Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Biotech, Ag North America,

Mexican farmers and scientists speak out against government's anti-biotech agenda - Alliance for Science

The Mexican government’s nonstop attacks on genetically modified (GM) crops — resulting most recently in a ban on GM maize — has fueled concerns among many of the country’s farmers and scientists. Farmers are worried that they may not have access to innovative crop varieties needed in the fields, while scientists are facing severe funding […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Fertilizer,

Soil degradation costs U.S. corn farmers a half-billion dollars every year | Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News

Credit: Pexels One-third of the fertilizer applied to grow corn in the U.S. each year simply compensates for the ongoing loss of soil fertility, leading to more than a half-billion dollars in extra costs to U.S. farmers every year, finds new research from the University of Colorado Boulder published last…

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Technologies that will change agriculture

Robots are well suited for the three D’s, says Saik – work that is dangerous, dirty, and dull. Agriculture has all three.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag United Kingdom, Ag Europe, World Population,

How are Things Panning Out for UK & EU Agri-Food Producers After Brexit?

Nearly two weeks have passed since the new post-Brexit trade rules agreed upon just days before the transition period expired came into force. While British food...

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: www.fb.org

Farm Bureau 2021 Virtual Convention Wednesday Preview: YF&R Final Four Discussion Meet and Fireside Chat with Mike Rowe

The American Farm Bureau’s final day of virtual convention programming includes the much-anticipated final round of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet and a conversation with the country’s leading advocate for skilled labor.

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: www.google.com

The farm of the future could be hiding inside this shipping container

It's called The Cube, and it could bring farming to urban environments.

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: m.timesofindia.com

Kerala drafting own farm law, says agriculture minister | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India

The government is in the process of framing a law as an alternative to the farm laws amended by the Centre, agriculture minister V S Sunil Kumar said

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Soil Loss Costs U.S. Corn Farmers Half a Billion Dollars Each Year

Soil deterioration has become one of the largest problems facing agriculture the past several years.

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01/13/2021 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Soil Loss Costs U.S. Corn Farmers Half a Billion Dollars Each Year

Soil deterioration has become one of the largest problems facing agriculture the past several years.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Climate Change, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Agriculture must be part of climate change negotiations, says Farm Bureau | Food and Environment Reporting Network

Although blamed for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture has a "great track record" through land stewardship and biofuels in mitigating climate change, says Zippy Duvall…

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