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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Sustainability, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Pollinators,

Will Putting Honey Bees on Public Lands Threaten Native Bees?

As suitable sites become scarce, commercial beekeepers are increasingly moving their hives to U.S. public lands. But scientists warn that the millions of introduced honey bees pose a risk to native species, outcompeting them for pollen and altering fragile plant communities.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Research, USDA, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,

USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group of voices are heard, USDA is seeking written comments and will host a public listening session on April 22, 2021.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Sustainability,

Vermont Farmer Says ‘Find Your People, Find Your Peers’

Successful women supporting and mentoring other women interested in advancing their careers is commonplace in corporate America. This type of supportive professional relationship is found in other business environments as well, including agriculture and farming.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Education,

Why regenerative agriculture must be measured

The old adage of “what gets measured gets managed” is just as true here as it has ever been.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

Are Huge Tree Planting Projects More Hype than Solution?

High-profile programs aimed at planting billions of trees are being launched worldwide. But a growing number of scientists are warning that these massive projects can wreck natural ecosystems, dry up water supplies, damage agriculture, and push people off their land.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe, Government / Policies, Weather,

France declares agricultural 'disaster' after spring frosts damage vineyards

The French government has declared an agricultural disaster after an unusual early spring frost damaged crops and vines across the country.

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Brandon Lance
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Before you continue to YouTube

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Young Farmers, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Education,

FMC India launches a multi-year Science Leaders Scholarship Program to promote agricultural research - India CSR Network

FMC hosts a state-of-the-art discovery chemistry centre in Hyderabad, engaged in new molecule discovery for India and the world, as well as an R&D facility in Gujarat that does discovery biology work, including testing of molecules on target pests.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Ag Global Specialty Food, Education,

Chipotle To Offer Free Degrees In Agriculture, Culinary, And Hospitality To Employees - Apr 8, 2021

Get to know us better, or learn about what we're up to when we're not rolling your favorite burrito.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Coffee/Tea, Jobs, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, World Population,

Aequitas - The Real Specialty Coffee

Saying that women work hard may sound like an unnecessary statement. They are majority in some professions, but do not occupy many spaces of power. The coffee industry, as well as everywhere else, has diverse voices and feminine work that are worthy of visibility. In March, The International Women

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