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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel, Economics, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

The US biofuel mandate operates on outdated assumptions | Greenbiz

Some scientists found that biofuel use has increased rather than decreased emissions — we should focus on other climate improvements like efficiency.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Africa,

Hostile takeover: Why seed sovereignty in Africa is under threat

Some governments are reforming their laws to make it harder for farmers to save, exchange and sell seeds, the agenda being corporatisation of the seed sector

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle, Ag Australia/NZ,

Dairy farmers 'squeezed on milk prices'

Six weeks ago third-generation dairy farmer Alan Henry made a big decision to start breeding his herd with beef cattle as he prepares to close the 99-year-old...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Rice, GMO's,

Golden rice up for deployment - PRRI

Finally, a rice that is infused with vitamin A will soon be served on the tables of Filipino households.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Pesticides, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,

Cover crops more effective than insecticides for managing pests, study suggests | Penn State University

Promoting early season plant cover, primarily through the use of cover crops, can be more effective at reducing pest density and crop damage than insecticide applications, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Climate Change,

World Food Prize goes to former farmer who answers climate change question: 'So what?'

The 2022 honoree is Cynthia Rosenzweig, whose computer modeling shows the impact on global...

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, USDA, Consumer/Retail, Safety (Farm/Production),

05/06/2022 SOURCE: www.realsimple.com

8 Mistakes You're Making When Handling and Storing Eggs

Eggs can be a tricky food, and you might be making mistakes when handling and storing eggs. Learn tips like not purchasing eggs that aren't refrigerated, why it's important not to wash eggs, and more.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Insects, FDA, USDA,

05/06/2022 SOURCE: news.yahoo.com

The tick that makes people allergic to red meat is in D.C.

Our recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one tick, in particular, is becoming more common in the Washington D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from this tick, which is easily identified by the white spot on its back if it's female, can make people have adverse reactions to eating red meat for life. The lone star tick originated in the southern states but has spread north and west to cover much of the eastern half of the U.S. With a warming climate, more ticks survive the winter mon

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TOPIC(S): Herbicides, Agriculture US, AgriBusiness,

05/06/2022 SOURCE: wsau.com

Corteva profit up 20% on solid demand for crop protection products

(Reuters) - Corteva Inc on Wednesday reported a 19.6% rise in operating earnings for the first quarter, driven by strong demand for crop protection pr...