John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Ag South America, Weather,
Small coffee farmers lay their chips on smart agriculture to overcome climate crisis in the Cerrado biome - South Africa Today
A long drought followed by a strong freeze in 2020 damaged the coffee harvest in Brazil, the world’s biggest producer and exporter of the crop. Small farmers in the Cerrado region who generally don’t use irrigation because of the area’s historically abundant rainfall were hit the hardest. To take on the challenges brought on by […]
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Fertilizer,
Looking at the State of the World/Agriculture
The 2021 Mid America CropLife Association annual meeting featured much discussion on the supply chain and global economics.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Economics, Research, Ag Global Specialty Food,
UW researchers working to show perennials are profitable through new
While the environmental benefits of long-term crops are clear, scientists say more research is needed to show farmers the economic and social benefits of perennial forages.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Trade (Commodities), Coronavirus/COVID,
Wisconsin agriculture fared better in 2021 than 2020
Despite drought conditions crops turned out good and milk prices are climbing. With inflation woes and a persistent pandemic, can an upward trend last?
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Economics, Sustainability,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Ryegrass, Economics,
Grazing on solar sites can enhance value, keep land in agriculture use
LYONS, Neb. — As solar projects across the nation continue to expand, solar grazing has emerged as a valuable tool, according to a new fact sheet recently released by the Center for Rural Affairs.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability,
2022 Break-Even Prices for Corn and Soybeans
Break-even prices to cover total costs for 2022 are projected at $4.73 per bushel for corn and $11.06 per bushel for soybeans. Compared to historical levels, these break-even prices are very high. While current fall bids are above break-even levels,…
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), World Hunger, Ag Africa,
Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities
Allan Mbale's company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Pollinators,
Solar Farms Could Boost Bumblebee Populations, Study Says
A new study finds that installing solar farms could become a two birds, one stone situation, as these areas can also double as thriving pollinator habitats if land owners allow meadows to grow around solar panels. The study, from researchers at Lancaster University in the UK, shows that installing solar farms could be greatly beneficial to nature.
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