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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Transportation, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

02/17/2022 SOURCE: paepard.blogspot.com

Africa-Europe Week and agriculture

14-18 February 2022 . Africa-Europe Week and agriculture European Union leaders and African Union member states will meet in Brussels for t...

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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Food/Nutrition, Research, Food Security/Shortage, Animal Health,

Gene important in soybean protein content found after 30-year search

URBANA, Ill. – Soybeans outmatch all other legumes as the protein powerhouses of the plant kingdom, providing a key protein source for humans and livestock around the world. And now, after 30 years, University of Illinois scientists have identified the gene with the largest impact on seed protein in soybean.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

Kenya's Dairy Sector Is Failing to Meet Domestic Demand. How It Can Raise Its Game

Analysis - Kenya's dairy sector is estimated at 14% of Kenya's agricultural GDP. Milk is primarily produced by smallholder dairy farmers who account for 56% of total output. It is estimated that the sector has 1.8 million smallholder farmers (about 80% of producers). The remaining 44% of milk output comes from large commercial farmers.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Research, Education, Food Security/Shortage,

Answering Agriculture’s Critics

We had our work cut out for us with a recent New York Times opinion video. It was so disappointing to see a respected media outlet present a distorted picture of agriculture without so much as acknowledging that farmers play an essential role in stocking America’s pantries.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, World Hunger,

02/07/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Fighting Food Waste, One Swipe at a Time

Apps such as Too Good to Go are helping consumers rescue meals that would otherwise be tossed.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Vertical Farming, Ag Tech, Climate Change,

02/07/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

A primer on vertical farming, which is growing like a weed

In January, the space saw its biggest-ever funding round and plans to build the world’s ...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research,

New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued : USDA ARS

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Dairy, Food/Nutrition,

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese: Making cheese for more than 20 years

Brian is at a farm in Waterloo with the Crave Brothers who are known for everything from their fresh cheddar cheese curds to fresh mozzarella.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Poultry, Food/Nutrition, Vegan,

If it's vegan it can't be chicken

7-Eleven Adds Vegan Chicken Tenders to Hot Menu at All 600 Stores in Canada

Lightlife’s vegan chicken tenders are now available hot from the oven at more than 600 7-Eleven locations across Canada.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger,

The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer

A historian argues for conservation strategies that embrace creativity and diverse farming methods.

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