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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Vegetables, Vertical Farming,

07/05/2023 SOURCE: modernfarmer.com

Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms

In an old paper company and warehouse building, machines are whirring again. But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms, which now pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables. There’s even a weekly CSA serving customers year round, all in an effort to bring locally grown food to the Washington, DC area. Really local. “When was the last time you picked up a strawberry and could confidently say you knew the farmer's name?” asks Jackie Potter. Potter, along with Tyler Baras, helped co-found the farm in Arlington, VA, where office vacancy

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Carbon Farming,

07/04/2023 SOURCE: www.ewg.org

Will agriculture be America’s leading source of greenhouse gas emissions?

Agriculture could produce more than a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Here’s why: Every other sector of the economy, especially transportation and energy, is expected to reduce emissions dramatically.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,

07/04/2023 SOURCE: www.nytimes.com

Opinion | America Has a Chance to Make Farming More Climate Friendly

Legislators took a major step in making sure that American agriculture policy has a climate lens. But the next Farm Bill could derail it.

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Commodities, Agriculture US,

Rethink moisture requirements for stored grain

Should 14% replace 15% as the new goal for long-term grain storage moisture level?

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Agriculture US,

07/03/2023 SOURCE: www.enidnews.com

Unique on-farm research plot provides insight on wheat varieties

The field day was organized by Oklahoma Genetics Inc., the licensing agent for wheat varieties developed at Oklahoma State University, and hosted by OGI member Merlin Schantz, whose sons Aaron

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US, Weather,

06/29/2023 SOURCE: www.farmanddairy.com

Grain prices impacted by rain, but what about crops? - Farm and Dairy

Marlin Clark analyzes crop conditions and grain futures prices that have been impacted by weather forecasts predicting scattered rain across the Midwest.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Weather,

06/29/2023 SOURCE: apnews.com

Central US is now getting worst of the drought. Corn crops are stressed, rivers are running low

The middle of the country is extraordinarily dry. Crops are stressed, rivers are running low, and cities and towns are anxiously hoping for a break in the weather.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, AgriBusiness,

Hundreds of ag students attend Scouting and Scholarships

Ag PhD welcomed hundreds of college students from across the Midwest to learn all about crop scouting and possibly walk away with some college scholarships.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel,

USDA announces biofuel infrastructure projects in 13 States

Agency awards $25 million in grants with more to come....

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel, USDA,

06/27/2023 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

Biden administration to spend $450 million on higher-blend biofuels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $450 million to expand the production and availability of transportation fuels that are blended with higher volumes of biofuels, the agency said on Monday.

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