: www.yesmagazine.org

What Regenerative Farming Can Do for the Climate

Taking care of the soil is the key to making farms and farmers more resilient.

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

10/05/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Ethanol Industry Takes Pandemic In Stride: Farm Country Knows Ethanol Is Here To Stay

A 2005 U.S. law mandating the production of biofuels, including ethanol, has been more than just a financial bonanza for farmers. It has inspired unshakeable enthusiasm, giving farmers a voice on issues ranging from the environment to rural development.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, USDA, Ranching,

Wildfire ravaged this rancher's cattle and maybe his family legacy. He blames politics

The North Complex fire killed this rancher's herd of cattle, and five generations of a family legacy. He blames forest management, climate change and the politics of division.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

Trump Farm Aid Dollars Meant for Wisconsin End up in Ag Secretary’s Region

A report by the Government Accountability Office shows how America’s Dairyland is subsidizing large Southern producers.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Beyond Organic , Sustainability, Urban Farming,

Rachel Kimura goes all in on Japanese farming

Hinata Farms is a natural.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Food Waste,

Who knew, but it makes perfect sense?

11 Great Posters From When We Used to Care About Wasting Food

These great old posters show how the government once campaigned to stop wasting food.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, FFA/4-H, Education,

FFA Embraces Agricultural Education for All

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020/National FFA Organization)—The National FFA Organization is embracing an essential journey to ensure agricultural education and FFA is available and accessible to all. This week, the National FFA Organization shared with colleagues and stakeholders the new Agricultural Education for All roadmap, which outlines the strategies the organization is taking to support [...]

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

10/01/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Policy brief highlights impact of COVID-19 on agriculture

While Nebraska's ag sector was hit hard, government support has given producers and businesses a boost.

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