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Study Finds Ontario Farmers are Leaders in Cover Crop Adoption

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The Ontario Cover Crop Action Strategy, created in partnership with the Ontario Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy, has set new goals to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops in Ontario.

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The Ontario Cover Crop Action Strategy, created in partnership with the Ontario Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy, has set new goals to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops in Ontario.
The most common challenges included poor cover crop establishment, the late harvest of a cash crop preventing cover crop planting, and the additional costs associated with growing a cover crop.
Ontarios Certified Crop Advisors are pleased to have participated in the survey recruitment and review processes of the Cover Crop Report, said Ken Currah, Certified Crop Advisor and Ontario Cover Crop Working Group member.
Grain Farmers of Ontario, on behalf of the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, and in partnership with the University of Manitoba, will host a webinar on the Cover Crop Report findings on December 14, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

The Duckhorn Portfolio Publishes Inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (Duckhorn or the Company, (NYSE: NAPA), North Americas premier luxury wine company, has released its inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report (ESG Report).

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The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (Duckhorn or the Company, (NYSE: NAPA), North Americas premier luxury wine company, has released its inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report (ESG Report).
The publication of our first Responsibility and Sustainability Report continues in this tradition and highlights the impact we aspire to make through our work in our vineyards, wineries and the communities in which we live and work.
Duckhorn identified six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework in setting Company-level priorities:
Duckhorns 2021 Responsibility and Sustainability Report can be found on the Companys IR website: ir.duckhorn.com/governance/responsiblityandsustainability
About The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.: The Duckhorn Portfolio is the premier producer of luxury wines in North America.
The acclaimed Duckhorn Portfolio includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera and Kosta Browne, each with its own dedicated winemaker.

CoverCress Inc. Names New CEO as Winter Oilseed Edges Closer to Commercialization

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

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DeCamp takes the helm after one year of serving as chief operating officer.\nCoverCress Inc. is converting field pennycress, a native winter annual, into a new winter oilseed crop for Midwest farmers under the CoverCress brand.

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DeCamp takes the helm after one year of serving as chief operating officer.\nCoverCress Inc. is converting field pennycress, a native winter annual, into a new winter oilseed crop for Midwest farmers under the CoverCress brand.
As the "cash cover crop," CoverCress seed allows corn and soybean farmers to add a profitable new third crop into their rotation on existing land over winter and early spring.
"Innovation has led the way for our business and that will continue as we transition into commercial operations.
"We thank him for his exceptional service, while welcoming Mike as the perfect fit to take this amazing company to market.

The First 'Cash Cover Crop' Edges Closer to Commercialization

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Agronomy, Domesticated plants, Agriculture, Energy crops, Crops, Agricultural soil science, Cover crop, Soybean, Maize, Genetically modified crops, Miscanthus x giganteus

It's planted near corn harvest, and harvested immediately before soybean planting, enabling three full season crops in two seasons.

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It's planted near corn harvest, and harvested immediately before soybean planting, enabling three full season crops in two seasons.
The plant offers the environmental benefits of other winter cover crops, grown during the offseason on existing corn and soybean farmland.
Cover crops are known to sequester additional soil carbon, as well as reduce soil erosion and improve water quality.
"The CoverCress crop is an exciting new regenerative non-GMO cover crop that offers many potential applications as fuel, feed and food."

NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection, Nufarm and CROP.ZONE Launch New Brand for Alternative Weed Control

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Agriculture, Nufarm, Agronomy, Herbicides, Agricultural soil science, Crops, Crop desiccation, Weed control, Crop protection, Herbicide, Cover crop

Aachen, Germany, Jan 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Australian crop protection and specialty seed company, Nufarm and German ag-tech start-up, CROP.ZONE are announcing the launch of NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection.

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Aachen, Germany, Jan 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Australian crop protection and specialty seed company, Nufarm and German ag-tech start-up, CROP.ZONE are announcing the launch of NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection.
The NUCROP solution combines chemical and physical processes to create a compelling and sustainable method of weed control.
With NUCROP, Nufarm and CROP.ZONE offers a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly alternative to make European agriculture more sustainable.
Today, CROP.ZONE's hybrid herbicide solution is active in the field, demonstrating its efficacy in weed management, cover crop burn-down, and pre-harvest desiccation.

NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection, Nufarm and CROP.ZONE Launch New Brand for Alternative Weed Control

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Agriculture, Nufarm, Agronomy, Herbicides, Agricultural soil science, Crops, Crop desiccation, Weed control, Crop protection, Herbicide, Cover crop

Australian crop protection and specialty seed company, Nufarm and German ag-tech start-up, CROP.ZONE are announcing the launch of NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection. Through its Early Adopters Program, the competitive and sustainable alternative for weed management is now available to Farmers and Contractors in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Aachen, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2021) - Australian crop protection and specialty seed company, Nufarm and German ag-tech start-up, CROP.ZONE are announcing the launch of NUCROP - Hybrid Electric Crop Protection.
The NUCROP solution combines chemical and physical processes to create a compelling and sustainable method of weed control.
With NUCROP, Nufarm and CROP.ZONE offers a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly alternative to make European agriculture more sustainable.
Today, CROP.ZONE's hybrid herbicide solution is active in the field, demonstrating its efficacy in weed management, cover crop burn-down, and pre-harvest desiccation.

Kellogg Grant Expands Illinois Conservation Program Supporting Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Applied sciences, Agricultural soil science, Agronomy, Crops, Agriculture, Food industry, Climate change and agriculture, Cover crop, Soil management

Thanks to a grant from Kellogg, 50 additional farmers managing more than 31,000 acres of Illinois farmland used S.T.A.R.

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Thanks to a grant from Kellogg, 50 additional farmers managing more than 31,000 acres of Illinois farmland used S.T.A.R.
to limit erosion, improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farm since 2019.
TNC was instrumental in the program as they provided on the ground support to help farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture practices.
And because cover crops suppress weeds and disease, they can also help reduce the need for inputs like fertilizer, which also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

Country Crock® and No-till on the Plains Introduce Cover Crop Collaboration

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Food and drink, Agronomy, Agriculture, Crops, Country Crock, Upfield, Agricultural soil science, Soybean, Crock, Cover crop, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!

The initial collaboration will support farmers in the Kansas-area, where Country Crock is made, to cover 13,000 acres in the first year alone.

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The initial collaboration will support farmers in the Kansas-area, where Country Crock is made, to cover 13,000 acres in the first year alone.
"Access to high quality farm-grown ingredients is critical for Country Crock, and we are committed to supporting the farmers that grow these ingredients through sustainable agriculture," said Marisa Kololyan, Brand Director of Country Crock.
The program will enroll acreages of cover crops in eastern Kansas and western Missouri on soybean fields that have not been previously planted with a cover crop.
Upfield is the leading producer of plant-based spreads in the US, with iconic brands such as Country Crock, Country Crock Plant Butter, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Promise and Imperial.

Country Crock® and No-till on the Plains Introduce Cover Crop Collaboration

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Food and drink, Agronomy, Agriculture, Crops, Country Crock, Upfield, Agricultural soil science, Soybean, Crock, Cover crop, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!

The initial collaboration will support farmers in the Kansas-area, where Country Crock is made, to cover 13,000 acres in the first year alone.

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The initial collaboration will support farmers in the Kansas-area, where Country Crock is made, to cover 13,000 acres in the first year alone.
"Access to high quality farm-grown ingredients is critical for Country Crock, and we are committed to supporting the farmers that grow these ingredients through sustainable agriculture," said Marisa Kololyan, Brand Director of Country Crock.
The program will enroll acreages of cover crops in eastern Kansas and western Missouri on soybean fields that have not been previously planted with a cover crop.
Upfield is the leading producer of plant-based spreads in the US, with iconic brands such as Country Crock, Country Crock Plant Butter, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Promise and Imperial.

Weed Science Society of America Honors Outstanding Student Weed Scientists

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Monday, May 13, 2019

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced it has recognized nearly four dozen graduate and undergraduate students from 27 universities for outstanding research-related presentations and proposals.

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced it has recognized nearly four dozen graduate and undergraduate students from 27 universities for outstanding research-related presentations and proposals.
"It's so exciting to see the work of a new generation of weed scientists," says Pratap Devkota of the University of California, chair of the WSSA awards committee.
Sponsor: Te- Ming Paul Tseng, Ph.D.
Darian Decker will study the mechanisms involved in cover crop suppression of two summer annual weed species.
The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment.