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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population, Tomato, Education,

For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Both people and tomatoes come in different shapes and sizes. That is because every individual has a unique set of genetic variations—mutations—that affect how genes act and function. Added together, millions of small genetic variations make it hard to predict how a particular mutation will impact any individual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor and...

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Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, Education,

How to Breed Pigs - Sustainable Farming - MOTHER EARTH NEWS

If you've cared for weaned piglets and want to take the next step in swine herding, the author has a lot of advice on how to breed pigs.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Why food, agriculture experts are not buying central govt’s formulae to enhance farmers’ income

Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) Ugrahan General Secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan said that the Government of India has assured World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it will decrease the number of farmers in the country, which means that “our government is toeing the line of the WTO and the World Bank policies”.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Research, USDA, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,

USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group of voices are heard, USDA is seeking written comments and will host a public listening session on April 22, 2021.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Education,

Why regenerative agriculture must be measured

The old adage of “what gets measured gets managed” is just as true here as it has ever been.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Young Farmers, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Education,

FMC India launches a multi-year Science Leaders Scholarship Program to promote agricultural research - India CSR Network

FMC hosts a state-of-the-art discovery chemistry centre in Hyderabad, engaged in new molecule discovery for India and the world, as well as an R&D facility in Gujarat that does discovery biology work, including testing of molecules on target pests.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Research, Ag Tech, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,

This hydrogen fuel machine could be the ultimate guide to self-improvement

Guosong Zeng, a postdoctoral fellow in the chemical sciences department at Berkeley Institute, is te

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Researchers Develop Liquid That Absorbs And Stores Solar Energy For 18 Years

To use this trapped energy, the liquid is flown through a catalyst developed by the research team that creates a reaction warming the liquid by 63 degrees celsius. This kickstarts the process, with the molecule back to its original form and releases the energy in the form of heat.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Hemp, Research, Education,

Optimizing Systems for Cannabis Greenhouses

Selecting quality construction materials, managing air infiltration, and using active controls are all keys to efficiency and yield.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics, Beef Cattle, Research,

'He broke every record' - Meet Doc Ryan, the $525,000 bull from North Platte

The sale from one Nebraska breeder to another likely set a record....

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.

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