Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar. A key part of that farming formula is capacity, specifically larger equipment that can get more done in a day and help cover the big acres that many farmers are working across vast tracks of land. Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has… Read More It’s no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A global team of journalists recently revealed that agrochemical industry leaders are working to downplay the risks associated with pesticides and discredit and silence critics of these chemicals. The investigation finds that the PR firm v-Fluence created profiles on 3,000 organizations and more than 500 scientists, journalists, environmentalists, and others deemed critical of the pesticide industry and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Grain markets, with the possible exception of soybeans, appear to have bottomed out, and are showing signs they’re entering a period of sideways trade, says the president of grain market consulting firm Intellifarm. He’s not feeling bullish yet, but after striking a negative sentiment in his regular appearances on RealAg Radio over the last two… Read More Grain markets, with the possible exception of soybeans, appear to have bottomed out, and are showing signs they’re entering a period of sidewa

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A reader, Lynn Ripley, sent me a link to this article from the New York Times: What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk What Peter does know, however, is that without foreign-born workers, his dairy could not stay afloat. Americans are understandably reluctant to perform dirty, dangerous and demanding work — what economists call 3-D jobs — as long as they have better alternatives.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a special newsletter series running daily during COP29. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Smallholder farmers nourish the world. It’s the more than 500 million small, committed farmers around the globe that keep their communities fed, often in ways that are naturally regenerative and sustainable—not because it’s trendy, bu

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Reevaluate your communication methods and tools before entering the 2025 growing season. Cellphones aren’t always the most effective or safest option.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

University of California experts have laid out path for nearly nixing plastic waste. The post A world without plastic pollution? A new study shows it’s possible appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A metal-organic framework, or MOF, is capable of capturing CO2 at extreme temperatures The post Breakthrough in capturing ‘hot’ CO2 from industrial exhaust appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Understanding your operation’s challenges in the field will help you navigate seed purchasing decisions for 2025.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For first-time hosts, or even experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving turkey can be a nerve-wracking dish to prepare once a year. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As farmers face mounting economic challenges, all eyes are on Congress to determine if more government funds will be provided. Central to the debate are the FARM Act, farm bill and additional disaster assistance.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The latest ENSO forecast, released today, shows that La Nina is still expected to be officially declared soon but the likelihood has gone down a bit because it is taking so long to develop. When (or if) it does occur, it is likely to be a weak and short-lived one.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Slideshow: Learn how one Illinois farmer is ditching the conventional agriculture model to prioritize his land, his family and his sanity.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

"Your Farm at a Glance" is a new feature that provides a summary overview of a farm operation and quickly surfaces valuable insights. The post Bayer’s Recent FieldView Release Turns Farm Information Into Answers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What’s Your Story? Political opportunists with antifarming agendas have turned up the jets on their rhetoric like never before.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Deal represents a significant step forward in FarmQA's mission to transform global agriculture by enhancing supply chain transparency. The post FarmQA Acquires Farm Dog to Drive Global Ag Tech Innovation and Expand Agronomic Impact appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The updated APHIS rule for electronic identification tags went into effect Nov. 5.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The poorest people in our society struggle every day, every mealtime, to put food on the table. But we help create a fairer society, where we eliminate the hunger and malnutrition that compromise the futures of the most vulnerable. Women and children especially tend to suffer the impacts of hunger the most. This is Sunita’s story from India. “My husband used to be the sole breadwinner, and we lived with just his income.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: The WASDE report seemed to indicate higher corn feeding and hints at increased soybean exports.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it The post What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop? appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A junk drawer is only as useful as its contents.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Whether you have a tractor, farm truck, or combine, you know that efficiently maintaining your farm equipment is crucial for maximizing productivity, prolonging machinery life, and ensuring a safe working environment. If you're managing a small family farm or a larger operation, understanding best practices for farm equipment care and maintenance can reduce repair costs and prevent unexpected breakdowns.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Corn and soybean shipments accelerate as river levels rise, giving new opportunities to farmers challenged by low grain prices.

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UnderstandingAg

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“When I was a young kid, my grandfather had a painting of a Gaucho riding a horse at full gallop chasing down a cow in the Patagonia Steppe. The Gaucho was swinging a set of ‘boleadoras; above his head, which is the traditional tool to help them wrangle cattle. Ever since I first saw that painting, I always thought to myself, ‘One day I will visit this place.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New incentives under Biden’s signature climate change law are meant to encourage lower-emitting energy, but energy and agriculture industries are left waiting for guidance on how to proceed.

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The Lunatic Farmer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Remember the first U.S. Dietary Guidelines from 1979? The infamous Food Pyramid? Twinkies and Nabisco crackers on the foundational bottom? Obesity and diabetes to follow? Well, not much has changed. The guidelines get updated every 5 years, so the proposal coming up for the latest perversion puts beans, peas, and lentils over meat. The Stanford University professor overseeing the committee writing the new guidelines says the emphasis is "plant forward.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Relay intercropping and double cropping enable farmers to simultaneously grow two crops in the same field.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) has posted an 11-part series of short videos to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant. Each video installment addresses a frequently asked question regarding the grant-making process or the application itself.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The family operation in Wood County, Wis., has enjoyed 84 years in business.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What happens to human and animal waste once it's flushed away? UC Berkeley professor Jay Graham says the answer is more important than you may think. The post Watch an environmental health professor explain wastewater woes appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: The sea of students excited to learn about agriculture made me feel confident in the future of the industry.

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Grow Link

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In cannabis cultivation, mixed lighting—combining different types of light sources, such as LEDs and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium)—is quickly gaining attention. Instead of committing to a single light type, many growers are leveraging the complementary strengths of each to optimize every growth stage. But why mix lighting? This approach maximizes the benefits of each light type, creating a balanced, effective lighting strategy for commercial growers.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Extension experts from Indiana and Minnesota discuss why 2024 was a banner year for this disease and what that means for the future.

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World Agri-Tech

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Elicit Plant announces a €45 million fundraising round to accelerate its international growth. This new investment, led by Carbyne with participation from existing investors will enhance the commercialization of Elicit Plant’s products and intensify its research to develop new solutions to meet the needs of farmers facing climate instability. Agri-Biotech Innovation in Response to the Climate Crisis As global agricultural yields face increasing threats from frequent and extreme climate events, E

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Be ready to answer when corn and soybean supply and demand news calls out opportunity to profit in the corn and soybean markets.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This was a week of haves and have-nots for soil moisture in the Southeast. An area of very heavy rain (6-10 inches in some areas) in southeastern GA and adjacent parts of SC removed drought from that portion of the region.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the rising price of soybean oil and how it's tied to palm oil costs.

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