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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Water, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, Climate Change,

Gene Discovery May Help Effort to Breed Climate Resilient Crops

The gene discovery could lead to the breeding of crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions.

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

floating 'windcatcher' power plant with multiple turbines electrifies 80,000 homes at once

the floating wind power 'windcatcher' with multiple turbines has received grants to support its testing, technology, and cost estimate.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Water, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather, Carbon Farming,

02/24/2023 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Moisture the key to carbon in soils

Carbon stored in soil has been estimated to total 2,500 gigatons – roughly three times as much as is in the atmosphere.

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

World’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm located between offshore wind turbines

Locating seaweed farms between offshore wind turbines uses untapped space to capture carbon.

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TOPIC(S): Water, Beef Cattle, Climate Change, Ranching, Weather,

02/21/2023 SOURCE: globalnews.ca

Extreme drought could hurt future beef supply in U.S. and Canada, experts warn - National | Globalnews.ca

Experts say that farmers will increasingly struggle with profitability amid the unpredictable seasons as climate change makes drought, flooding and wildfires more common.

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Topics: Water, Climate Change, Weather,

Before and after: New photos show remarkable recovery at California's most beleaguered reservoir | CNN

California's drought-stricken reservoirs have seen a remarkable recovery after a barrage of storms lashed the state last month. Officials say it's a much-needed improvement after hovering at critically low levels for the past several years.

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Topics: Education U.S. West, Water, Environment, Weather,

'A game-changer': San Joaquin Valley farmers help replenish groundwater by flooding their fields | Flipboard

For farmers throughout California, dealing with drought is one of many stressors. San Joaquin County almond farmer Christine Gemperle says it's something she thinks about every single day.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Water, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Weather,

Drought in Argentina will have a great impact on agriculture production

The drought affecting over half of Argentina's territory means agricultural production levels this year will be lower than during the 2021/2022 season and below the five-year average, especially for wheat.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Regenerative Agriculture,

Precious water: Agribusiness must step up to conserve - Capitol Weekly

Sacramento should rein in corporate agriculture and put an end to new plantings of almond and other water-intensive crops.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Climate Change, Weather, Carbon Farming,

01/04/2023 SOURCE: www.knkx.org

No-till farming, cover crops reduce greenhouse gasses but cost growers at the start, study finds

Reducing carbon emissions caused by agriculture in Eastern Washington could cost growers. At least at the start.

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