John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Water, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

For Women Who Feed Africa | The Nation Online | Malawi Daily Newspaper

Women form the backbone of rural economies, growing over two-thirds of food for Africa’s 1.2 billion people.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Ag India,

42-year-old Nasik farmer cultivates yellow, purple cauliflower

The 42-year-old farmer from Nasik purchased newly developed seeds tested at a Karnal farm in Haryana. His approximate earning after the sale of these colourful cauliflowers is pegged at Rs 16 lakh.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Fruit, Food/Nutrition,

02/11/2021 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

ARS Research Boosts Strawberry Production

If you’re one of the millions of people who will receive the delicious gift of strawberries on Valentine’s Day, you can thank scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as well as your sweetheart.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

ASA/WISHH and Northern Crops Institute Go Virtual to Capitalize on Soy Protein Trends | American Soybean Association

With the support of state soybean organizations, the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program and the

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Pesticides, Organic, Food/Nutrition, Fertilizer,

Author Robert Paarlberg argues against buying organic

An excerpt from “Resetting the Table: Straight Talk about the Food We Grow and Eat” by Robert Paarlberg, associate in the Sustainability Science Program at the Harvard Kennedy School and at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Gardening, Urban Farming,

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants

Spotting nutrient deficiencies in your plants can be challenging, especially if you're new to gardening. Here are what a few common deficiencies look like and

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Poultry, Food/Nutrition,

Wings too expensive? Let's all eat legs!

Chicken wing prices always go up right before the Super Bowl. This year, they’re even more expensive.

After a surplus in 2020, “through the roof” prices may hurt independent restaurants more than others

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, GMO's, FDA, USDA, Consumer/Retail,

02/04/2021 SOURCE: www.supplychainbrain.com

Food Producers Face Deadline for Meeting GMO Labeling Rules

U.S. Department of Agriculture rules on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food are being extended to include smaller producers and sellers. The deadline for compliance is the end of this year, but some companies have yet to make the effort to determine whether they’re affected.