Sustainability
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Using Food Waste Byproducts for Agricultural Purposes

There's a better end for used food than taking up space in landfills and contributing to global warming.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture,

01/29/2021 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

Opinion Article

Op-ed: Biden administration should look to regenerative agriculture to help advance climate action

Agriculture must play a key role in helping to bring climate change policy solutions to fruition —and regenerative agriculture can help achieve that.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability,

Pilot phase of Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark launches | AGDAILY

The new Sustainably Grown U.S. Soy mark will recognize those soybeans originated from a system of continuous environmental improvement.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.agrinews-pubs.com

Sustainability at core of food supply chain

Sustainability conversations are happening across the food value chain. Key issues include air quality, water quality, soil health, carbon sequestration, land use, habitat management, pollinators, health and wellness, economic performance and market presence.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

Bacterial seed endophyte shapes disease resistance in rice

In rice, one endophyte (Sphingomonas melonis) colonizes seeds and produces anthranilic acid, which confers resistance to a bacterial pathogen (Burkholderia plantarii) in the plant.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Sorghum, Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Young agri-entrepreneur shines in rural Zimbabwe

While agriculture forms an integral part of Zimbabwe’s economy, many young people still think of it as back-breaking labor that offers little economic benefit. However, things are slowly changing, …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Fertilizer, World Population, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture,

‘White gold’ guano fertilizer drove agricultural intensification in the Atacama Desert from ad 1000

The source of pre-Inca agriculture in the Atacama Desert of Chile has been the subject of multiple theories, but this Article uses preserved maize remains to deduce that coastal guano deposits were utilized in an impressive display of social and ecological sophistication.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Agriculture Minister won't rule out WA Government intervention to save dairy industry

WA consumers may be asked to pay more for their milk if the State Government accepts an industry proposal to introduce a new retail levy.

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