John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Equipment/Machinery, Research,
Dairy Cow Hoof Care 101 — Derrick Josi | TDF Honest Farming
In short, just like we cut our toenails, cows’ hooves are consistently growing and need trimmed. Basically, it’s good hygiene. We have the cows’ hooves trimmed on a regular basis to maintain welfare and to prevent lameness.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial),
Sturgeon revered by Menominee people, who inspired Wisconsin's sturgeon spearing season
A look at the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the sturgeon to the Menominee people ahead of the annual sturgeon spearing season in Wisconsin.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag Australia/NZ,
Carbon neutral, zero waste agenda to help pork market growth
A pork industry export marketing push is being backed up by a goal to go carbon neutral by 2025.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Economics, Jobs US,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Termite gut microbes could aid biofuel production - American Chemical Society
Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have found that microbes from the guts of certain termite species can help break down lignin, a particularly tough polymer in straw.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
India's recovery gathers pace on good agri show, falling Covid cases: S&P
India faces a permanent loss of output versus its pre-pandemic path, suggesting a long-term production deficit equivalent to about 10 per cent of GDP
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa,
Soybean Innovation Lab provides knowledge that assists soybean production in Africa
URBANA, Ill. – Soybean production in Africa and other developing regions has the potential to alleviate hunger and boost local economies. But the transition from traditional crops such as cowpea or cassava to a major commercial crop such as soybean is fraught with challenges.
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Isaac L
Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics, Beef Cattle, Weather,
Cold stress: late winter storms cause challenges for cattle
A Kansas State University beef cattle specialist is urging the state’s producers to continue monitoring their cattle’s condition, especially during periods when Mother Nature sends her winter chill.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics,
Agricultural Economic Insights | How High? Farmland Values in 2021
The farm economy turnaround has made its way to the farmland market. This week’s post reviews key fundamentals and lies ahead for farmland values in 2021.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Jobs, Economics, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies,
In the backdrop of the challenges of fourth industrial revolution, agriculture needs disruptive digital thinking
There is a need to take a comprehensive view for a new economic model in the backdrop of the highly distorted economic inequality, impending large-scale job losses sealing opportunity for shifting people from agriculture to other sectors.
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