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Specialists harbor hopes, fears for Afghan farmers

‘I’m very skeptical of the Taliban,’ former WSU international specialist says.

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Topics: Water, Fruit, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Ag Africa,

East Africa's banana farmers welcome new varieties that resist disease and drought - Alliance for Science

Plant breeders in Uganda and Tanzania have developed drought-tolerant and disease-resistant banana hybrids that are intended to support the commercialization of East Africa’s banana sector. The response to the new hybrids has been positive from more than 1,350 Ugandan and Tanzania smallholder banana farmers who have struggled to sustain their plantations beyond four or five […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pesticides, AgriBusiness, US EPA,

08/20/2021 SOURCE: www.nytimes.com

E.P.A. to Block Pesticide Tied to Neurological Harm in Children

The agency will reverse a Trump-era decision to keep chlorpyrifos, one of the most common pesticides, in use.

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Here's why the ultra-wealthy like Bill Gates and Thomas Petterfy are investing in U.S. farmland

An estimated 30% of all farmland is owned by landlords who don’t farm themselves, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture,

Slugs and snails, destructors of crops and gardens, could be controlled by bread dough

New research from Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of controlling these serious pests ...

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Topics: Vegetables, Ag Podcast US, Gardening, Urban Farming,

How To Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden - Simple Secrets That Work!

Jim and Mary discuss how to best fertilize your vegetable garden, including what to fertilize with, and when the best time to apply it is.

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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Gardening, Urban Farming, Pollinators,

6 Fall Vegetables To Plant & Harvest In 45 Days - How To Grow More Now!

Check out these 6 fall vegetable crops you can plant and harvest in under 45 days. Believe it or not, there is still time to grow your food!

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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Antibiotics, Goats, Research, Education,

How to prevent frothy bloat in Goats

Goat farming | Bloat | Causes | Prevention

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Topics: Fruit, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Ag South America,

In First, Israeli Avocado Farmers to Grow Superfood in Morocco to Meet Surge in Global Demand

An avocado farm off the coast of Lagos, Portugal. Photo: Reuters Israel’s largest grower and exporter of citrus is for …

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Regenerative Agriculture, Consumer/Retail,

08/19/2021 SOURCE: foodtank.com

Colorado Restaurants Support Local Climate Farming Projects

Restaurants and diners in Colorado can support agricultural climate solutions with Boulder County’s new program, Restore Colorado.

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