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5 Agriculture stories to read, Aug. 1, 2014
2014-08-01 05:47:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
This installment of 5 Ag stories to read reminds growers to check soybeans for white mold, and to be sure they're in compliance when it comes to the new conservation measures in the 2014 Farm Bill. There are Q&As for those who need some tips on farmland leases, and ideas on reducing yield loss when it's time to harvest corn. Finally, read some funny lessons learned from farm mistakes. read more
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UK Agriculture Makes Some Progress on Climate Change
2014-07-30 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - A new report from Defra reveals improvements made in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in terms of soil nitrogen balance and artificial fertiliser use over the last decade, while pig fattening herd feed conversion has deteriorated over that period.
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Agriculture Affects River Flow Rates
2014-07-29 02:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Changes in agriculture affect river flow rates in both rainy and dry times, according to two University of Iowa researchers. While it may seem obvious that river flow rates in the Midwest can change depending on how heavy or light rainfall is, what's not so clear is how changes in land use can impact these river flows. "We wanted to know what the relative impacts of precipitation and agricultural practices played in shaping the discharge record that we see today," lead author Gabriele Villarini...
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General Mills to reduce GHG emissions from agriculture
2014-07-28 23:31:07| Agriculture - Topix.net
Food producer General Mills Inc. committed Monday to reducing climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions from its entire supply chain, including the farms that produce its ingredients.
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Agriculture Research Foundation Board Named
2014-07-28 17:11:00| National Hog Farmer
P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, D.C. USDA announces the creation of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research and the appointment of a 15-member board of directors.The foundation was established in the 2014 farm bill. read more
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