Sustainability
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, USDA,

USDA projects lowest Nebraska winter wheat crop on-record

The United States Department of Agriculture Winter Wheat Seedings report shows a record-low number of acres planted to wheat in Nebraska. The January 12 report estimated the seeded area for 2021 at 810,000 acres in Nebraska.  The estimate is down from last year’s seeded area of 900,000. If the figure is realized, it would be [...]

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01/21/2021 SOURCE: www.weforum.org

This light show in a field isn’t just pretty – it’s helping grow crops with less need for pesticides

Art, innovation and sustainable agriculture collide, creating an illuminating new way to grow food.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research,

Soybean farmers asked to complete survey | The Globe

Asks growers a series of questions gauging their top production concerns and priorities

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Water, Sustainability, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Beef Cattle, Ag United Kingdom, seafood,

Seaweed farms off the Welsh coast could help tackle carbon emissions

Carbon Kapture , an environmental start-up, says it plans to establish eight initial kelp farms next February, to harvest late in 2021, with 50 more to follow in October.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Jobs, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Labor,

Veg growers dump $150,000 worth of celery crops due to picker shortage

Growers in Victoria's Lindenow Valley have dumped crops due to a drastic shortage of seasonal workers caused by the COVID-19 travel bans.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Fruit, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Australia/NZ, Weather,

Millions of dollars worth of crops destroyed in 'absolutely terrifying' freak storm

Millions of dollars worth of fruit and vegetable crops are destroyed in several parts of Victoria as a freak hailstorm sweeps through, leaving stunned farmers to count the cost.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

Little evidence coffee companies' sustainability efforts have impact: Report

There is little evidence efforts by the world's top coffee roasters and traders to prevent human rights and environmental abuses are having any ...

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01/15/2021 SOURCE: www.arkansasonline.com

Online video series on sustainable agriculture returns in '21

Outreach educators with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will continue an online video series focused on sustainable agriculture in 2021.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Government / Policies,

Farm laws have potential to represent significant step forward for agriculture reforms in India: IMF | India News - Times of India

India News: The IMF believes the farm bills passed by the Indian govt have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms, but a s

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