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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Fertilizer, Ag India, USDA,

03/24/2022 SOURCE: www.courierpress.com

USDA grants may help Indiana farmers move on from foreign fertilizer, spur U.S. production

USDA announced $250 million investment to bolster domestic fertilizer production as prices skyrocket due to Russia’s price hike, limited supplies, high energy costs, high global demand and grain prices.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics,

"315,000 jobs contributing $17.57 billion in wages"

Iowa agriculture 'feeds' economy and creates jobs, report says

The report, commissioned by 30 food and agricultural groups, highlights the total impact of agriculture from the farm through the supply chain.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.investing.com

Where Are Wheat And Corn Headed As Russia Grain-Supply Rollercoaster Pauses? | Investing.com

Commodities Analysis by Investing.com (Barani Krishnan/Investing.com) covering: US Wheat Futures, US Corn Futures. Read Investing.com (Barani Krishnan/Investing.com)'s latest article on Investing.com

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.itnewsonline.com

CIBO Announces CIBO Grower: New Application Provides Access to Incentive Programs for Regenerative Farming

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Ranching, Weather,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

USDA Urges Communities, Farmers, Ranchers to be Prepared for Severe Weather

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now to keep their food safe, and for farmers and ranchers to take proactive steps to protect their livestock. The weather system is forecast to bring severe storms, including damaging winds, severe rain, potential flooding, hail and even tornadoes to parts of the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast starting today. Food safety guidance:

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Carbon Farming,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Why corn struggles with cover crops

Corn and cover crops don't always play nicely together. Researchers in 16 states are trying to find out why cereal rye cover crops in particular are the bully on the cornfield playground, leading to a potential reduction in corn yield.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Carbon Farming,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Study shows consumers have limited understanding of the carbon farming market

By leading the way with conservation and sustainability, farmers and ranchers take land stewardship to the next level.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Research,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

A mysterious solar farm crops up in Colorado

Are the solar panels, spread over 74 acres on the Western Slope, intended to power a crypto mine? No one’s saying.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger,

“The biggest loss of crop diversity came in the decades that followed World War II when, in an attempt to save millions from starvation, crop scientists found ways to produce grains such as rice and wheat on a phenomenal scale.”

Folks, We Gotta Start Farming Different Crops

Since World War II, we’ve created a highly productive but incredibly fragile food system.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Research,

Sex Pheromone Could Be Key to Stopping Giant “Murder” Hornet Invasion

Chemicals used as bait to trap and track so-called ‘murder hornets’ as they expand their footprint in the Western United States. The world’s largest hornet has been the focus of extensive news coverage of late due to its menacing appearance and expanding footprint in North America. But while t

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