TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Economics, Pollinators,

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

Bees everywhere on highway after crash in Pennsylvania

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – A crash involving a flat bed truck hauling...

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TOPIC(S): Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics, Beef Cattle,

10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.hdnews.net

Beef continues to rule economically in Kansas

Once again, beef leads the pack in sales and jobs for Kansas’ agricultural businesses.Co...

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Economics, Hemp, Sustainability, Research, Education,

10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.marijuanamoment.net

Feds Fund Research On Whether Cows Can Eat Hemp Without Milk Drinkers Getting High

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently took to Twitter to publicize a $200,000 grant it awarded to researchers investigating whether or not feeding hemp to livestock leads to unacceptable concentrations of cannabinoids in resulting food for human consumption. Scientists at Kansas State University are conducting the studies, which will help inform policies on whether […]

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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Economics, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Choosing the right cover crop to protect the soil | News Break

Farmers around the world are keen to protect their most important asset: their soil. The soil supports and enriches their crops. But the relatively thin layer of topsoil can readily wash away into streams, carrying unwanted nutrients with it. Enter cover crops. Cover crops are inedible plants grown during the...

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Topics: Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Chinese solar investments in Central Asia: A snapshot

After years of making big promises to invest in solar, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are now competing to open the largest solar fields in Central Asia. And

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TOPIC(S): Jobs, Economics, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Helping the farmers during the corona crisis

Orna Moller is lending Western Galilee agriculture a helping hand by organizing a market in her own home.

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TOPIC(S): Organic, Poultry, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.perthnow.com.au

Aussies go crazy for more eggs

Aussie farmers are hiring more staff to cope with the demand for local produce, including eggs, which has seen profits soar higher.

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TOPIC(S): Fruit, Economics, Ag Africa, World Population,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke

Avocado still the fruit to bet on, farmers assured

Tesco, a UK firm has suspended exports of avocados from Kakuzi

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TOPIC(S): Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.watoday.com.au

'Deeply concerning pattern': COVID outbreaks detected in two livestock ships docked off WA

The vessels are the third and fourth ships to sail into WA waters with COVID-19 cases on board in less than three weeks, sparking a call by Health Minister Roger Cook for increased safety measures.

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TOPIC(S): Economics, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Middle East,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.albawaba.com

The 5 Poorest Arab Countries and the Reasons Behind Their Poverty | Al Bawaba

While the Arab World includes one of the world's largest oil reserves making many of its countries amongst the world's wealthiest, it also includes some