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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Ag Tech,

What Is Holding Back Agricultural Robotics? - MITechNews

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Weather,

Mega-Drought the Worst in Centuries for the Western Half of the U.S. - Breaking Weather

According to data from a recent tree-ring study, a mega-drought is delivering the driest conditions in centuries to a large swath of the American West.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Carbon Farming,

Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know

Even with an uptick in consumer knowledge of climate issues and food brands sharing carbon-footprint data for their products, the CPG world is still wondering if carbon-labeling is worth the effort and investment. Here are 5 key takeaways from recent peer-reviewed literature and industry papers.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Commodity/Trade Groups,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: www.chicagojournal.com

Corn growers to vote on increasing checkoff next month

Growers who sell a bushel of corn in Illinois pay the checkoff to the marketing board to promote the industry. The money is used for research, marketing, and education.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Consumer/Retail,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: www.france24.com

Billionaire Icahn steps up campaign against McDonald's pig farm practices

Billionaire Carl Icahn has nominated two allies to the board of McDonald's, the company confirmed Sunday, part of the activist investor's campaign against pig-farming practices used in the fast-food…

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: brownfieldagnews.com

Farm group sees potential in USDA climate-smart program - Brownfield Ag News

A leading state farm group says USDA’s $1 billion climate-smart program announced earlier this month could be positive for rural revitalization. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield the program will boost to the ag economy if it creates more value-added opportunities in the heartland – like new grain and meat processing facilities. “A […]

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Agriculture US, Consumer/Retail,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: www.publicnewsservice.org

MN Farmers: High Meat Prices Due to More Than Just Inflation

As Minnesotans keep paying more for groceries, including meats, inflation gets most of the blame. But that doesn't tell the whole story, according to advocates for small farms. They want to keep the spotlight on the lack of competition in agricultural markets. ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Agriculture Global, Economics, Trade (Commodities),

Agri Futures Market Recap: Expected Weekly Trend For Actively Traded Counters

CASTOR: Castor seed traded firm during the greater part of the week and the March contract established a high of 7248, almost achieving our second of 7250 (projected during the first week of January. The new season arrivals shall increase in the next few weeks, and may halt the upward journey for a while.

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TOPIC(S): Environment, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Weather, Food Security/Shortage,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Report: Severe Drought has Brought on Near Catastrophic Hunger in the Horn of Africa

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years. UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.| By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The United Nations World Food Program is appealing to the world for at least $327 million to care for the urgent needs of 4.5 million people over the next six months and help communities become better-equipped to deal with extreme climate shocks. An estimated 13

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US,

Wisconsinites Win In National Corn Growers Photo Contest - Mid-West Farm Report

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recently named its winners for the 2021 Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. The NCGA contest... Read More

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