
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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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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02/04/2022 SOURCE: modernfarmer.com
The state is allowing Smithfield Foods plants to produce biogas from hog waste lagoons—a decision that disproportionately affects the surrounding communities of color.
EPA Launches Investigation Into North Carolina Hog Operations
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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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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Water,
Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Awarded - Mid-West Farm Report
The latest round of Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants has been awarded to 36 farmer groups by the Wisconsin Department of... Read More
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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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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability,
Early Weed Control Planning: The Key to Improved Hay Quality and More Profit
Hay growers throughout the south lose significant profits every year because of weed infestations. Summer and winter annual grasses and broadleaf weeds rob nutrients and take up space to reduce,Hay
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
PV to deliver 100% renewables at Australian mine
Remote power generation specialist Zenith Energy will build upon its renewable energy options at Western Australian miner IGO’s Nova nickel site to demonstrate that it is possible to use 100% renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.
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