TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Commodity/Trade Groups,

02/13/2022 SOURCE: illinoisnewsroom.org

The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ. - Illinois Newsroom

This story is a collaboration between Investigate Midwest and Watchdog Writers Group. The newsrooms are continuing to cover Farm Bureaus and their influence. Is there an aspect of the Farm Bureau you think is underreported or not getting enough attention? Please contact Sky Chadde, sky.chadde@investigatemidwest.org, or Madison McVan, madison.mcvan@investigatemidwest.org. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls itself the “Voice […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Sustainability, Research, Weather,

Solar-over-canal project announced in California

Project Nexus is a pilot project that aims to build solar panel canopies over a portion of Turlock Irrigation District’s existing canals to operate and research a how water-plus-energy can meet California’s needs for climate resiliency.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Biotech, Climate Change,

5 Ways Biotech Crops Slow Down Climate Change

As the world's population grows, the demands for agriculture keep increasing. Agriculture is the primary source of the world's food supply, and every country depends on it not only for food but also for feed, fiber, and fuel. However, modern agriculture, including food and feed production and distri

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Organic, Gardening,
TOPIC(S): Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Consumer/Retail,
Team AgWiki Team AgWiki
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Topics: Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Environment, Government / Policies,

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