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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Water, USDA, Regenerative Agriculture,

Interesting perspective on improving farming's environmental performance

This might hurt some feelings

“To be radical is to simply grasp the root of the problem. And the root is us.” Howard Zinn, 1999. There’s a page on my website where I post the powerpoint slides from presentations I conduct. I to…

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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: Water, Sustainability, Research, Environment, Ag Europe, World Population,

Study: Micropollutants have 'significant potential impact' on water ecosystems, human health

A study carried out by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE) into micropollutants at the exit of wastewater treatment plants has concluded, once again, that despite a lack of comprehensive data, their impact on the environment remains undeniable. EURACTIV France reports.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Conservation/Tillage, Water,

Environmental, agricultural groups form initiative to advocate for clean water, thriving farms - Mid-West Farm Report

Four environmental and agricultural groups are coming together to advocate for meaningful state-level policy changes that support clean... Read More

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Conservation/Tillage, Water, USDA,

ISA and IL Corn Invest in Conservation via the PCM Program

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) have teamed up to research on-farm conservation practices and the financial implications of their adoption via the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

Hooray, Hooray to zero-tillage agriculture

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Water, Fertilizer, Regenerative Agriculture,

Spotlight-Dada

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture leads globally in the science and business of agriculture, food, life, and natural resources, positively changing the world through our unwavering commitment to excellence in serving the land grant missions of learning, discovery, and engagement.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Weeds, Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Water, Ag Australia/NZ, Weather,

Now to store soil water

Stored soil moisture is a valuable asset to the next crop - Bob Freebairn explains.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Pesticides, Organic, Water, Fruit, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population, Weather,

Cyprus olive farmer vows change to face climate challenge

Standing in her olive grove in Cyprus, Elena Sampson sighs at the sight of hundreds of barren trees and vows to tackle climate change after ...

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