John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Government / Policies,
Agriculture in PH: Barely surviving migration, conversion, poverty | Inquirer News
MANILA, Philippines — The month of June is coming to an end, so is the celebration of Rural Workers’ Month. The celebration, which aims to give recognition to the hardship, sacrifices, and contribution of rural workers to the country’s economic development, was made official through Proclamation No. 2418 signed in 1985 by the late dictator […]
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Andrew Chronister
Topics: Crop Dusting, Drones UAV, Insects,
Drone tech's next big target: insect pest management
Drones keep getting smaller, while their potential applications keep getting bigger. And now unmanned aircraft systems are taking on some of the world's biggest small problems: insect pests. From crop-munching caterpillars to disease-transmitting mosquitoes, insects that threaten crops, ecosystems, and public health are being targeted with new pest-management strategies that deploy drones for detection and control. A variety of these applications are featured in a new special collection in the Journal of Economic Entomology.
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Andrew Chronister
What technology can halt the unstoppable rise of the drones?
Although drones are convenient and accessible technology, are there even better alternatives?
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Beekeeping,
fascinating research on honey bee health
Four Nutrients in Flower Pollens Improve Honey Bee Gut Health : USDA ARS
For the first time, four nutritional compounds found in different flowers have been directly proven to enhance gut health of honey bees, boosting their immune system and increasing lifespan, based on a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service scientists.
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06/29/2021 SOURCE: www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ - ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (TSXV: BABY.V) (OTCQX: BABYF) (FSE: 0YL) ("Else" or the "Company") the Plant-Based baby, toddler and children...
Else Nutrition to launch Plant-Based Toddler Nutrition at Huckleberry's Natural Market
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06/29/2021 SOURCE: www.thegazette.com
Farmers reported many crops benefited from much-needed rain but more moisture is needed, especially in the northern two-thirds of the state. At the same time, other parts of the state got too much rain.
Fickle weather takes crops on roller coaster
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Team AgWiki
Why are food prices rising? Here are 4 key insights
IMF experts explore the implications of rising food prices and the causes behind it, which could impact emerging markets and developing economies the most.
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06/29/2021 SOURCE: www.farmweekly.com.au
Domestic chicken consumption continues to grow while red meat continues to decline.
Chicken giving lamb and beef a run for their money
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06/29/2021 SOURCE: msutoday.msu.edu
MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade
Ask the Expert: How to make agriculture more sustainable
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Equine/Horse, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe,
Draught wines: French vineyards rediscover the power of horses
Working horses not only outperform tractors on tricky terrain but provide a natural way to improve health of soil and crops
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