John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Rice, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Sweet Corn, World Population,

Biosecurity boost to stop top threat khapra beetle

The khapra beetle is one of the nation's most dangerous biosecurity threats.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crawfish, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Government / Policies,

Young Fishermen’s Development Act approved by Congress - The Cordova Times

Bipartisan legislation similar to programs that provide training, apprenticeships and additional support in the agriculture industry has passed both houses of Congress, in support of the next generation of commercial seafood harvesters.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Beekeeping, Economics, Research, World Population, Pollinators,

Variety: the spice of life for bumblebees

The research team led by the University of Göttingen is analyzing the foraging behavior of bees using pollen DNA The yield and quality of many crops benefit from pollination, but it is not just hon…

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Climate Change, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

12/30/2020 SOURCE: www.vox.com

Meatless meat is going mainstream. Now Big Food wants in.

Companies are pledging to sell you more plant-based meat and dairy to fight climate change (and cash in on a growing trend).

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Dr. Nimrod Israely on LinkedIn: After YEARS 🥇🥈🥉of hard work and endless efforts in India 🇮🇳,

After YEARS 🥇🥈🥉of hard work and endless efforts in India 🇮🇳, we started all from the beginning... in Africa 🌍. Just like in India, in Africa, too...

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Education U.S. NorthEast, Food/Nutrition, Sweet Corn, World Hunger, World Population,

Cash in on the health benefits of corn

Many of us have great summer memories surrounding sweet corn. In the Midwest, when sweet corn is ready, our meals take on a different look as ears of corn make their way to our plates. But there’s more to corn than just the version on the cob.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Goats, Research, World Population,

Reducing transmission risk of livestock disease | Penn State University

According to a new study, the risk of transmitting the livestock virus PPRV, which threatens 80% of the world’s sheep and goats, increases with certain husbandry practices, including attendance at seasonal grazing camps and the introduction of sheep and goats to the herd.

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Isaac L Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, AgriBusiness,

8 Best Chicken Feeds Reviewed (Dec. 2020)

Best chicken feed can secure the wellbeing of your chicks and the eggs they produce, and our article gives info needed to buy the best one for your flock

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Organic, Sustainability, Urban Farming,

Millennial farmer’s passion for growing own food motivated him to establish a farm

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught him how to appreciate nature. Over time, it was this experience that inspired him to become a farm owner himself. “I've always been into

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