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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Research, Ag United Kingdom, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Crop disease research suggests greater face mask use is a wise move

Studies into fungal spore spread shows coronavirus may stay airborne longer than thought

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Education U.S. SouthEast, Water, Sustainability, Hydroponics , Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture,

UF New Video: Five Tips on Hydroponic Substrates

Press Release – Dr. Paul Fisher from the University of Florida IFAS Extension interviews Shawn Mallen from A.M.A. Horticulture in a new YouTube video ( where they discuss the different commerc…

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Agriculture US, Education U.S. West, Poultry, Conservation/Tillage, Water, USDA, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

Agribusiness Industry Focus: Both Sides Of The Coin

COVID-19 caused disruptions to the agribusiness and food processing supply chain, but these locations have what it takes to bring goods from farm to market.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Irrigation, Forestry, Water, Economics, Research,

Water consumption for trees is calculated in order to design precision irrigation systems

A University of Cordoba and Spanish National Research Council research team validated an indicator based on using a tree's temperature to calculate relative water consumption at an almond tree plantation

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Irrigation, Water, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Anantapur farmers waiting for micro irrigation equipment subsidy for seven months

 Farmers of drought-prone Anantapur district have been  waiting to get micro irrigation equipment for the past seven months.

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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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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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10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.latimes.com

Innovation is blooming at water-wise urban farms

As California moves through its fourth summer of drought, cutting back on water use means shorter showers, fuller dishwashers and drier lawns for most people living in urban areas.

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10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.theafricareport.com

Egyptian farmers living in the shadow of Ethiopia’s dam

Egyptian farmers are already feeling the pinch of water rations as Ethiopia’s dam nears completion

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

Researchers get closer to the goal of flood-proof crops

Engineered enzymes could allow plants to tolerate low-oxygen conditions

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