Agriculture US
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Coronavirus/COVID,

North Carolina farms, wineries become hotspots for RV camps as agritourism grows during COVID-19 pandemic

Members who join Harvest Hosts can have access to more than 1,000 locations across the nation where they can stay for free in a self-containing RV.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Equipment/Machinery, AgriBusiness,

Enjoy a few pages of Farm Journal, October 1949.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,

Focus on Farm Policy: The Food and Agriculture Platforms of the 2020 Presidential Candidates - Farm Foundation

Join us October 13, 2020 for a moderated panel discussion examining the farm policies and positions of the 2020 presidential campaigns.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Beef Cattle, Climate Change,

Is the beef industry doing enough to counter the constant barrage of stories regarding beef production and ties to climate change?

Got Beef? Here’s What Your Hamburger Is Doing To The Climate

For centuries, the ethics of killing animals for their meat has been a bone of contention among humans. But the looming specter of climate change has given meat eaters an additional dilemma to consider.

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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
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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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