John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Innovation, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

Lithium Australia subsidiary Envirostream's field trial using products from recycled alkaline batteries as fertilisers shows immense promise

The company is well placed to provide Australia with a far superior environmental alternative to sending spent batteries to landfills.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Sustainability, Fertilizer, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Pothole farming: Conservative farming in drought-hit Zimbabwe

Instead of ploughing and sowing a large area, the “pfumvudza” method involves planting crops in small holes that trap rainwater.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Herbicides, Pesticides, Education U.S. SouthWest, Ag Innovation, Education,

Panhandle farm, ranch management symposium set Dec. 1| AgriLife Today

The Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will take place virtually on Dec. 1.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Fertilizer, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

How India Can Transform Its Fertilizer Subsidy Program - NextBillion

India is the second largest global user of fertilizer, but ~65% of this fertilizer doesn't reach small farmers. Here's a solution for improving subsidies.

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11/16/2020 SOURCE: www.feedstrategy.com

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa | Feed Strategy

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, AgriBusiness, Coronavirus/COVID,

11/16/2020 SOURCE: www.rfdtv.com

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Producers and packers are not in the same business

One market analyst says that the pandemic and the Kansas fire have proven that cattle producers and meat packers are not in the same business.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Organic,

11/16/2020 SOURCE: www.globenewswire.com

Organic produce members team up in Organic Trade Association’s Produce Council

New forum enables members to collaboratively problem solve, supported by association’s expertise

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Plant-Based/Animal Free, Ranching,

“Just as you can find different varieties of ground beef, consumers will now have more choice to satisfy their individual nutritional needs and preferences,” Beyond Meat CEO and Founder Ethan Brown said in press release issued Monday.

Beyond Meat launching two new versions of burger with less fat, but 'enhanced meaty flavor'

Beyond Meat is launching two new versions of its burgers in 2021.

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