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02/07/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

A primer on vertical farming, which is growing like a weed

In January, the space saw its biggest-ever funding round and plans to build the world’s ...

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If farmers spray these microbes on crops, they don’t need synthetic fertilizer

Nitrogen fertilizer requires fossil fuels to make and can damage the environment after it’s used. Kula Bio is using microbes to cleanly recreate the same process.

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China moves sustainable food to top of the chain to ensure security

China’s decision to include alternative proteins in its five-year plan shows Beijing’s desire to nurture home-grown technology to ensure sustainable food supply, industry watchers say.

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The Hidden Costs of Containerization

How the unsustainable growth of the container ship industry led to the supply chain crisis

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The Futuristic Farms That Will Feed the World | Freethink | Future of Food

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U.S. farm income expected to fall as costs for fertilizer, other production expenses climb sharply

One Iowa farmer says his fertilizer cost is up 300%. \

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John LaRose Jr.
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U.S. farm income expected to fall as costs for fertilizer, other production expenses climb sharply

One Iowa farmer says his fertilizer cost is up 300%. \

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New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued : USDA ARS

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[Podcast] Finding No-Till Success in the Face of Adversity

For this No-Till Farmer podcast, sponsored by Yetter Farm Equipment, Jimmy Emmons and Loran Steinalge were joined by moderator Rick Clark at the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky., to share the management tactics they’ve relied on to achieve no-till success in vastly different climates, including how they’ve incorporated cover crops, managed water infiltration issues and how they’re preparing their operations for the future.

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Research,

Cover Crops Can Help Squash Plant Pathogens

After cash crops are harvested, many farmers plant cover crops to reduce erosion and help the soil retain nutrients, among other benefits. While cover crops ultimately improve the yields of cash crops through improved soil health, new research suggests that they might also protect them from disease.

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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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