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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, USDA, Regenerative Agriculture,

Report: The majority of farmers applying to USDA conservation programs are being rejected

There’s just not enough money to go around, partially because factory farms use up much of the allocations, says the report’s author.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Ag Africa, seafood,

Oysters and honey: The perfect combination for Senegal’s Delta of Saloum

The Delta of Saloum’s mangrove forest is rich in beauty and biodiversity, but it has suffered from years of deforestation, disrupting the area’s ecosystem and threatening the livelihoods of the area’s farmers and fishers. Recently, a collaborative project has begun to tackle both problems by funding a restoration of the mangrove and supporting local farmers’ associations.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry,

Egg-laying facility in Iowa kills 5.3 million chickens, fires 200-plus workers

Animal rights activists say the manner in which the birds were killed was unnecessarily cruel.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

‘It’s gonna be a tough year’: Local beekeepers face loss of income due to lack of bees

Many local beekeepers are bracing for impact in the wake of a higher-than-normal mortality rate for honeybees....

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Commodities, Agriculture US, Ag Russia & CIS, Ag Europe, Trade (Commodities),

Grain Prices Continue to Move Higher

The war in Ukraine, a late planting season, and high transportation costs have driven grain prices higher.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Economics,

'Price takers, not price makers': Farmer talks rising crop costs

Paula Peterson, whose family has been farming for generations, says there have been a lot ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

04/28/2022 SOURCE: www.zmescience.com

Rock dust could be the next big thing to bring down agriculture emissions

Managing agricultural soil with rock dust can capture a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Commodities, Dairy, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, Ag India, Trade (Commodities),

Most commodities prices likely to rule sharply higher this year: World Bank

Energy may turn costlier by 50 per cent, returns on agricultural produce could be 18 per c...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Weeds, Pesticides, Equipment/Machinery,

Don't Catch My Drift? Let's Check Under the (Spray) Hood

Curious why hooded sprayers appear to be making a comeback? This multi-state collaborative trial provides a clearer picture.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Research, Weather,

Understanding the climate effects of grazing agriculture

The Great Plains in the United States are well known for a rich history and expansive grasslands. This region is synonymous with ranchers herding cattle across the plains and a valuable resource for a ...

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