Research
TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, USDA,

11/05/2020 SOURCE: www.feedstuffs.com

USDA to host livestock risk management webinar

Nov. 12 webinar will help educate cattle producers on making more informed business decisions.

Read More

John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Pest Control, Sustainability, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Research, World Population,

Death from below: the first video of a parasitic wasp attacking caterpillar underwater - Unfold Times

Advertisement The newly described microgastrine parasitoid wasp Microgaster godzilla (feminine holotype). Credit score: Jose Fernandez-Triana A only a few species of parasitoid wasps could be thought of aquatic. Lower than 0.1% of the species we all know right this moment have been discovered to enter the water, whereas looking for potential hosts or dwelling as …

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Drones UAV, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation,

Unmanned aerial vehicles help wheat breeders

Washington DC (SPX) Sep 03, 2020 - Breeding programs for crops with limited per-plant seed yield require one or more generations of seed increase to generate sufficient quantities for sowing replicated yield trials. The ability

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Irrigation, Water, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education, Weather,

Self-Watering Soil Could Transform Farming - UT News

AUSTIN, Texas — A new type of soil created by engineers at The University of Texas at Austin can pull water from the air and distribute it to plants,

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Economics, Research, Ag United Kingdom, World Population,

Autumn-calving advice for farmers - Agriland.co.uk

As many beef farmers approach the autumn-calving season, a vet is encouraging farmers to be aware of metabolic diseases.

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Research, Ag United Kingdom, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Crop disease research suggests greater face mask use is a wise move

Studies into fungal spore spread shows coronavirus may stay airborne longer than thought

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: GMO's, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population,

The Coming Medical and Agricultural Revolution—Genetic Editing

Some 6000 human diseases are caused by genetic errors—a mutation in a person’s genes that is inherited or caused by exposure to radiation or a toxic substance. Most of these are quite rare, but some affect large numbers of people. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have inherited genes that cause sickle cell disease;...

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Education U.S. West, Fruit, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,

Stopping the rot: the fight to save fresh food

An American firm has developed an organic coating that extends the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables. Might it save the world?

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Fruit, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Research, Ag Europe, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

A Single Vision of Friuli Untaps Native Grapes

Though Friuli has historic roots in red winemaking, white is now dominant here in an area that’s long been linked to its northern Germanic neighbors.

Read More

Advertisement

Your Trusted Voice We are the voice of progressive dairy farmers in the nation. We are an industry organization led by farmers. This ensures that those most affected by governmental policy have a vehicle to protect their interests and ensure the growth and future livelihood of the industry. The American Dairy Coalition focuses on federal dairy policy.