Ag Innovation
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Economics, Ag Innovation,

New generation of Wisconsin dairy farmers look for a future that keeps them on the land, following their passion

They're questioning whether they should keep going when the next round of hard times, which\u00a0never seems far away, could force them out of business.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Ag Innovation, Urban Farming,

MIT Scientists Got Spinach to Send them an Email

You wouldn’t know it, but plants are constantly taking in information.  

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Trade (Commodities), Ag Innovation,

Top Ten Technologies That Will Change International Trade

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services, which have kept international trade flowing even as the movement of people has been restricted. From IoT to digital payments, technologies are rapidly changing the trade ecosystem, yet few have studied the opportunities and challenges that come with these changes. Today, the World […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Water, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Ag Innovation, Climate Change,

Such an innovative idea!

Hurricane Sandy battered NYC 8 years ago. Since then, how has the city shored up against future superstorms? Oyster castles.

An artificial oyster reef in upper Manhattan is part of the ongoing effort to use “green” infrastructure to mitigate rising sea levels and increased flood risks.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,

Women must be ‘at the heart of sustainability conversation’ in farming, says MEP

Women farmers must be at the forefront of the sustainable farming discussion, but they say there are still barriers in the way and a lack of support for their entry into the profession.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation,

FDA approves genetically engineered pigs

Genetically engineered pigs approved for food and medical use

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Innovation,

Wild crops could save our food system — if we don't destroy them first

Wild plants keep saving humans from starvation: Endangered sunflowers, lost Native American crops, and rare walnut trees.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Old model of agriculture is a drag on the economy, rural living. New farm laws offer a way out

The next revolution — Green Revolution 2.0 — will come through in-depth research, better investment opportunities and access to the market. The three farm laws are a revolutionary step in that direction.

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