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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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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,

"It is worth noting that the increase in 2020 incomes is driven by government payments."

USDA’s Economic Research Service Releases Updated Farm Income Estimates | American Soybean Association

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Economist  The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released an update to its farm income estimates yesterday. The numbers provide

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

We Can Solve Water Scarcity in the U.S., New Study Says

The U.S., like much of the world, has the compounding problem of growing population and an increased likelihood of drought due to the climate crisis. In fact, the Southwest is already in the throes of its worst drought in 1,200 years. Now, a new study has identified ways to revamp how water is utilized to thrive in a time of water scarcity.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/04/2020 SOURCE: countryfolks.com

Instagram influence Nikki Boxler wants you to share your farm life - Country Folks

by Evelyn Leubner Nikki Boxler is a digital marketer, agvocate and farmer from Varysburg, NY. Her […]

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Beef Cattle,

09/04/2020 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

Eichacker named SD Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year | Agweek

Dakotafest named its first ever woman farmer/rancher of the year.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Economics, Government / Policies,

Montana Wildfire Update For September 02, 2020

Update: 09/02/20, 10:30 p.m. Fast moving wildfires prompted evacuations in several areas of central and eastern Montana Wednesday.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

Headline says the obvious

Trump accused of trying to buy agricultural vote

Farmers in the US are in line for record handouts from Washington this year, and the payments are forecast to hit $60 billion.

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