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08/02/2021 SOURCE: www.aginfo.net

Bring schools and students closer - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

A USDA grant program recently funded its most recent group of projects designed to bring schools and students closer to their local farmers and ranchers.

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Can we keep U.S. ag competitive with public research funding?

Q&A with K-State’s Dean of Agriculture Ernie Minton about public research funding needs.

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John LaRose Jr.
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World's tallest horse dies on Town of Dekorra family's farm

Big Jake was deemed the world's tallest horse in 2010. He passed away at the age of 20 at ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Women are future of agriculture

Agriculture is turning over a new leaf in West Virginia. The Future Farmers of America ann...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Wild bees need diverse agricultural landscapes

Mass-flowering crops such as oilseed rape or faba bean (also known as broad bean) provide valuable sources of food for bees, which, in turn, contribute to the pollination of both the crops and nearby ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Indian agri on the cusp of disruption, says Bain research report

Doubling farmer income could become a reality in the next few years...

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John LaRose Jr.
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'Cows are the new coal': Investor group urges governments to set clear emissions goals for agricultural sector

FAIRR group of investors warns of significant financial and environmental risks if 'cow shaped hole' at the heart of global decarbonisation efforts it not addressed

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John LaRose Jr.
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Agricultural education too 'stale' for tomorrow's farmers, says expert

Agricultural education is “stale” and in need of a shake-up to help tomorrow's farmers meet the challenges ahead, according to a leading veterinary consultant and educator, Tommy Heffernan, who said the sector is facing a decade of "massive change".

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John LaRose Jr.
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Penn State's 2021 agriculture expo returns in-person

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — After being canceled and shifted into a virtual format las...

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Microbe protects honey bees from fungal infections

IU researchers have identified a microbe that inhibits fungal growth in honey bees, which pollinate crucial crops.

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Bring schools and students closer - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Can we keep U.S. ag competitive with public research funding?

World's tallest horse dies on Town of Dekorra family's farm

Women are future of agriculture

Wild bees need diverse agricultural landscapes

Indian agri on the cusp of disruption, says Bain research report

'Cows are the new coal': Investor group urges governments to set clear emissions goals for agricultural sector

Agricultural education too 'stale' for tomorrow's farmers, says expert

Penn State's 2021 agriculture expo returns in-person

Microbe protects honey bees from fungal infections

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