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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics,

Genetic editing of cotton could open a new avenue for production - Industry-update.com

According to one Texas A&M AgriLife press release, the university’s cotton novelgene editing project will focus on improvement cotton plant resistance to insect pests—opening a path for plant protection. Using gene-editing technology, researchers are working to remove a feature that makes plants more resistant to pests, marking a giant step in new methodologies designed to …

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Sustainability, Ag Africa,

56% of Nigeria’s arable land remains unexploited, says Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria recently disclosed that untapped agricultural wealth is abundant across the country

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Organic, GMO's, Climate Change,

09/16/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Patagonia founder gives away company, ensuring profits go to fight climate change

Yvon Chouinard, who became famous for alpine climbs in Yosemite and then as a manufacturer of outdoor gear, said in a note: "We’re making Earth our only shareholder."

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago

Milwaukee is at the tip of a new heat belt emerging in the Midwest

Climate change is affecting every part of the globe, but the impact isn’t evenly divided. In the Midwest, a new forecast of weather trends shows Milwaukee at the tip of a major heat belt, where heatwaves are projected to intensify at a greater rate than other parts of the nation.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Ag Podcast US, Economics,

Compeer Financial Podcast Archives - Brownfield Ag News

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Vegetables, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Biotech,

Filipino Research Team Presents First Publicly Available Data on Field Performance of Bt Eggplant in Asia

Eggplant is one of the most important and profitable vegetables in the Philippines. It accounts for more than 30% of the total volume of vegetable production in the country. Eggplant farming provides resource-poor Filipino farmers with a better source of income. The biggest threat for eggplant produ

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Research, Vertical Farming,

World's largest indoor vertical farming company has opened in Pittsylvania - Cardinal News

AeroFarms is part of a larger movement toward controlled environment agriculture.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Ag United Kingdom, Ag Tech,

09/15/2022 SOURCE: www.fwi.co.uk

Why DSV champion could be the highest yielding winter wheat - Farmers Weekly

DSV Champion achieved the highest average yield for winter wheat across the UK plus the highest outright yield recorded in the AHDB Harvest Results

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Equipment/Machinery, AgriBusiness,

'Right-to-repair' bills languish as time for congressional action dwindles

Half a dozen right-to-repair bills are pending in Congress, including the Agricultural Rig...

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TOPIC(S): Gardening, Tomato,

09/15/2022 SOURCE: www.tomatobible.com

The Reason Your Tomatoes Are Splitting (& How To Stop It)

If you’ve grown tomatoes for a long time, chances are you’re no stranger to split or cracked tomatoes. But, if you’re a newbie, cracks or splits can be scary. They look intimidating and, even worse,

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