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• Researchers: Food systems must be overhauled, but obstacles are many

  Scott E. Rupp Food & Beverage

  Agriculture and food policies must be more than just the supply of food, and decision-makers in the industry must "make a paradigm shift to align policies about climate, agriculture and food with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." So says a group of international researchers who have penned a new review article in the journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development, the official journal of the French Institut national de la recherche agronomique (INRA).

• Quiet hobbies to do while RVing

  Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

  RVing allows you travel the world. However, not all your time is spent sightseeing, especially if you are a full-time RVer. While some hobbies are difficult to accommodate from an RV (bladesmithing, carpentry, and large collections are examples that come to mind), some work well in your new life. Some of the quieter ones include reading, writing and crafting, among others.

• Nanotechnology: The new frontier for plastics

  Don Rosato Engineering

  Not since the discovery of the silicon chip has there been this much excitement in the field of physics and material sciences. Innumerable universities have established nanocenters, with many receiving industrial funding and sponsorship, and a large number of these spawning nanomaterial-related entrepreneurial businesses spun out as the fruits of academic research. Private industry and governments around the world are investing billions of dollars, rushing to exploit the small world that has been defined as materials under 100 nanometers in size.

• Set your sights on USDA Centers of Excellence bids for Q4 and beyond

  Lisa Pafe Civil & Government

  In December, the White House announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would serve as the first of GSA’s Center of Excellence (CoE) for IT Modernization. USDA is at the forefront for implementing the Trump administration’s IT Modernization Plan with a series of acquisitions covering multiple skill sets, technology stacks, and application portfolios. USDA plans to make an award by the end of Q4 FY 2018.

• What consumers want from you now more than ever

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Openness, honesty, clarity and authenticity are all traits you’d want in a friend. But if you can even believe it, research shows that those are the terms that people want the most from businesses. Most Americans (86 percent) say transparency from companies is more important to them than ever before, according to 2018 Sprout Social research. After all, consumers talk with companies in a more personal and consistent way on social media — and share a wealth of personal data.

• Dying man awarded $289 million as Monsanto faces more lawsuits

  Michelle R. Matisons Science & Technology

  Over the years, more and more people have come to know the name "Monsanto" as synonymous with new industrial agriculture and genetically modified food. As a company, it is responsible for many products perceived as dangerous, including Roundup, the notorious weedkiller. Lawsuits have always grown around Monsanto like untreated weeds, but the courtroom tide is turning in favor of the public. Recently, a 46-year-old California school pest control manager with non-Hodgkin lymphoma won a $289 million settlement against the company.

• The benefits of a white roof

  Scott E. Rupp Facilities & Grounds

  Is your organization too cool for a cool white roof? Probably not, but there’s a pretty good chance such an office amenity is one of the furthest things from your mind. It’s never too late for a look at the top of your organization’s home base to do the world a little good, though. If management is looking for innovations to bring more sustainability to the organization, a little white paint may go a long way.

• Associations adapt for relevance

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  One of the most compelling books for association change is "Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations." Though everyday adaptations are not always "radical," boards might focus less on their past and more on the future. Association vital signs may be membership market share and retention rate. More important indicators are impact and outcomes. In a recent meeting of association executives, they shared how they are adapting.

• Modern crime fighting needs deeper tech utilization

  Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  A recent report stated that the size of the global law enforcement software market will grow to $18.13 billion by 2023. This should not come as a surprise, since criminals have been quick to adopt the latest technologies, which means police must as well. The pervasive influence of social media and Internet of Things-enabled devices demand mobile-based law enforcement software. But law enforcement officers are still facing questions about regulations.

• Why every leader should apply for a job with their company

  Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  I’m always telling my clients to apply for a job with their company to see what the candidate experience is really like. I took my own advice recently and applied for a job on behalf of my client. When my client found out how many jobs candidates were getting recommended for after applying on job board sites, he was horrified. But at least he uncovered this and took steps to rectify the situation. Do you even have a clue how effective your recruitment strategy really is?

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