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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,

GM wheat variety with drought tolerance

"We think that the trifecta of herbicide, drought & frost tolerance is the next quantum leap in yield."

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics,

10/24/2020 SOURCE: www.newsbreak.com

Managing cover crops before corn focus of MU Strip Trial Program | News Break

The University of Missouri Extension is looking for farmers to participate in cover crop trials as part of the “MU Certified” Strip Trial Program. MU Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory, who leads the program, said this year’s farmer panel approved trials focused on improving the management of cover crops, particularly ahead of corn. “The farmer panel has encouraged us to work with farmers who have success with cover crops so we can learn and document what works,” Lory said.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Ag Innovation, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Turning streetwear into solar power plants

Dubendorf, Switzerland (SPX) Oct 23, 2020 - Our hunger for energy is insatiable, it even continues to rise with the increasing supply of new electronic gadgets. What's more, we are almost always on the move and thus permanently dependent on a

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Building a better future

How gender research supports rural women during times of crisis.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Poultry, Economics, Insects,

10/21/2020 SOURCE: www.wattagnet.com

Chickens love insects

One of the aspects of poultry welfare is whether birds can perform their natural behaviors -- like pecking the ground -- that although it gives us a check mark as thinking beings, I do not know if it helps the birds from a productive point of view.

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

Best farming practices for soil health vary by region | American Society of Agronomy

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TOPIC(S): Economics, Ag India, Climate Change,

10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.hindustantimes.com

Millions of farmers don’t have safeguards against climate change impact - india - Hindustan Times

The impact of climate change on India’s agriculture is more evident than ever before, but millions of small and marginal farmers do not have adequate safeguards, said a study released on Friday.

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