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Terviva Offers New Biofuel Feedstock Grown on Trees

Agwired

This relationship benefits stakeholders up and down the value chain, from farmers cultivating pongamia to fleets looking for lower carbon fuels,” said Naveen Sikka, founder, and CEO of Terviva.

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Complete Practical Guide on Oil Palm Farming

Agric4profits

Oil palms are primarily cultivated for their oil-rich fruit, which produces palm oil—a key ingredient in food, cosmetics, and biofuels. Oil palm farming is one of the most lucrative and essential agricultural practices worldwide.

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EarthDaily Agro on Renewable Fuel Alternatives

World Agri-Tech

Meet camelina, an oilseed crop harvested today primarily across Europe and North America. Although not widely known, camelina is a crop with immense potential as a feedstock for sustainable biofuel. What’s more, camelina is a hearty crop and can be grown across a variety of climates. The goal of the partnership?

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer. This threatens native crops and wild species. They practice biodynamic agriculture to encourage biodiversity and cultivate successful vineyards without pesticides or herbicides. In 2016, Rhum J.M

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PFAS Shut Maine Farms Down. Now, Some Are Rebounding.

Civil Eats

Consumption of crops or animals grown on PFAS-contaminated land puts humans at high risk of illness. A series of special fundraisers and an emergency relief fund helped to keep farms afloat in the aftermath of the discovery, and since then, some have changed what they grow or altered their crops.

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Is the Sustainable Grain Market Worth It?

DTN

Grain growers won’t change their planting or crop protection practices without knowing how the switch will affect their profitability and long-term goals. Other sustainable agricultural practices (which, again, are not new concepts) include crop rotation, strategic irrigation, and using inputs with a low environmental impact.

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Industry Ag News 10/13

Agwired

AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in the commercialization of crop protection products. Agriculture Future of America (AFA), an organization committed to cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders, welcomes Nicole Erceg as Director of Marketing. On Friday, Oct.

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