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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Research,

Cover Crops Can Help Squash Plant Pathogens

After cash crops are harvested, many farmers plant cover crops to reduce erosion and help the soil retain nutrients, among other benefits. While cover crops ultimately improve the yields of cash crops through improved soil health, new research suggests that they might also protect them from disease.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,

Indian village where for farmers money really does grow on trees

Three years after planting, the farmer can mortgage the trees for a 10-year interest-free loan from the council which only has to be paid back if any of the trees are cut down

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Pest Control, GMO's, Insects, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

GM versions of fall armyworm can effectively control the insect pest, study confirms - Alliance for Science

Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, a new study finds. The peer-reviewed research, published in BMC Biotechnology Journal, found that Oxitec Ltd.’s Friendly technology can effectively reduce populations of fall armyworm, offering hope for long-term […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

PV to deliver 100% renewables at Australian mine

Remote power generation specialist Zenith Energy will build upon its renewable energy options at Western Australian miner IGO’s Nova nickel site to demonstrate that it is possible to use 100% renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Education, Animal Health,

Virtual tours make pig farming more transparent

2.02.2022 - University of Göttingen researchers investigate use of virtual reality glasses and tablet screens Many people would like to see better animal welfare and transparency in livestock farming. In recent years, agriculture has increasingly tried to be more open, for example through farm tours.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

What's the future of gene edited fish?

CRISPR-Cas9 is a popular and accessible gene editing tool. In aquaculture, it has been used to develop several fishes with targeted traits such a

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education,

7 Myths About Modern Agriculture and Precision Farming - PensacolaVoice Magazine 2022

Agriculture is one of the oldest practices of humankind that has fed civilizations and prevented us from starving. Like all other practices, it has evolved and become more efficient, feeding many more people. With the advent of the industrial revolution, we saw an exponential increase in business processes taking place Read More

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Poultry, Economics,

Catanduanes poultry raisers adopt communal approach, earns Php 27K

Three farmer-groups in Catanduanes accumulated a consolidated gross income of Php 27,385 from selling eggs in pieces and trays.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Fertilizer,

Revolutionary fertilizer helps farmers save time, money, environment

A revolutionary product gives farmers more time and money while also providing a sustainable solution to help the environment.

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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Research, Ag Tech,

Meet the next generation of California farmers: Robots

In California, the breadbasket of America, more than half of farmers there told a survey that they were unable to hire enough workers. Nine of out ten

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