Urban gardens growing strong amid COVID pandemic

Urban gardens are thriving worldwide, especially this year as pandemic-bound city dwellers have sought sustenance in gardens, parks and other green spaces.

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

10/28/2020 SOURCE: www.marketwatch.com

Bunge posts record profit on strong agribusiness

Bunge Ltd. posted a profit in the latest three-month period, as sales in its agribusiness and edible-oil-products segments grew from a year earlier. St....

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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, FFA/4-H, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

Meadow FFA Tops Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Drive

A group of West Texas students are reaping rewards from the Blue Jeans Go Green denim drive sponsored by PhytoGen.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Climate Change, Ranching, Weather,

10/28/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Methane and grazing: A broader view

Emissions are balanced when regenerative grazing of livestock sequesters carbon and oxidizes methane.

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, USDA, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Soil experts recommend leaving crop residue in their fields

After corn is chopped and combines move through fields, crop residue and stubble remains, ...

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Vegetables, Vegan, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

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

What's up, Doc? Hot Dogs Made From Carrots Have Arrived - Growing Produce

Alternative plant-based food product from Bolthouse Farms shows you can teach an old (hot) dog new tricks.

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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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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Education U.S. MidWest, Conservation/Tillage,

Soil School: Cover crops and cattle with Ken Schaus

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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.