Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Saskatchewan government has released the 2024 Clubroot Distribution Map, identifying the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified since its first occurrence in the province in 2008. The map reflects findings from last years permission-based survey. The map reflects findings from last years permission-based survey.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“As co-regulatory partners with EPA committed to preserving environmental stewardship, protecting the rural economy and securing a healthy food supply chain, NASDA commends EPA on issuing an existing stocks order for dicamba that is inclusive of products that are in the possession of growers or in the channels of trade. territories.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 3, 2025

The good news is there are deals to be had on both new and used farm equipment out there, says Matt Clark, senior rural economic analyst with Terrain. The bad news is why there may be deals to be found. Hello, tough times!)

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 8, 2024

Planting corn directly into a living cover crop before it is killed by herbicide or tillage is not something growers would have considered 30 years ago, says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural affairs soil management specialist Jake Munroe. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 20, 2023

For many herbicides it is business as usual, but in some cases a heavy rain can cause a typically safe product to injure the plant. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs weed specialist Mike. Read More

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NASDA

JANUARY 22, 2024

NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. Further, we believe these are the areas where state departments of agriculture are uniquely positioned to champion policy solutions this year,” McKinney said.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Horst Bohner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist, to discuss what needs to happen in. Read More

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Food Tank

JULY 20, 2024

Ustawi Afrika is working to improve gender equity for rural women and expand sustainable agricultural practices in Kenya. Doreen Irungu founded Ustawi Afrika after watching her mother struggle as a woman in agriculture in a semi-arid, rural area.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Media Advisory WHO: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President Secretary Wes Ward is hosting the 33 rd Tri-National Agricultural Accord to discuss opportunities and challenges to North American agricultural trade between the three countries on Oct. 21-24, 2024. 21, 2024, 1-2 p.m. ET Friday, Oct.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

That’s the key message Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs cereals specialist Joanna Follings has for growers as winter wheat planting gets underway in the province. Planting winter wheat on time is the most cost effective way to increase winter wheat yields in Ontario.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Women tend to concentrate their agricultural activities around the homestead, primarily because of their domestic and reproductive roles; they play a critical role in food production, post-harvest activities, livestock care, and increasingly in cash cropping.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On this edition of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs weed specialist Mike Cowbrough looks at control options for the perennial pest in both identity-preserved (IP) and conventional soybeans. Read More

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 30, 2024

That’s a question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist. That’s a question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist. But how important is it to make the right agronomic and management decisions at planting to set up that yield success?

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says growers are okay with the “power lean” — that’s when pod-laden plants tilt slightly under the weight of their bean bounty. When soybean plants lodge, bad things happen.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“It’s simple physics,” says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs application technology specialist Jason Deveau. “It’s simple physics,” says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs application technology specialist Jason Deveau. Read More

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

That’s the combined number of years Horst Bohner and Rob Templeman have spent leading Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean research and extension efforts. You can learn a lot about reducing tillage in 35 years. Read More You can learn a lot about reducing tillage in 35 years.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says good arguments can be made for planting either crop first. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says good arguments can be made for planting either crop first. Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plant pathologist Albert Tenuta says a dry start to the growing year meant tar spot arrived a little late in 2023. Read More Tar spot leaf disease has been a little tardy in 2023, but the later-arriving yield robber is still having an impact on the Ontario corn crop. Read More

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. Organic practices enhance soil health and biodiversity, foster resource regeneration, and help mitigate and build resilience to climate change. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

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NASDA

MARCH 3, 2025

Letter Dear Secretary Rollins: The undersigned participants in the Food Industry Codex Coalition (FICC)1 congratulate you on your recent confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. We urge that Codex remain a core strategic focus and resource priority for the Department as it champions prosperity and fairness for American agriculture.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It can also promote healthier soil, reduce pest problems, and boost rural economies. Diversifying into a new product also means finding a market for it. Diversifying into a new product also means finding a market for it. This can be challenging, especially for niche products.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Historically, the most common and effective adjustment in agricultural production in Nigeria has been the expansion of land planted. Nigerian agricultural and rural institutions are currently at a crossroads. This is because agriculture is growing, but the growth is unsustainable.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 18, 2023

That’s a question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs corn specialist Ben Rosser has been hearing a lot lately as many areas of the province have been dealt a deluge of rain. Read More Can heavy July rains fuel nitrogen leaching and push the valuable nutrient beyond the reach of corn plant roots? Read More

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Agric4profits

MARCH 6, 2025

Agrarian structure considers every conducive factor responsible for sustained growth in the agricultural sector. It involves social, economic, and technical elements that affect production. These factors help to measure farmers’ productivity levels, income distribution, and the social position of the rural population.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plant pathologist started hearing from growers across the province in late June as soil-borne disease moved into many soybean fields after a series of pounding rain events. When heavy summer rains arrive, Albert Tenuta’s phone starts to ring.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 23, 2024

. — Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and their provincial counterparts from Canada issued a  joint communiqué today underscoring the role of states and provinces in protecting food security and improving the competitiveness of North American trade during the 33 rd annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On this episode of Talking Tile, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) drainage program coordinator Tim Brook for a look at the rules, regulations and training programs that drive Ontario farm drainage service. Read More

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2023

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs weed specialist Mike Cowbrough says DNA testing has confirmed that a plant found in a Wellington County field is palmer amaranth. Palmer amaranth, the aggressive and highly competitive pigweed species that U.S. Read More

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Over the last several years, agriculture has stormed onto the climate agenda. And yet, what we have learned from our African colleagues is that without simultaneously investing in healthy local markets, these investments in sustainable production are likely to fall short. And its about time. Local markets are climate resilient.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

agricultural community and they require stable and predictable funding to continue their vital work. As you know, orphan programs often address niche or emerging areas within agriculture which may not receive the same level of attention or resources as other larger programs.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The governments of Canada and Ontario are launching the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative with up to $25 million available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The goal of the initiative is to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector in the province.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blog The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comprises commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. While responsibilities vary from state to state, all help shape agricultural policies to benefit not only farmers and ranchers, but also those who consume their products.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Hakeem Holmes , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Florida is known for being the Sunshine State, attracting millions of visitors each year to its theme parks, beaches, fishing excursions, and other attractions. In Florida, we call the winter growing season the “second season” of agriculture.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Every day at COP29 here in Baku has a theme to spark discussion and guide action, and today’s is Food, Water and Agriculture. And food and agriculture systems must be part of any big-picture solution. 10:30AM–12:00PM @ the IICA Pavilion: “Food and Agriculture Day.” Today’s the big day! Register HERE.

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ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2025

The Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation supports nonprofit education and leadership training organizations dedicated to serving the interests of farmers and rural communities in the Northeast. Applications are due each year by May 1.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

EARTH University’s curriculum is training students to effectively meet the needs of rural communities around the world. Farm Reap is a yogurt producer and distributor that is working to produce affordable, nutritious yogurt products for people living in the central region of the country. Read part one.

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