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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Pest Control, Sustainability, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Research, World Population,

Death from below: the first video of a parasitic wasp attacking caterpillar underwater - Unfold Times

Advertisement The newly described microgastrine parasitoid wasp Microgaster godzilla (feminine holotype). Credit score: Jose Fernandez-Triana A only a few species of parasitoid wasps could be thought of aquatic. Lower than 0.1% of the species we all know right this moment have been discovered to enter the water, whereas looking for potential hosts or dwelling as …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Drones UAV, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation,

Unmanned aerial vehicles help wheat breeders

Washington DC (SPX) Sep 03, 2020 - Breeding programs for crops with limited per-plant seed yield require one or more generations of seed increase to generate sufficient quantities for sowing replicated yield trials. The ability

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Education U.S. MidWest, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability,

Planting Fall Cover Crops - WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM

Sarah Noggle, Rachel Cochran Ohio State University Extension We are now approaching the time of year to think about planting fall cover crops. Cover crops can serve many purposes, ranging from erosion control to nutrient sequestration. Depending on the type and species of cover crop, benefits range from providing a Nitrogen source, scavenging nutrients to […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Precision AG , Herbicides, Weeds, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Ag North America, Education,

Studies explore the role of cover crops in suppressing glyphosate-resistant horseweed

Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada - able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Two recent studies - one published by the journal Weed Science and the other by the journal Weed Technology - provide insights on the role cover crops might play in controlling horseweed and reducing the need for herbicides.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Coffee/Tea, Crop Consultant, Economics, Crop Diseases, Research, World Population,

Coffee leaf rust detected in Hawaii for the first time

Coffee leaf rust is devastating to coffee plants and has been found around the world in major coffee growing areas.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Israeli start-up makes vertical farms to grow crops in city parking lots

Vertical farms subvert the space limitations of cities by allowing for portable, shipping container-esque produce farms that can operate in any urban environment.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Simple Seed Coating with Peptides Leads to Big Plant Growth Improvement

Researchers at Noble are exploring the potential for native small peptides to be applied as seed coatings to enhance plant growth and return carbon back to the soil.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,

GM wheat variety with drought tolerance

"We think that the trifecta of herbicide, drought & frost tolerance is the next quantum leap in yield."

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TOPIC(S): Crop Consultant, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

10/24/2020 SOURCE: phys.org

Engineering drought-resistant crops with Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis

ASPB is pleased to announce the publication of noteworthy research investigating water-saving alternatives for photosynthesis in temperate environments, which are likely to become hotter and drier in ...

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