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Researchers are finding that when pulverized rock is applied to agricultural fields, the soil pulls far more carbon from the air and crop yields increase. More studies are underway, but some scientists say this method shows significant benefits for farmers and the climate.
by Susan Cosier
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There's an emerging market to pay farmers to store more carbon in the soil by using improved agricultural practices. But some scientists are questioning whether these efforts will actually help slow global warming.
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles
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New approaches, from CO2-sucking materials to regenerative agriculture, were in the spotlight at VERGE 19.
by RP Siegel
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The former energy and CSR czar at Facebook and Google calls for companies to raise their voices. Plus, we catch up with Dorn Cox, research director for a new open source agricultural data initiative.
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How big data and incentives are helping companies forge closer partnerships across agricultural supply chains.
by Meg Wilcox
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The legislation sows the seeds for monetizing a new agricultural product, carbon capture and storage.
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A cooperative network of data sets could spur innovation and drive resilience in the agricultural sector.
by Anna Short
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Tyson, General Mills and Kellogg aren't the only players proving a boon in data analytics investment in 2016.
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Apigee and aWhere are teaming up to offer a Big Data application development platform and a few SMS apps to help smallholder farmers.
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Startup Farmers Business Network, which currently analyzes 16 crops, has raised nearly $28 million from the likes of Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures and DBL Investors.
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Eyeing the budding food-tech market, big names in tech are joining with 3D Robotics, AGCO and DuPont to grow agricultural startups.