John LaRose Jr. 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 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 […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Conservation/Tillage, Water, USDA,

ISA and IL Corn Invest in Conservation via the PCM Program

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) have teamed up to research on-farm conservation practices and the financial implications of their adoption via the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Commodity/Trade Groups,

Column: U.S. soybean rally offers modest help toward China’s Phase 1 goals

U.S. soybean export prices have recently topped six-year highs, which in theory would help China meet its agricultural trade promises to the United States in a speedier fashion.

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TOPIC(S): Pest Control, Insects, Ag Africa,

12/14/2020 SOURCE: english.mathrubhumi.com

How to get rid of locusts?

What will we do when locusts come again? Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers ..

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US,

12/14/2020 SOURCE: foodtank.com

Midwest Nonprofit Saves Family Farms and Ranches from Crisis

Farm Rescue is a nonprofit based in Horace, North Dakota that works to help farmers and ranchers in need.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Ranching,

12/14/2020 SOURCE: www.aginfo.net

USDA Approves $17 Million Purchase of Bison Meat - AG INFORMATION NETW

USDA Approves $17 Million Purchase of Bison Meat

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Agriculture US,

12/14/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Shearers top Pennsylvania soybean contest

Mike and Bob Shearer had a winning yield of 100.69 bushels an acre.

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