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10/14/2021 SOURCE: thelintonian.com

USDA announces $146M+ investment in sustainable agricultural research; Purdue grabs $10M to diversify the Corn Belt | The Lintonian

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of more than $146 million in sustainable agricultural research…

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Soybean study designs and implements a more effective and less toxic bio-fungicide - Samachar Central

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Fungal diseases of plants are normally managed through the application of fungicides, which are not only toxic to the pathogens that cause these diseases but to other organisms, including humans, animals, and the environment, especially after long and repeated applications. A recent article summarizes an attempt to use dsRNA molecules, which […]

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research,

High-oil corn packs punch for pigs

URBANA, Ill. – A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois.

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Colombia’s avocado boom shows the hidden costs of ‘green gold’

As avocados replace coffee crops in many parts of Colombia, scientists warn there are consequences for wildlife.

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Best Pig Farming Business Guide For Beginners

Commercial pig farming business is a very popular business throughout the world. It's very easy to start and a profitable business.

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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Beef Cattle, Research,

Intensively managed grazing can increase profits, improve environment

What is good for the environment can also be profitable for livestock producers.

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Could super-charged cattle embryos solve world food challenges?

URBANA, Ill. – What if, in the next five to 10 years, we could double or triple milk and meat availability in developing countries without converting more land to cattle production? Millions of hunger-related deaths and nutritional deficiencies could be prevented, giving farmers and families a real shot at prosperity.

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State winery association cuts ties with NDSU, says researchers not prioritizing industry needs | Agweek

The Winery Association of North Dakota says the university is not sharing information with the industry so wineries can give input on what they need in cold-hardy grapes. A State Board of Higher Education member is trying to repair the broken relationship.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Equine/Horse, Research,

Snaffle Bit Adjustment - Western Horseman

Improve communication with your horse with simple snaffle bit adjustment tips from world champion Oklahoma cow horse trainer Ron Ralls.

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Poultry Farming For Beginners: Guide For Starting A Poultry Farm

Following a poultry farming for beginners guide will help you a lot for setting up your new poultry farming business. As poultry farming has already proven to be lucrative business, so you may be willing to start a farm for your new source of income. In broad, poultry farming means raising various types of domestic birds commercially for the purpose of meat, eggs and feather production.

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