John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Pest Control, GMO's, Insects, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

GM versions of fall armyworm can effectively control the insect pest, study confirms - Alliance for Science

Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, a new study finds. The peer-reviewed research, published in BMC Biotechnology Journal, found that Oxitec Ltd.’s Friendly technology can effectively reduce populations of fall armyworm, offering hope for long-term […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Water, Research,

Mitigating PFAS in crops

Five Michigan State University researchers have received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study crop uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and how to prevent it.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Water, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Environment, US EPA,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Research,

Red clover provides benefits to dairy

Red clover is a legume forage that may fit some situations as a replacement for alfalfa. This forage can grow on soils not well suited for alfalfa. These include poorly drained soils and a wide range,Dairy

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Water,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Fertilizer, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation,

Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Are the Latest Genetic Engineering Breakthrough

Much of the world is preoccupied with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but there are other global challenges, including climate change, food security, and degradation of the environment. Interestingly, and perhaps ironically, there is some good news regarding the latter three from a recent breakthrough in microbiology.   Plants depend upon beneficial interactions between roots and root-associated […]

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Topics: Equipment/Machinery,

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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.