Agriculture US
TOPIC(S): Crawfish, Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. SouthWest, Economics, Research, Climate Change,

09/07/2020 SOURCE: www.newsbreak.com

How weather affects crawfish harvests | News Break

The life cycle of a crawfish can be fairly straight forward. In the summer months, crawfish reproduce in underground mud burrows with a plug of mud on top of the burrow to protect them from predators. In late summer and early fall, rain softens the mud plugs so the crawfish can push their way out of the burrows and enter ponds, where they feed, molt and grow throughout Louisiana's typically mild winters. Spring then brings crawfish harvest season.

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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Research,

Research recommends integrated approaches to managing reniform nematodes in cotton

While there are many pests affecting cotton, the reniform nematode is one the most damaging, with the ability to cause annual losses of approximately $33 million within the Mid-Southern United States. Farmers struggle to manage this pest as commercially available resistance is not widespread and a limited number of products are commercially available for use in suppressing the reniform nematode.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, Conservation/Tillage, Economics,

Study seeks to increase adoption of soil conservation practices

Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate three or more crops and to graze livestock on cropland, according to a survey of producers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska.

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Research, Climate Change,

Diversifying crop rotations improves environmental outcomes while keeping farms profitable

Diversifying crop rotations can reduce negative environmental and health impacts and maintain profitability.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Economics, Government / Policies, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.enr.com

ENR 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Pryor Mountain Wind Farm

Mortenson to install turbines to produce 240 MW in Montana

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.radioiowa.com

Northern Iowa county considers ban on future wind farms - Radio Iowa

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors is considering how to craft what essentially would be a ban on the expansion of commercial wind energy production in the county. Alliant Energy has two wind farms in the county. One — called the Kossuth Wind Farm — has 84 turbines. Alliant’s Golden Plains Wind Farm has 82 […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Equine/Horse,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.einpresswire.com

A Tale of Two Horses: The Kentucky Derby and Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Championship Ride Tonight

By Marty Irby Today marks quite a historical day in the world of equine competitions. For the first time, The Kentucky Derby and the Tennessee Walking Horse

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beekeeping, World Population,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.orlandoweekly.com

Op-ed: World Honey Bee Day was another reminder that 40 percent of insect species are now threatened with extinction

World Honey Bee Day came and went Aug. 15, but it wasn’t a celebration: Over 40 percent of insect species are threatened with extinction. Thanks...

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Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Sugarcane, Agriculture US, Forestry, Sustainability, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

'Net positive impact': Timberland reboots sustainability vision with circular design and regenerative farming pledges

Apparel firm plans to curb its impact on soil degradation and reduce its waste through fresh commitments to rely on circular product design and regenerative agriculture sourcing by 2030

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Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,

State Releases Safety Guidance For U-pick, Corn Mazes And Agri-Tourism Operators

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released safety recommendations for U-Pick operations and corn mazes as the fall approaches. The department has released the following statement: As Michigan moves into autumn, the Michigan Department

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