11/13/2020 SOURCE: brownfieldagnews.com

Concerns about red meat demand as COVID looms over holidays - Brownfield Ag News

The president of Global Commodity Analytics says the spike in COVID-19 cases could not come at a worse time for livestock producers. Mike Zuzolo tells Brownfield that’s because the holidays are right around the corner. “(We’re) Heading into some of the key meat featuring and seasonals that we rely upon to consume a lot of […]

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Topics: Ag India, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities),

RCEP nations to sign Asian trade megadeal, with clause for India

China, Japan and dozen other countries reach long-sought pact after 'blood, sweat and tears'

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11/13/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Bosch and BASF establish joint digital technology venture

First joint product to be released in Brazil, followed by Europe and North America.

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Topics: Education U.S. NorthEast, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Weather,

Predicting plant water needs in a warmer, drier world

New research suggests dry air and warmer temperatures may prompt bigger than expected changes in how water moves through plants. The adjustment may allow plants to survive with less water in future droughts, while downshifting how much carbon they absorb.

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Topics: Precision AG , Sustainability, GMO's, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,

Genetically modified soybean gains EU Commission approval

The European Commission authorised a genetically modified soybean for food and feed, but not cultivation, on Monday (28 September), paving the way for a full launch of the variety in the US and Canada in 2021.

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Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Crop Consultant, Economics, Drones UAV, Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Coronavirus reveals need to bridge the digital divide | UNCTAD

The global crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed us further into a digital world, and changes in behaviour are likely to have lasting effects when the economy starts to pick up. But not everyone is ready to embrace a more digitized existence.

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,

U.S. corn crop increasingly sensitive to drought

New management approaches and technology have allowed the U.S. Corn Belt to increase yields despite some changes in climate. However, soil sensitivity to drought has increased significantly, according to a new study that could help identify ways to reverse the trend.

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Topics: Ag Innovation, GE Trees, Plant Breeding,

Can an ambitious breeding effort save North America’s ash trees?

Millions of trees have succumbed to an invasive beetle, but a few show signs of resistance

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A significant piece of research on Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability.


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Topics: Education U.S. SouthWest, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Ag Global Specialty Food, Pecans,

Texas A&M AgriLife offers consumer tips on pecans | AgriLife Today

Changes in consumer behavior - cooking, health - have greatly enhanced the interest in pecans as both a holiday and everyday food.

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