John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Climate Change,
Engineering crops of the future: CRISPR approaches to develop climate-resilient and disease-resistant plants
To meet increasing global food demand, breeders and scientists aim to improve the yield and quality of major food crops. Plant diseases threaten food security and are expected to increase because of climate change. CRISPR genome-editing technology opens new opportunities to engineer disease resistance traits. With precise genome engineering and transgene-free applications, CRISPR is expected to resolve the major challenges to crop improvement. Here, we discuss the latest developments in CRISPR technologies for engineering resistance to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests. We conclude by highlighting current concerns and gaps in technology, as well as outstanding questions for future research.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag North America, Education,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Education,
The Implications of Evolution in Agriculture
Evolutionary processes affect all living organisms, and their impact also affects agricultural practices.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Jobs, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
The Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture
Although COVID-19 is a health crisis, it has further complicated many of the challenges that currently affect the global agricultural industry.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Nagaland Facing Drought-Like Situation, says Agriculture Production Commissioner
Nagaland is facing a drought-like situation with reports of water shortage coming in from across the state, a senior official said. Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Kikheto Sema said seeds have not germinated due to the shortage of water amid the shortfall in rain, and the few seeds that have germinated have failed to survive. Speaking […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Precision AG , Commodities, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Sugar Beets, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,
“Dominating” fungus could provide solution to producing more biofuels and valuable chemicals
The discovery of a novel enzyme that releases a valuable chemical from agricultural waste could provide an important breakthrough in the upscaling of renewable fuels and chemicals, a new study shows.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
2021 Economic Outlook for U.S. Agriculture | AgAmerica
Learn how U.S. agriculture has rebounded from 2020 events and the outlook ahead from AgAmerica's Chief Economist, Dr. John Penson.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag North America, Education,
Olds and Lethbridge Colleges form agriculture research partnership - Red Deer Advocate
Colleges have signed a memorandum of understanding focused on applied agriculture research
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Sustainability,
SE Minnesota Self-Guided Cover Crop Tour
Visit 7 farms with 9 sites from April to July 2021 to see various ways southeastern Minnesota farmers are successfully growing cover crops.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Poultry, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa,
Banker-turned-poultry farmer becomes champion for African agriculture
“If we must satisfy Africa’s food security with our growing population, then there must be high commercialization of agriculture. That is modern farming.” – Ayotomiwa Yinka Ogunsua, poultry farme...
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