John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Beer/Brewing/Distilling, Pollinators,
Beer for butterflies: Unusual initiative aims to save the Monarch butterfly
The Monarch butterfly is easily recognized by its orange and black coloring. In the past few decades, their numbers have dwindled dramatically. Now, an unusual project is hoping to help, by bringing butterflies together with beer.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Sustainability, Research, Weather,
Solar-over-canal project announced in California
Project Nexus is a pilot project that aims to build solar panel canopies over a portion of Turlock Irrigation District’s existing canals to operate and research a how water-plus-energy can meet California’s needs for climate resiliency.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Pollinators,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,
Grazing animals increase carbon sequestration by up to 80% in PV projects
Temple University researchers have found that managed sheep grazing on an acre of recovering agricultural soil with native plants may sequester 1 ton of carbon per year, which could accumulate for 12 to 15 years before reaching saturation.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Government / Policies,
China moves sustainable food to top of the chain to ensure security
China’s decision to include alternative proteins in its five-year plan shows Beijing’s desire to nurture home-grown technology to ensure sustainable food supply, industry watchers say.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Fertilizer, World Population,
U.S. farm income expected to fall as costs for fertilizer, other production expenses climb sharply
One Iowa farmer says his fertilizer cost is up 300%. \
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,
Indian village where for farmers money really does grow on trees
Three years after planting, the farmer can mortgage the trees for a 10-year interest-free loan from the council which only has to be paid back if any of the trees are cut down
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability,
Early Weed Control Planning: The Key to Improved Hay Quality and More Profit
Hay growers throughout the south lose significant profits every year because of weed infestations. Summer and winter annual grasses and broadleaf weeds rob nutrients and take up space to reduce,Hay
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Education U.S. MidWest, Water, Sustainability,
Researchers find tradeoff between water quality and emissions on the farm
URBANA, Ill. – With water quality guidelines compelling more farmers to act on nitrogen loss, cover crops and split nitrogen applications are becoming more common in the Midwest. But new University of Illinois research shows these conservation practices may not provide environmental benefits across the board.
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