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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, USDA, World Population, Education,

Clemson researchers collaborate with others to help Carolina cotton conserve soil · Clemson News

BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Earth’s population is expected to increase by more than 2 billion people by 2050 and, to help ensure there is enough food and fiber to go around, keeping soils healthy is crucial. Bhupinder Farmaha, a soil nutrient […]

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Chris Feix
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Topics: Food Waste, Transportation, Government / Policies,

Pandemic “doom shopping” is clogging up shipping ports. That means a lot of food destined for export is getting stuck.

Ocean carriers are making it more difficult and costly to ship American food exports. Industry groups want federal regulators to clamp down.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Jobs, Economics, USDA, Government / Policies, Weather,

Post-USDA, Northey eyes consulting on climate, water quality, conservation - Iowa Capital Dispatch

Former Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey’s new job could involve consulting on climate change, water quality, and conservation.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Climate Change,

Something to watch this crop season

USDA declares agricultural disaster designation for MT and WY counties due to drought

On March 5, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 19 counties in W...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Aquaculture/Fish Farming,

03/10/2021 SOURCE: www.kcur.org

Kansas City's Green Acres Fish Farm Offers Hope And Healthy Food To Families In Need

As more Americans go without enough food during the coronavirus pandemic, one East Community nonprofit is trying to fill a gap in its community. It's the brainchild of the late local lawmaker Carol Coe.

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Organic, Ag India,

03/10/2021 SOURCE: www.sapiens.org

What Problems Does Organic Cotton Solve?

Organic cotton agriculture in India fails, resoundingly, to produce as much cotton as conventional methods. But what if that’s not the point?

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Fruit, USDA,

03/10/2021 SOURCE: www.freshplaza.com

USDA: Minimal change for Florida production in March Citrus Forecast

In its March forecast, the United States Department of Agriculture projected a minor decrease in production of Florida Oranges and kept Florida Grapefruit steady for the 2020-21 season.…

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TOPIC(S): Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Ag Tech,

03/10/2021 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

The Nature Conservancy invests in five agtech companies

The Nature Conservancy aims to prime the pump for sustainable innovation across investment sectors by investing in companies that target soil health solutions.

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Team AgWiki
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For U.S. Farmers, China Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

Agricultural exports to China are surging three years after the start of a painful trade war, but American farmers remain concerned about the risks of relying on one big market.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Dairy, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Chinese demand for liquid milk surges

Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the coming decade.

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