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Gene editing breakthrough could produce livestock 'super dads'

Scientists have successfully created animal surrogate fathers that carry only the genes of donor animals -- nicknamed "super dads" -- in a step forward for gene editing with potential implications for global food production.

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TOPIC(S): Environment, Climate Change,

08/24/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Try this Earth-friendly diet to fight climate change

As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about what we eat are more significant than ever. Here are small ingredient swaps and tweaks to eating habits that are eco-friendly and can make a positive impact on your health.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Coronavirus/COVID,

08/03/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Opinion: The US food system is killing Americans

Akash Goel, Michel Nischan, Bill Frist and Tom Coliccio write that now, more than ever, it...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US,

07/25/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Why a new generation of Black farmers is getting into the business

There were only 45,500 Black farmers — roughly 1.3% of all US farmers — in the United ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Poultry,

07/24/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

First chicken to ever cross the road was likely in Southeast Asia, scientists say

Chickens may outnumber all other birds on the planet -- with approximately 23 billion chic...

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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Economics, Coronavirus/COVID,

A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

In early July, farmer Jeremy Storey dropped off an order of eggs at a restaurant's back do...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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New swine flu with 'pandemic potential' discovered in China

Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of virus in pigs that can infect humans and...

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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Dairy, Organic, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Can zero waste farming feed the world?

Nigerian-born scientist Father Godfrey Nzamujo is pioneering a sustainable farming system ...

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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Fruit, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Coronavirus/COVID,

Shuttered hotels with thriving farms put produce on the community's plate

Although hotels and resorts remain closed because of Covid-19, many have continued operati...

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, World Hunger, Coronavirus/COVID,

06/10/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Groceries were hard to find for millions. Now it's getting even worse

Millions of people in the United States were already struggling with access to groceries b...

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Gene editing breakthrough could produce livestock 'super dads'

Try this Earth-friendly diet to fight climate change

Opinion: The US food system is killing Americans

Why a new generation of Black farmers is getting into the business

First chicken to ever cross the road was likely in Southeast Asia, scientists say

A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

New swine flu with 'pandemic potential' discovered in China

Can zero waste farming feed the world?

Shuttered hotels with thriving farms put produce on the community's plate

Groceries were hard to find for millions. Now it's getting even worse

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