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In a surprising move, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released an article in early September putting on blast some of its longtime vegan allies, including the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and Compassion in World Farming. In that article, PETA accused them of promoting “factory farming” operations that label their products as “certified” or “humane” — something that PETA sees as contradictory. PETA called for those organizations to step down from the board of directors of the Global Animal Partnership. This rift between these prominent…

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In a breakthrough that might make you rethink your bathroom habits, scientists have found that soil bacteria are as unfazed by human urine as they are by synthetic fertilizers. Yes, you heard that right: Recycling your bodily fluids could soon be a sustainable way to fertilize crops. The study, carried out by researchers from the University of Birmingham and L’Institut Agro Montpellier, suggests that when it comes to pee, the soil shrugs it off. The research team applied year-old stored urine to soil and discovered that even in high doses, it hardly ruffled any microbial feathers. Soil bacteria seemed pretty…

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Culver’s has launched its third annual To Farmers With Love contest, a central initiative of the Thank You Farmers Project. This year, Culver’s has more than doubled the total prize money, recognizing the critical role that farmers play in ensuring a steady and sustainable food supply. The contest, which opens today, will run through October 11, leading up to National Farmer’s Day on October 12 — a day set aside to honor the contributions of farmers across the country. In a twist for 2024, Culver’s will award one lucky farmer a grand prize package, offering enhanced support to a farm…

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As summer and fall fairs close across America, the sight of empty halters in barns once bustling with livestock projects can stir deep emotions. These symbols represent more than just the end of the show season — they embody the life lessons young people learn along the way. Whether through social media posts or reflections at home, families hail the youngsters who discover how to win and lose with grace, set and pursue goals, and nurture another living being. These empty halters also represent the larger lesson of what it truly means to raise livestock for a purpose. Beyond ribbons…

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Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/top-third-agdaily-2024-09-23.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Sept. 23, 2024 appeared first on AGDAILY.

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International Development ISSN 1470-2320 Prizewinning Dissertation 2021 No.21-CC International Remittances and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Investigating Resilient Remittance Flows from Italy during 2020 Carla Curreli Published: Feb 2022 Department of International Development London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street                                                                Tel: +44 (020) 7955 7425/6252 London                                           …

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One of the most intriguing figures of our time – Elon Musk Each image in this album is a piece of history, capturing the essence of Musk’s journey.  It’s an intimate expedition through various stages of his life   from a bright-eyed, curious child,  through his formative years,  to the trailblazer leading some of the most successful technological endeavors of this century.  Join us on this captivating odyssey, tracing the footsteps of a man who has dared to envision a better future for humanity.

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We are conditioned by social media, all the activities available for young to not so young people, and the thought that hustle is the epitome of successfulness. We are expected to do more, be more, be fit, be smart, be active, be everything to everyone. Work longer hours to make up for the people who don’t want to work. Do all the things all the time. Farming is one thing after another. Planting rolls in to spraying which rolls in to hay and brome seed and that rolls in to silage chopping and harvest then to fixing the erosion problems…

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“No kids should be unsafe at school,” Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group’s senior vice president of government affairs, said to a group gathered for an online media event. No, this wasn’t a discussion about gun violence, bullying, mental health, or failing grades. It’s about something that the EWG finds absolutely horrifying: There are over 4,000 schools in the United States located within 200 feet from farm fields. As Faber said, that’s leaving our school children exposed and vulnerable.  On Nov. 2, the EWG (the same folks behind The Dirty Dozen) launched an interactive map created to demonstrate just how close…

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To understand the new smart monitors and other pro devices of tech health, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Routinely evaluating your risk factors for various medical conditions, screening for cancer and other diseases, and assessing your lifestyle habits helps you stay healthy. It’s…

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