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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Potatoes, Research, Ag Europe, Agronomy, Plant Breeding,

Wageningen scientists discover how the potato blight pathogen penetrates the plant

In the 19th century, the notorious pathogen Phytophthora infestans caused a large famine in Ireland and other parts of Western Europe. To this day, it continues to pose a major threat to global food production. It has long been a mystery how this microscopically small organism and other members of the Phytophthora genus mechanically gain entry through the protective layer on the leaves of crops. In a unique collaboration, Wageningen University & Research experts in plant pathology, cell biology and physics have now found an answer to this question. Their discovery also provides new leads to making the control of Phytophthora more effective, more efficient and more sustainable on the long term. Their findings are published in Nature Microbiology.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

Commentary: Bill Wirtz - US should not look to Europe for future of agriculture

Throughout the country, there is a rising movement that hopes to make regulations on...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Economics, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,

Food insecure urban agriculture matching grant funds now available

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urbanized areas and are due by Sept. 30, 2021. Projects must be complete and ready for verification by April 1, 2022. The Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant will fund projects that address food insecurity within urbanized areas. Applicants must provide a minimum 25% match for their project in a combination of cash or in-kind contributions; however, the cash match must be greater than 50%

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,

Crop Farmers Struggle as Climate Change Link to Rise of Agricultural Diseases

According to a recent study, climate change will raise the burden of agricultural diseases in some areas of the world while decreasing it in others.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

'We really could change the world': Agriculture revolution explores new approach to farming

Some producers swear there’s a better way of tending to the land: regenerative farming....

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Ag Global Specialty Food,

Kelp at the Crossroads: Should Seaweed Farming Be Better Regulated?

Major players are investing in seaweed farms in Canada and Maine, but some small-scale farmers and harvesters are concerned about fast, unregulated growth.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators,

Turns Out, There’s A Bee Species That Sleep In Flowers And It’s As Cute As It Sounds - HeavenOf Animals

We need bees. They’re the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of the food that we consume each day relies on pollination mainly by bees. But as much as we are used to seeing them buzzing with work, they need their beauty sleep as well. Recently, wildlife […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Maana Electric's TerraBox turns sand and electricity into solar panels

The technology could revolutionize the way solar panels are produced on Earth and in space.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,

Agricultural problems of India and its effect on import

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Most countries face problems in the agricultural sector. Agriculture in developing countries is one of their main economic activities.