John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Pollinators,

World food security affected by a shortage of pollinating insects

PRESS RELEASE - Crops that are pollinated by insects provide over a third of what the world eats. An international team involving INRA has revealed that increasing the quantity and variety of pollinating insects can increase crop yields by over 20% at the international level. These results, the product of a vast study conducted in 12 countries over a five-year period, appear in the 22 January 2016 edition of Science. The study highlights the importance of ecological intensification in agriculture in improving world food security and protecting pollinating insects and biodiversity.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture,

Reporting for this story was underwritten by a grant from Organic Valley. This is an important story for all of us in agriculture to read...and likely find someone to respond to the science that is referenced in the article.

Can Organic Farming Solve the Climate Crisis? | Civil Eats

With regenerative agriculture gaining traction, the organic industry is positioning itself as leading the way on carbon sequestration. The research is promising—but inconclusive.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation,

FDA approves genetically engineered pigs

Genetically engineered pigs approved for food and medical use

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Innovation,

Wild crops could save our food system — if we don't destroy them first

Wild plants keep saving humans from starvation: Endangered sunflowers, lost Native American crops, and rare walnut trees.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Consumer/Retail, Food Security/Shortage,

12/15/2020 SOURCE: www.dairyfoods.com

Yoplait, Jennifer Lopez to launch Lids to Feed America program

At a time when many things in the world remain uncertain, food banks continue to be a lifeline for families when it comes to putting food on the table.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Alfalfa/Hay,

12/15/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

A first-generation farmer growing a niche farm business in a pandemic year

“I went from 800th of an acre my first year to now 40-50 acres today."

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TOPIC(S): Food Waste, Ag United Kingdom, Food Security/Shortage,

12/15/2020 SOURCE: www.wired.co.uk

These photos prove a future with no waste is possible

As humans squander the Earth’s resources and throw away unwanted goods, meet the companies and communities offering ways of transforming waste back into reusable products

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Old model of agriculture is a drag on the economy, rural living. New farm laws offer a way out

The next revolution — Green Revolution 2.0 — will come through in-depth research, better investment opportunities and access to the market. The three farm laws are a revolutionary step in that direction.

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Andrew Chronister
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Agriculture Drone Market to Hit USD 3,697.4 Million by 2027; Increasing Adoption of Smart Agriculture Technologies in Developed Nations to Fuel Growth, Says Fortune Business Insights

Top companies covered in the agriculture drone market are Delair Tech SAS (France), Parrot...

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Andrew Chronister
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Contractor expects more farm use for drone technology - Brownfield Ag News

A custom applicator who uses a drone predicts the aerial technology will be more common on farms in five years. Michael Maguire is a Wisconsin contractor for Iowa City, Iowa based Rantizo, and does custom seeding and spraying for farm fields. He says, “Drones, I think, are going to be more of a mainstay. I […]