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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Fertilizer,

How plants compensate symbiotic microbes

Combining economics, psychology and studies of fertilizer application, researchers find that plants nearly follow an ''equal pay for equal work'' rule when giving resources to partner microbes - except when those microbes underperform.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability,

WFU applauds big week of wins for family farmers

This week offered up some big victories for farmers and consumers at both the state and federal level. “It has been a whirlwind week in the realm of agricultural policy with many long-awaited victories for family farmers,” said Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden. “Our voices have been heard on these issues, and this week’s advancements on topics like right to repair, fair labeling, competitive markets, and local control will provide real benefits to farms across rural Wiscon

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Ag Tech,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

BASF, Bosch make joint venture official

The new business has received regulatory approval to market and sell farm tech tools.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Ranching, Animal Health,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: vetmed.tamu.edu

The Warning Signs Of Rabies In Cattle

Rabies is usually associated with dogs or bats, but it also can develop insidiously in a variety of mammals. Rabies in livestock, such as cattle, may be

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.publicnewsservice.org

Report: Indiana Farmers Planted More Cover Crops than Ever

INDIANAPOLIS -- There's good news for soil conservation efforts in a new survey by the Indiana Conservation Partnership: Farmers in the state planted roughly 1.5 million acres of cover crops this past year. Cover crops, which can be grasses, turnips, brassicas, rye grass, or other plants, can help prevent soil erosion by anchoring roots in place and providing a food source for beneficial organisms. They can also reduce runoff from fields that leads to nutrient pollution in waterways. ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, AgriBusiness,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.agrinews-pubs.com

AgriGold continues research, development of specialty products

AgriGold is continuing to develop specialty products for farmers who want to diversify their crops. The four main specialty corn products are waxy, hard endosperm/yellow food grade, white hybrid and conventional yellow dent.

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

07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.farmweekly.com.au

Wool opens strongly for new financial year

Wool market opens strongly for new financial year as highest price for Merino fleece in three years is sold.

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Consumer/Retail,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Survey: Consumers are willing to embrace gene edited foods if they understand their sustainability and health benefits

Consumer acceptance of gene edited foods. That’s the title of a research paper co-authored with Vicenzina Caputo and Valarie Kilders for the Food Industry

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Equipment/Machinery, Government / Policies,

07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

Biden Executive Order to Weigh in on Technology and Ownership Repair Rights

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Friday dealing with competition challenges in several major industries. Among the issues the White House will address is the right to repair, which has been a growing debate in agriculture as technology has increased in large equipment.

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Team AgWiki
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Topics: Agriculture US, Water,

Governor asks Californians to voluntarily cut water use

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked people and businesses in the nation's most populous state to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% as the Western United States weathers a drought that is rapidly emptying reservoirs relied on for agriculture, drinking water and fish habitat.

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