John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Young Farmers, Ag Africa, Coronavirus/COVID,

Young farmers take up challenge to increase Grenada’s food supply | NOW Grenada

Due to the demand for produce during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown measures last year, Andall understood the magnitude the lack of food security can have on Grenada.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US,

Winners of the 2020 WI Soybean Contest are Announced - Cool Bean

The 1st place winner in Division 4, Midthun Bros of Arlington, grew Asgrow AG20X9 and harvested 105.18 bu/a.  Midthun Bros also won the 100 Bushel Award.  In second place, Digman Ridge Farms of Mount Hope grew Pioneer P28A42X and harvested 98.29 bu/a.  In Division 3, Thelen Sand & Gravel harvested 90.22 bu/a with Pioneer P24A80X […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Organic, Food/Nutrition, Consumer/Retail,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.fooddive.com

Organic produce sales growth tops 14% in 2020

The pandemic has helped push double-digit increases, but challenges loom for the category, from unsteady consumer income to uncertain supply chains.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Economics, Ag Innovation,

New generation of Wisconsin dairy farmers look for a future that keeps them on the land, following their passion

They're questioning whether they should keep going when the next round of hard times, which\u00a0never seems far away, could force them out of business.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.desmoinesregister.com

Iowa's ethanol production falls by 500 million gallon as Americans drive less due to COVID-19

With Americans driving less and using less fuel due to the coronavirus, Iowa ethanol production fell 12% in 2020 from 2019.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, USDA,

USDA projects lowest Nebraska winter wheat crop on-record

The United States Department of Agriculture Winter Wheat Seedings report shows a record-low number of acres planted to wheat in Nebraska. The January 12 report estimated the seeded area for 2021 at 810,000 acres in Nebraska.  The estimate is down from last year’s seeded area of 900,000. If the figure is realized, it would be [...]

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TOPIC(S): Trade (Commodities), USDA, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

Ag trade advisers named for next five years

Appointed advisors will serve until 2025 and provide technical expertise on trade policy matters.

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TOPIC(S): Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Ag Europe,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.vice.com

I Slaughter Animals for a Living. This Is How I Control My Emotions

"I've always had trouble with calves. They like to suck my fingers when I lead them into the slaughterhouse and they are just sweet and cute."

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Shea is acting chief of USDA; Biden freezes regulations

Kevin Shea became acting agriculture secretary with the arrival of the Biden administration on Wednesday, said a USDA spokesperson amid the appointment of several new officials.

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