John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

EU agriculture policy: What are the bones of contention?

The EU has been trying to reform its agricultural policy for years. It's one of the bloc's most contentious issues, with member states, lobby groups and environmentalist all trying to sway the debate. Here's an overview.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

The coronavirus pandemic: A threat to food security

For years, the Global Hunger Index has shown global advances in combating malnutrition. But the coronavirus pandemic could undo them, according to the latest report for German aid organization Welthungerhilfe.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Commodities, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

10/27/2020 SOURCE: m.economictimes.com

Soybean futures slip on muted demand

The fall in soybean prices in futures trade was mostly due to reduction of exposure by participants, marketmen said.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/27/2020 SOURCE: fortune.com

COVID-19 is making hunger and starvation much bigger problems

Number of people in a state of hunger and near starvation has doubled, says Yara International CEO Svein Tore Holsether.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US,

10/27/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Precipitation pumps the brakes on harvest

XtremeAg farmers Dan Luepkes, Lee Lubbers, Melissa Yocum, and Chad Henderson share harvest updates.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Simple Seed Coating with Peptides Leads to Big Plant Growth Improvement

Researchers at Noble are exploring the potential for native small peptides to be applied as seed coatings to enhance plant growth and return carbon back to the soil.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Education U.S. NorthEast, Beef Cattle, Research,

10/26/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Cornell study looks at corn silage chopping efficiency

Slideshow: The two-year study examined factors that affect chopping efficiency.

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