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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Cotton, Economics, Research, Biotech, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

Improving on-farm biodiversity

A new project to improve biodiversity on cotton farms is set to get under way thanks to the backing of two iconic Australian brands, Country Road and Landcare Australia.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Commodities, Agriculture US, Jobs, Water, Economics, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Middle East,

The Fascinating Journey of the wonderful Fibre called Cotton

Soft, smooth-textured, light, airy, sheer and very comfortable fabric that comes in many forms and different avatars from coarse to real smooth, it has always been a favourite in different parts of the world. Which is that fabric?

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Beekeeping, Beyond Organic , Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Pollinators,

Betting on the untapped potential of Angolan honey

The federal government sees honey as a product that might assist diversify the nation’s oil-dependent financial system and is

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Education U.S. NorthEast, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

Reduced soil tilling helps both soils and yields

By monitoring crops through machine learning and satellite data, Stanford scientists have found farms that till the soil less can increase yields of corn and soybeans and improve the health of the soil – a win-win for global food security.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Education U.S. NorthEast, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Weather,

Predicting plant water needs in a warmer, drier world

New research suggests dry air and warmer temperatures may prompt bigger than expected changes in how water moves through plants. The adjustment may allow plants to survive with less water in future droughts, while downshifting how much carbon they absorb.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Sustainability, GMO's, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,

Genetically modified soybean gains EU Commission approval

The European Commission authorised a genetically modified soybean for food and feed, but not cultivation, on Monday (28 September), paving the way for a full launch of the variety in the US and Canada in 2021.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Crop Consultant, Economics, Drones UAV, Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Coronavirus reveals need to bridge the digital divide | UNCTAD

The global crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed us further into a digital world, and changes in behaviour are likely to have lasting effects when the economy starts to pick up. But not everyone is ready to embrace a more digitized existence.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,

U.S. corn crop increasingly sensitive to drought

New management approaches and technology have allowed the U.S. Corn Belt to increase yields despite some changes in climate. However, soil sensitivity to drought has increased significantly, according to a new study that could help identify ways to reverse the trend.

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Topics: Commodities, Livestock/Meat, Economics, Beef Cattle, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Will China tensions stamp out Australia's grain-fed beef potential?

Finding additional markets one thing, finding additional value another.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Research, Transportation, Ag Innovation, Climate Change, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, AgriBusiness, Education, Weather,

Where in the world can plants best soak up carbon emissions?

Plants around the world are growing at a slower than expected. Researchers say insufficient nutrients in the soil may be the culprit. A new world nutrient map provides a framework for predicting what areas around the world will be successful carbon sinks in the future. 

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