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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Ag Asia / Pacific, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

'All positives': 17 years after GM corn introduction, the Philippines shows sharp increase in output and household incomes - with the poor benefiting the most

Genetically modified yellow corn has increasingly been used in the Philippines since 2002....

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,

Grazing animals increase carbon sequestration by up to 80% in PV projects

Temple University researchers have found that managed sheep grazing on an acre of recovering agricultural soil with native plants may sequester 1 ton of carbon per year, which could accumulate for 12 to 15 years before reaching saturation.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

10 things everyone should know about GMOs in Africa - Alliance for Science

[Download this page as a PDF] [See also: GMO Myths in Africa] 1. Biotechnology, genetic modication, genetic engineering and GMOs are terms for essentially the same process: breeding crops and livestock to have certain desirable traits. 2. GMOs are safe. Every major scientic body in the world agrees that GMO foods are just as safe […]

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Team AgWiki
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Topics: Poultry, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

Target adding plant-based Like Chick'n Wings to 1,400 locations

LikeMeat's Like Chick'N Wings are gluten-free, non-GMO and are made with plant protein and fiber.

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Topics: Beef Cattle, Environment, Climate Change, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Following is a response from US Cattlemen's organizations after the New York Times posts a long video blaming environmental issues on beef producers.

Threat to Ranchers' Livelihoods: NCBA responds to New York Times blaming ag for climate woes

Ag leaders are coming out swinging, after a New York Times editorial that blames agriculture for the world's climate woes.

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, Environment, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Ranching, Carbon Farming,

02/07/2022 SOURCE: time.com

Impossible Foods CEO on the Future of Farming

A new study shows how eliminating animal agriculture could dramatically reduce emissions

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TOPIC(S): Equine/Horse,

02/07/2022 SOURCE: www.3newsnow.com

Equestrian community comes together to help Heartland Farms

After a fire at Heartland Farms claimed the lives of one person and 9 horses, the equestrian community is giving back by fundraising for those impacted.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, USDA,

Conservation Title Kicks Off 2023 Farm Bill Debate in House Ag Subcommittee Hearing Farm Policy News

Late last month, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) released an update titled, "Farm...

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

02/07/2022 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

USDA to spend $1 billion to promote climate-friendly agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $1 billion in pilot projects that promote farming, ranching and forestry practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store climate-warming carbon, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters.

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

Wayfare Foods offers plant-based food products from Nebraska City facility

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'All positives': 17 years after GM corn introduction, the Philippines shows sharp increase in output and household incomes - with the poor benefiting the most

Conservation Title Kicks Off 2023 Farm Bill Debate in House Ag Subcommittee Hearing Farm Policy News

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