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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Weather,

Swings in weather and forecast lead to market swings

"If realized, the on-and-off-again heat mixed with rain will be bearish, as it will create a greenhouse effect and help push the crop without putting much stress on the plants. Of course, all it would take for this forecast to turn bullish would be for the temps to be just a little warmer than expected or the rain a little less than expected."

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture, AgriBusiness,

06/24/2022 SOURCE: agfundernews.com

Cargill will pay cotton growers to implement regen ag on their farms

Cargill will enroll US cotton growers in its RegenConnect program that pays farmers for implementing soil health practices.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Government / Policies,

06/24/2022 SOURCE: www.grassley.senate.gov

Grassley Presses Surgeon General for Update on Rural Mental Health Resources | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is requesting an update from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Food/Nutrition,

Meat, Milk From Gene-Edited Cows Safe to Eat? New Study Says 'Yes'

A recent study examined the nutritional composition of meat and milk derived from gene-edited cattle bred to be hornless. The two-year-long project provided further evidence vindicating the safe use

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Weather,

Rare ‘triple’ La Niña climate event looks likely — what does the future hold?

Nature - Meteorologists are forecasting a third consecutive year of La Niña. Some researchers say similar conditions could become more common as the planet warms.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Poultry,

How the wild jungle fowl became the chicken

New studies propose surprisingly late date, and link to rice growing, for chicken domestication

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, USDA,

06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Deal for Child Nutrition

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 – "USDA’s child nutrition programs provide nutritious meals to America’s children. The school and other nutrition professionals who make these meals possible need additional resources and continued flexibilities as they grapple with the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic. The deal announced yesterday by Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman and Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Foxx would ease uncertainty and bring a measure of relief to our schools, summer sites and child care feeding programs.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Antibiotics, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag United Kingdom, Animal Health,

06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.farminguk.com

Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year

The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Climate Change,

06/23/2022 SOURCE: phys.org

Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate

Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Can tech solve the bee problem?

Can technology help solve the problems bees face? Colony collapse disorder, disease, and fewer resources prevent bees from pollinating the $15 billion worth of crops each year

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