09/06/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu
Some agricultural students at the University of Ghana are urging youth to support the adoption of genetically modified (GMO) technology to help improve farm productivity and ensure food security. “With respect to health, environment and economic factors, genetically modified organisms are considered an improvement and I would admonish us all to embrace it,” said student […]
Minds open as University of Ghana students debate the use of GMO crops in their country - Alliance for Science
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09/06/2022 SOURCE: www2.ljworld.com
HAYS — Kansas farmers battered by drought and heat now have more weather to worry about — in outer space. An expected surge in solar flares over the next several years will likely send massive bursts of radiation hurtling toward our atmosphere. And that would threaten satellite signals. That matters to farmers because much of […]
How weather in outer space could cost Midwestern farmers $1 billion
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09/05/2022 SOURCE: www.dailysabah.com
Although many analysts see an energy partnership between Israel and Türkiye as key, some say ties can flourish further with cooperation in a host of other...
Israeli, Turkish agriculture collaboration promises rich harvests
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09/01/2022 SOURCE: theplantguide.net
There are many statistical measures that show how productive the U.S. is. Its economy is the largest in the world and grew at a rate of 4.1 percent last quarter, its fastest pace since 2014. Read more…
Here's How America Uses Its Land - The Plant Guide
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Precision AG , Research, USDA,
Million dollar federal appropriation links Grand Farm to NDSU and USDA, with eye on advancing precision ag
A $1 million appropriation came through funding for USDA ARS to enter into cooperative agreements with universities and outside organizations, including Grand Farm, that are focused on precision agriculture research.
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08/30/2022 SOURCE: www.nature.com
Scientific Reports - Citizen science monitoring reveals links between honeybee health, pesticide exposure and seasonal availability of floral resources
Citizen science monitoring reveals links between honeybee health, pesticide exposure and seasonal availability of floral resources
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08/30/2022 SOURCE: today.tamu.edu
Aug. 20 is National Honey Bee Day. Here's how Texas A&M's Honey Bee Research Program is working to better understand this "keystone species."
Aggies Working To Protect One Of Nature's Most Critical Species, The Honey Bee
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Dairy, Research, Ag Innovation,
Dairy and Almond Groups Partner on Healthy Soils Research
UC Davis evaluates use of compost pellets made from dairy manure and almond twigs. Building healthy soils has tremendous benefits. Increasing the amount of organic matter within the soil can improve water retention and protection, reduce erosion, sequester carbon, and improve crop yields. Increasing water scarcity and severe drought conditions make boosting soil resilience an even greater priority for California. Researchers are exploring how the environmental benefits of healthy soils initiativ
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08/26/2022 SOURCE: ucanr.edu
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