John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Forestry, Water, Economics, Research,
Water consumption for trees is calculated in order to design precision irrigation systems
A University of Cordoba and Spanish National Research Council research team validated an indicator based on using a tree's temperature to calculate relative water consumption at an almond tree plantation
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Research, Ag United Kingdom,
‘Social distancing can stop MV virus in sheep’ | Press and Journal
Human beings are not the only species being told to socially distance to avoid the spread of a deadly disease.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Dairy, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Economics, Research,
Cover crops do double duty - Country Folks
by Sally Colby Ben and Sharon Peckman are experienced farmers, successfully operating their Franklin County, PA, […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Cotton, Pesticides, Economics, Pest Control, Research, Ag Innovation,
How AI is helping Indian cotton farmers reduce pesticide use
There are more than 5.8 million cotton farmers in India according to the country’s Textile Ministry. Every year, they face heavy losses due to pests attacking their crops. In 2017, farmers in the state of Maharashtra faced a loss of ₹15,000 crores ($2.1 billion) as 50% of the crop was under attack from pests. As a […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Precision AG , Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population,
Hybrid rice seeds get highest yields for rice farmers in Bohol - Manila Bulletin
TAGBILARAN CITY — A rice farmer from Paraiso, Mabini town in Bohol, Estarlita Vallecera got for the first time the highest yield from its hybrid rice farm when she harvested an average of eight metric tons per hectare during his actual harvest last October 16 and the Department of Agriculture […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Coffee/Tea, Crop Consultant, Economics, Crop Diseases, Research, World Population,
Coffee leaf rust detected in Hawaii for the first time
Coffee leaf rust is devastating to coffee plants and has been found around the world in major coffee growing areas.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soybeans, Oats, Agriculture Global, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Population,
Plant-based beverages with inputs such as oats, soybeans gaining traction | TheTop10News | Breaking world news, photos & videos.
Domestic plant-based dairy beverages have grown quickly in retail channels as local industry players vie to compete with international brands. At the end of September, Shanghai-based oat milk startup…
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, USDA, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
The coronavirus pandemic: A threat to food security
For years, the Global Hunger Index has shown global advances in combating malnutrition. But the coronavirus pandemic could undo them, according to the latest report for German aid organization Welthungerhilfe.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education,
Simple Seed Coating with Peptides Leads to Big Plant Growth Improvement
Researchers at Noble are exploring the potential for native small peptides to be applied as seed coatings to enhance plant growth and return carbon back to the soil.
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