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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Insects, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, Plant-Based/Animal Free, Animal Health,

Black soldier fly larvae can replace soybean meal in growing pigs

Black soldier fly larvae (BSF) can replace soybean meal (SBM) as protein source in the diet for growing pigs. That was discovered by a multidisciplinary research team of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) and Leiden University, the Netherlands.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Livestock/Meat, Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Farming,

Grazing cattle can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint | AgriLife Today

Cattle contribute to the maintenance of healthy soils and grasslands, and proper grazing management can reduce ag's carbon footprint.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Environment, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Upcycling Plastic Waste Into High-Performing Mechanical Lubricants

New research could mean fewer adverse impacts from plastic waste and cheaper lubricants used in vehicles and industrial activities.

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Brandon Lance
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Sugar soars as crops in world's top producer Brazil hit by frosts

Sugar prices hit their highest level in more than four years on Tuesday after a report confirmed damage to sugarcane crops in the world's larger producer Brazil from unusually harsh frosts in June and July.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. West, Beef Cattle, Regenerative Agriculture, Education, Weather,

Grazing Cattle Can Reduce Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint

Texas A&M AgriLife research shows that proper grazing protocols can regenerate soil systems and ecosystem functions.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

UAE residents in Pakistan no longer need Covid-19 vaccination certificate to travel to Dubai: airline

This new rule is specific to travel to Dubai and not other emirates, according to Emirates airline's website.

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TOPIC(S): Equine/Horse, Weather,

08/10/2021 SOURCE: www.google.com

Officials Capture More Wild Horses in Dry Western States

U.S. land managers have begun efforts to capture about 50 percent more wild horses than originally planned this year because of severe drought across the U.S. West. That means they will capture about 6,000 additional animals, mostly in the western states of Nevada, Oregon and Colorado.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Hobby Farming, Vertical Farming, Consumer/Retail,

08/10/2021 SOURCE: www.google.com

How to Make a Neighborhood Farm for an Entire Metropolis

A program being started in Atlanta helps midsize farmers buy their own land while providing much-needed fresh food to urban consumers.

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

08/10/2021 SOURCE: brownfieldagnews.com

74% of Indiana corn, 70% of soybeans in good to excellent condition

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition,

08/10/2021 SOURCE: www.agdaily.com

Op-ed: Gluten-free is just another fad of food influencers | AGDAILY

Outside of those who have celiac disease, what does gluten-free deliver? A heftier grocery bill for you and fatter wallets for food influencers and scammers

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.

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