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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pesticides, Trending News,

06/27/2024 SOURCE: norcalrecord.com

'Junk science:' SF federal judge tosses expert analysis often cited to support Roundup cancer lawsuits | Northern California Record

Northern California District Judge Vince Chhabria said "peer review" wasn't enough to persuade him to allow lawyers to use an oft-cited analysis of other studies, which the judge said was pocked by "glaring" flaws, to back their claims that a South Carolina man's lymphoma was caused by using Roundup

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Animal Health, Human Health,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

USDA: Expect more cases of bird flu in dairy cattle

The early summer heat wave will discourage farmworkers from wearing the full set of personal protective equipment recommended by health officials, said the dairy industry.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Regenerative Agriculture, Animal Health, Carbon Farming,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.sustainableviews.com

Why carbon ratings are only part of the regenerative agriculture story

Investors and companies insist transitioning to farming practices more in tune with nature means measuring a multitude of outcomes Earlier this month, carbon rating agency BeZero Carbon said it had published the industry’s first ever rating of a regenerative agriculture project. The BBB rating indicated the North American project “has a moderate likelihood of achieving a tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent removed or avoided”, said BeZero — of the 400-plus carbon projects rated on its platform, only 18 per cent are rated BBB or higher.

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TOPIC(S): Crop Dusting, Drones UAV,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.deltanews.tv

Technology finds new uses for drones on the farm

LELAND-Farmers have used airplanes to spray their crops for over one hundred years. It's still the most popular method of product application. But now, companies like Delta 19 Ag have

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TOPIC(S): Government / Policies, Climate Change, Coronavirus/COVID, Food Security/Shortage,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: kdvr.com

Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate change

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Norwegian government on Tuesday signed a deal to start stockpiling grain, saying the COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Europe and climate change have made it necessary. The…

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.weforum.org

The ZiG is the world’s newest currency – here’s what you need to know

Last month, Zimbabwe rolled out a new gold-backed currency called the ZiG. Officials hope the ZiG can mitigate the currency instability that has plagued the country for decades.

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Topics: Tobacco, Human Health,

Banning flavored tobacco products doesn’t work—we have the trash to prove it

Researchers examined garbage placed in public receptacles in Washington, D.C., and New York City and found bans on flavored tobacco products have failed.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Ag Global Specialty Food, Food Security/Shortage,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.dw.com

Hunger in Colombia: How can Bogota feed poor communities?

In Bogota, Colombia's capital, over a quarter of people struggle to find food. Experts blame food poverty on inflation, violence and poor harvests caused by the effects of climate change.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Water, Research, Ag North America,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.dal.ca

Research project at Dalhousie’s Aquatron lab aims to make kelp farming more sustainable

Kelp provides habitats for marine creatures and increasingly serves as an important food source globally. Learn how Dal researchers are using Canada’s largest university aquatic research facility to transform how this brown algae is grown.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

06/25/2024 SOURCE: www.albanyherald.com

Pearl millet wins approval from honey bees, other pollinators

TIFTON -- Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study.

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