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AGI’s X-Tend swing auger designed to save valuable time moving crop

Real Agriculture

Speed and flexibility is everything when a farmer is in the middle of harvest and needing to get grain trucks emptied as quickly as possible. The X-Tend on AGI’s swing auger allows for a great level of flexibility by making it so that the grower doesn’t need to move the truck back and forth on… Read More Speed and flexibility is everything when a farmer is in the middle of harvest and needing to get grain trucks emptied as quickly as possible.

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Benefits of the dietary guidelines: resources

Food Politics

DietaryGuidelines.gov provides handouts on Food Sources of Select Nutrients. Alas, calories are not among these handouts, even though 75% of American adults are now considered overweight or obese. These are meant for nutrition professionals but are fun to see if you want to see what they get. The page lists lots of other resources. Download Handouts & Spreadsheet Learn More About Food Sources Print materials on the professional resources page MyPlate Quiz MyPlate Plan MyPlate Kitchen Profe

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Households still choose beef, even at sustained higher retail prices

Real Agriculture

All the delicious ways to enjoy beef (hello, BBQ!) are perhaps just one reason why retail demand for beef has remained relatively unshakeable, even in the face of increasing prices. There are, potentially, very good reasons for that — taste and people’s enjoyment of beef are only two factors. One of the driving reasons for… Read More All the delicious ways to enjoy beef (hello, BBQ!

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A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter

Berkeley Blog

Axion dark matter should be produced and converted to gamma rays during a supernova. Will we be lucky enough to see them? The post A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Soil School: Building organic matter with nitrogen fertilizer

Real Agriculture

How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter? Does adding nitrogen burn up organic matter or does it actually enhance organic matter levels in farm soils? Earlier this year, Syngenta soil health assessment lead Jordan Wade and Washington State University agronomist Andrew McGuire teamed up to answer that question. After reviewing decades of academic… Read More How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter?

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Proven road to farm profit in 2025

Western FarmPress

Projections show a sharp decline in net farm income in Nebraska for 2024 and into 2025, but an Ainsworth, Neb., farm family makes a strategic plan to navigate volatile markets.

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UC Berkeley engineer explores the promise of nuclear medicine

Berkeley Blog

Rebecca Abergel is developing ways to control radioactive metals so they can safely deliver life-sustaining medical treatments. The post UC Berkeley engineer explores the promise of nuclear medicine appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Generations of grit: How a Kansas community preserved its future

Western FarmPress

Learn how a community-driven approach to groundwater management has helped to preserve precious resources and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in the region.

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Avoiding canine kennel cough over the holidays

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts recommend early testing, diagnosis The post Avoiding canine kennel cough over the holidays appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Should I ditch nitrogen for biologicals?

Western FarmPress

Corn Pest Beat: Set up test strips for biological products, but do not apply them to all your acreage just yet.

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‘James’ author Percival Everett discusses his ‘Huckleberry Finn’ retelling at a campus event 

Berkeley Blog

Everett, who won the National Book Award for his 2024 novel on Nov. 20, spoke at a Bancroft Library event earlier this month. The post ‘James’ author Percival Everett discusses his ‘Huckleberry Finn’ retelling at a campus event appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Farmers credit cover crops, starter fertilizer for better-than-expected yields

Western FarmPress

The Yoders have been no-till for 30 years and started incorporating cover crops 10 years ago.

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Taste Test Your Thanksgiving Treats at the Right Time

USDA Blog

Thanksgiving is the most delicious holiday of the year and brings many tests to the kitchen. Will all the dishes be ready on time? Can we pull off this new casserole recipe? Many of these tests will be met with success; however, one test you should be careful of is the taste test. Taste testing undercooked meat and poultry can be a recipe for disaster.

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Don’t overlook your forests

Western FarmPress

Generation Now: There are a lot of ways to profit from your forests to benefit your farm.

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Breaking Barriers: How Malawi’s Largest Smallholder Association Is Empowering Women

Food Tank

Malawi’s largest independent smallholder farmers association is working to help producers improve crop yields and adapt to the climate crisis while promoting gender equity. With over 130,000 members, the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) operates in 22 of the country’s 28 districts. Through local and regional groups, they help producers grow better crops, increase the quality of their output, and connect to “more rewarding markets,” Betty Chinyamunyamu, the Assoc

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Family makes quality leather gloves, one stitch at a time

Western FarmPress

The Salchow family fulfills the Auberry Glove Co. mission of serving farmers, ranchers and community.

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Top tips for Neuroinclusive communication

Agri-tech

We believe that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Embracing Neurodiversity is a crucial part of creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their cognitive style. That’s why we have developed an internal Neuroinclusive Communications Guide as part of our our BBSRC-funded project Understanding, Valuing and Celebrating Neurodiversity (2024) and are asking our.

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What's next for ag tech in the U.S.?

Western FarmPress

Investments in startups 'took off like a rocket ship' in 2021, but have come down to earth since.

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NWS will discontinue frost/freeze warnings as the growing season ends

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

I received word from the NWS office in Peachtree City today that they are discontinuing their seasonal frost/freeze warnings since they have reached the average date of the end of the growing season as they usually do.

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Top picks for women’s workwear

Western FarmPress

With more options than ever for female operators, find your next go-to gear here.

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Latest winter forecast still shows La Nina pattern

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The most recent seasonal forecast was released today and shows that the December through February pattern is still showing a typical La Nina pattern of warmer and drier than normal conditions across southern sections of our region, even though La Nina has a lower chance of occurrence than it did last month due to the […] Read More

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Dear farmer: We need you

Western FarmPress

Joy’s Reflections: An old “Farmer’s Motto” still rings true today.

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Drought improves in AL, NC, and VA

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor map, released today, shows a widespread area of improvement in drought conditions in central Alabama and small areas of improvement in eastern North Carolina and Virginia. There was some degradation in drought conditions in Tennessee, Florida, and SE North Carolina.

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Farm Progress America, Nov. 21, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the rekindling of the labor dispute between the dock workers and those trying to create a contract.

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New Zealand and UK forge agritech connections to drive innovation

Agritech NZ

A new agreement signifies a major step in strengthening New Zealand’s agritech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom (UK). AgriTechNZ and the UK Agri-Tech Centre (UKATC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties and promote knowledge, expertise, and innovation exchange between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. “This agreement marks a significant milestone in our mission to foster global partnerships and innovation across th

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International ag-tech event gains growers' attention

Western FarmPress

Over 2,200 people attended FIRA USA, up from about 1,500 last year.

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AgriLife Extension fills new county agent positions across the state

AgriLife Today

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities The post AgriLife Extension fills new county agent positions across the state appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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What’s new with herbicides in 2025?

Western FarmPress

Talkin’ Weeds: There are no new modes of action, but there are several reformulations and premixes coming to market.

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How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste In study, 1 in 4 users reports an increase in discarding food

Ohio State University

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found. In a survey of people currently on GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, 25% of respondents agreed they had wasted more food since taking the drugs, compared to 61% who disagreed. People who were nauseated by the drugs were more likely to report increased food waste.

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Export Report: Soybeans outperform expectations

Western FarmPress

Corn and wheat volumes were also relatively strong last week.

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Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program–State Agency

ATTRA

Applications close January 10, 2025. This RFA is one of three funding opportunities being offered under the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program in FY 2025. The fiscal year (FY) 2025 Farm to School State Agency Grant is intended to promote agricultural education and increase the amount of local food served in eligible child nutrition program (CNP) operators by funding state agencies to support and grow farm to CNP efforts in their states.

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Tool helps Carolina farmers pick best soybeans for profit

Western FarmPress

Soybean growers know selecting the right maturity group and planting date is key to maximizing yields and profit. The BeanPACK is informed by thousands of data points from North Carolina State University field trials.

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Heavier Rainstorms Increasing Phosphorus Loss from Agricultural Soils

ATTRA

A study led by researchers at Penn State and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that the essential nutrient phosphorus is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States. The study analyzed data from 430 U.S. rivers and found that phosphorus loss from agricultural lands has increased over the past four decades, despite efforts to reduce it.

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5 tips for picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Western FarmPress

What to know before buying your Thanksgiving turkey.

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Continuous Living Cover Course Available Online

ATTRA

Green Lands, Blue Waters is offering Continuous Living Cover 101 , a self-paced, online course for agricultural, conservation, and technical assistance professionals. The course introduces the concept of continuous living covers and describes five basic strategies to achieve them (annuals + cover crops, agroforestry, perennial grains, perennial forage and grazing, and perennial biomass).

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Farm dangers both physical and mental

Western FarmPress

Transitions and Strategies: The farming profession needs to bring mental health out of the shadows.

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RealAg Radio: Farm financial performance, farm management skills, and cost-cutting strategies, Nov 21, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this special Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded LIVE at Farm Management Canada’s Agriculture Excellence Conference. Shaun Haney is joined by Stuart Person of MNP and board member with Farm Management Canada to discuss farm management skills and more. Haney is then joined by a panel including: Stan Vanderwaal with… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this special Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded LIVE at Farm Management Canada’s Agriculture Excellence Confer

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