TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel,

10/05/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Ethanol Industry Takes Pandemic In Stride: Farm Country Knows Ethanol Is Here To Stay

A 2005 U.S. law mandating the production of biofuels, including ethanol, has been more than just a financial bonanza for farmers. It has inspired unshakeable enthusiasm, giving farmers a voice on issues ranging from the environment to rural development.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Government / Policies, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Even Renewables Are Bigger In Texas

The Texas electric grid is scheduled to add almost more wind than it has in the past five years combined and almost triple its solar capacity this year. Yes, in 2020.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage,

09/16/2020 SOURCE: www.google.com

Can Loans Tied To Soil Health Save Agriculture? A New $250 Million Fund Wants To Find Out.

rePlant Capital aims to tie interest rates to improvements in soil health as a way to save farmers from the disastrous impacts of climate change.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Plant Breeding,

Lack Of Plant Breeding Programs Could Further Impact Food Security

The coronavirus has already brought gaps to food security to the forefront during the pandemic.

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09/08/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

3 Things COVID-19 Teaches Us About Agroterrorism

The immense size and complexity of our ag infrastructure, combined with the lack of coordination between agencies, leaves gaping holes in agroterrorism protection. We must do better.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Climate Risk Threatens Agricultural Profitability, But Lenders Can Help

While lenders can’t tell farmers to adopt specific practices, they can develop lending programs and products to support farmers in transitioning to conservation practices that build resilience.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, World Population,

What One Woman Says Can Be Done To Promote Authentic Honey

For Kate Maters, harvesting ethically sourced honey is personal. This is why she and her family started Maters & Co.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

High-Tech Greenhouses Could Be The Future Of Agriculture

In a small town in Eastern Kentucky, the future of agriculture is growing.

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