John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ, Pollinators,

Cotton heatwave pollination riddle solved

A valuable research breakthrough from Macquarie Uni may lead to more heat tolerant cotton varieties.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Equine/Horse, Education,

Trim Excess Pounds From Your Equine Athlete – The Horse

Follow these straightforward steps to help your horse lose weight and gain a competitive advantage.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Equine/Horse, Coronavirus/COVID, Education,

COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners – The Horse

The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has changed how we interact with each other and care for our horses.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

5 world hunger facts you need to know | World Vision

Around the world, 690 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Here are five facts you should know about global hunger and nutrition.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Organic, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Comboyne dairy clean sweep

Top Norco dairyman no stranger to winning awards for best quality with herd management central to success.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Agriculture in 2020: Good for some, not for others | The Globe

Livestock producers challenged by COVID-19; crop farmers enjoy better weather, better yields in 2020

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Conservation/Tillage, USDA,

USDA seeks comments on whether to destroy double-crested cormorants in Ohio

USDA published a document examining damage from double-crested cormorants in Ohio. The agency is accepting comments through Jan. 15.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, GMO's, Biotech,

12/31/2020 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

GM eggplant helps farmers reduce pesticide use and increase profits, study finds - Alliance for Science

Bangladeshi farmers significantly reduced pesticide use and increased their profits by growing genetically modified (GM) eggplant, a new study confirms. Farmers growing insect-resistant Bt brinjal (eggplant) improved their yields by 51 percent and cut pesticide costs by 37.5 percent, according to the study published last month in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. “Bt brinjal, […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

From record foodgrain production to farmer protests, eventful year for growing agri sector - Times of India

India Business News: Agriculture sector had an eventful 2020. Where on one hand, it achieved record foodgrain production despite the Covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand,

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Alfalfa/Hay, Research,

12/31/2020 SOURCE: www.machinefinder.com

MU Extension Agronomist Offers Considerations for Proper Hay Storage

To provide more insight into proper hay storage, Jim Humphrey, a University of Missouri agronomist and member of the NRCS+MU Grasslands Project, is sharing his tips. Learn more.

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