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What Are Dead Zones…and is Ag to Blame?
Each year, “dead zones” – large bodies of water lacking the oxygen needed to support aquatic life - appear all around the world. This summer’s flooding in the Midwest has made it worse. How does this happen? And what are we doing to address it?
Climate Change, Food Production, Soil and Crop Management
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The Peterson Farm Brothers: "Managed well, cattle keep the land swell."
The Peterson Farm Brothers create music videos that help explain modern farming. This featured video, called "Pasture Road", is a parody on the original music: "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X. Parody lyrics were created by Greg Peterson.
Climate Change
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CO2: The Greatest Fertilizer of All
More CO2 in the atmosphere means stronger, healthier plants. Yes, it is true, carbon dioxide is the perfect fertilizer for all things green. It helps the food we grow withstand drought and increases the yield per acre. Will rising CO2 put our food at risk?
Climate Change, Soil and Crop Management
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Is CO2 Putting Your Nutrition at Risk?
Do you count on rice and wheat as a significant source for your protein and minerals? Climate scientists have written that as CO2 increases, the nutrients in our food will decline. Is our diet at risk?
Climate Change, Food Production
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Carbon Dioxide - The Dance of Life
Without carbon and carbon dioxide we would have unpleasantly cold temperatures, no plants to eat, and no trees to keep the earth in balance.