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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Cotton, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Research, Genes /Genetics, Pollinators,

Modified genes can distort wild cotton’s interactions with insects

In a Yucatan nature park, engineered genes influence nectar production, affecting ants’ and maybe pollinators’ attraction to the wild cotton plants.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Insects,

Focusing on ‘murder hornets’ distorts the view of invasive species | Science News

2021’s first “murder hornet” is yet another arrival. This is the not-so-new normal.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beef Cattle, Research, Ag Europe, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture,

Masks for cows? Cargill tries methane-absorbing wearable device

Cargill Inc. is partnering with Zelp Ltd., a U.K.-based startup, to distribute devices tha...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Water, Climate Change, Weather,

Mexico water supply buckles on worsening drought, putting crops at risk

A long-term drought that has hit two-thirds of Mexico looks set to worsen in coming weeks, with forecasts warning of high temperatures, crop damage and water shortages.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Commodities, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Potatoes, Trade (Commodities), Weather,

Heat wave will impact crops and animals

As the Magic Valley prepares for potentially record setting heat next week, farmers, potat...

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TOPIC(S): Lamb/Sheep, Ag United Kingdom, Ag Australia/NZ,

07/02/2021 SOURCE: www.fwi.co.uk

Lamb prices rally after plunge in deadweight values - Farmers Weekly

Lamb prices have had a very mixed week with sharp declines in live markets early on, followed by rises that helped values regain ground. AHDB figures for

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US,

07/02/2021 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

Markets rally on USDA reports showing reduced acreage of corn and soybeans | Agweek

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Quarterly Grain Stocks estimate and Planted Acreage estimate showed fewer acres than expected of corn and soybeans, leading to continued concerns about tightening stocks of both crops.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Food Waste, Climate Change,

What to do with food waste? Well, that depends

The expected decline in the number of landfills across the United States coupled with bans on disposing large amounts of organic waste in landfills that have been enacted in multiple states has prompted ...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Commodities,

In-state soybean crush plant finally a reality for bean growers

SPIRITWOOD, N.D. – Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) plans to build the state’s first-ever ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Livestock/Meat, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Ag Australia/NZ,