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Ag Minister MacAulay “always preparing for the next election,” but will it be as a candidate?

Real Agriculture

While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36.

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Nox the UC Berkeley falcon flies again, his broken wing mended

Berkeley Blog

Surgery and rehab at UC Davis, plus a month with a falconer, prepared him for release on Friday. The post Nox the UC Berkeley falcon flies again, his broken wing mended appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Next Ontario Soil Network challenge open for applications

Real Agriculture

Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge. This year-long program is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts across Ontario improve their soil health practices, build strong networks, and make a lasting impact in their communities. The OSN Network Challenge starts January 2025, and begins with a 6-week.

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Industry-funded study of the week: again, potatoes

Food Politics

Potatoes, a source of rapidly absorbable starch, have such a bad reputation that some nutritionists advise against eating them. I am not one of them. I enjoy eating potatoes and think their blood sugar-raising effects depend on how they are prepared and how muh of them you eat. The potato industry, alarmed about advice not to eat potatoes, funds research to prove they are healthy, or at least do no harm.

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Brilliant Harvest connects farmers to equipment support off hours, in real time

Real Agriculture

A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren’t on the clock.

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Will we have enough wheat in 2025?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Wheat is walking a weather-dependent tight rope of global supply and demand. Here are fundamental factors that could support a rally in 2025.

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On feedstock, carbon, and biofuel: why 45-Z could spell trouble for Canadian canola

Real Agriculture

In agriculture, finding a new use or market for byproducts is typically a win-win. In the case of canola, the meal created after the oil extraction makes great dairy cattle feed. The oil itself also has several uses, including as cooking oil or as a feedstock for biofuel. In fact, even used canola oil can. Read More In agriculture, finding a new use or market for byproducts is typically a win-win.

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Next Ontario Soil Network challenge open for applications

Real Agriculture

Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge. This year-long program is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts across Ontario improve their soil health practices, build strong networks, and make a lasting impact in their communities. The OSN Network Challenge starts January 2025, and begins with a 6-week… Read More Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge.

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Butterfat, protein propel dairy’s growth

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: U.S. dairy processing continues to evolve, as today’s consumers are more likely to eat their dairy than drink it.

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Ag Minister MacAulay “always preparing for the next election,” but will it be as a candidate?

Real Agriculture

While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36… Read More While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence M

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Distinguished investigator brings expertise in genetics and cell biology to Texas A&M AgriLife

AgriLife Today

Ann Wehman joins Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics faculty in research, teaching role The post Distinguished investigator brings expertise in genetics and cell biology to Texas A&M AgriLife appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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On feedstock, carbon, and biofuel: why 45Z could spell trouble for Canadian canola

Real Agriculture

In agriculture, finding a new use or market is typically a win-win. In the case of canola, the meal created after the oil extraction makes great dairy cattle feed. The oil itself also has several uses, including as cooking oil or as a feedstock for biofuel. In fact, even used canola oil can also become… Read More In agriculture, finding a new use or market is typically a win-win.

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Planting for Resilience

Organic Farming Research

Farmer and OFRF Board President, April Thatcher discusses the critical role that cover crops play in building soil health and resiliency in a farm ecosystem. Discover the lessons she's learned from years of cover cropping, and the new cover cropping resources that OFRF has available for farmers. The post Planting for Resilience appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Brilliant Harvest connects farmers to equipment support off hours, in real time

Real Agriculture

A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren’t on the clock…. Read More A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking

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This isn’t the ‘80s

Western FarmPress

Interest rates today are less than half what they were during the Farm Crisis of the 1980s and financial scrutiny is about double.

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Canola School: Specialty oils give growers a chance at something different

Real Agriculture

Specialty canola oil currently makes up approximately 10 percent of canola crop acres. While years ago the choice to go with a specialty oil could mean a yield gap, today, options in the hybrid seed space are plentiful and that yield gap has closed. Specialty canola genetics are up there in performance with regular commodity… Read More Specialty canola oil currently makes up approximately 10 percent of canola crop acres.

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How robots help plant breeders

Western FarmPress

High-tech robots that employ sensors and cameras are finding a home in university and commercial ag company research departments.

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From Aggieland to Disney’s Imagineering

AgriLife Today

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student Peyton Liebler ’22 shares his journey to Disney The post From Aggieland to Disney’s Imagineering appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Is breakeven possible?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: With Congress stalled and grain prices struggling, U.S. farmers need superior yields in corn and soybeans to avoid losing money on 2024 crops.

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‘I’m just one of millions of migrant students working hard to achieve their goals’

Berkeley Blog

Student Yesenia Ochoa reflects on growing up in Yuba City and the responsibility she carries as the first in her family to attend a four-year college. The post ‘I’m just one of millions of migrant students working hard to achieve their goals’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Making Sense of the Syngenta-Taranis Partnership

Global Agtech Initiative

Analyst Shane Thomas delves into the complexities that often accompany digital partnerships like the recent Syngenta-Taranis collaboration. The post Making Sense of the Syngenta-Taranis Partnership appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Cotton: October WASDE reflects modest tightening

Western FarmPress

Cotton Spin: The October WASDE saw several expected month-over-month adjustments to U.S. cotton supply and demand.

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Table to Farm: Can Restaurants Serve Climate Education?

Civil Eats

This is the fifth article in a five-part series about restaurants and climate-change solutions, produced in collaboration with Eater. The PLNT Impact Tracker on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating. The tool from the East Coast vegan chain, which appears on its website and in the chain’s ordering app, estimates the amounts of water, land, CO2, and oil saved by eating vegan burgers.

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Plant-based meat made missteps with all or nothing approach

Western FarmPress

Plant-based meat companies get it wrong when they focus on vegetarians or vegans alone rather than targeting flexitarians.

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Ecorobotix Targets the Spot Spraying Market With the ARA Sprayer

Global Agtech Initiative

Learn how Switzerland-based ag robotics company is establishing itself in the U.S. market with its ARA sprayer. The post Ecorobotix Targets the Spot Spraying Market With the ARA Sprayer appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Wyffels Hybrids boosts focus on central Corn Belt

Western FarmPress

Its new central Iowa facility enables it to better serve corn acres in Iowa and Upper Midwestern states, say company officials.

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How to Create a Firefly Sanctuary

Modern Farmer

I can hear the patter of little footsteps as my child, who is supposed to be getting ready for a bath, comes hurrying down the stairs, shouting fireflies; I see fireflies. Can we go see them? It’s a request that is impossible for me to resist. If you grew up on the East Coast or in the Midwest, you know what I mean. Barefoot in the yard, watching the twinkling fireflies, chasing their dazzling lights: It’s quintessential summertime.

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Expert: Dairy biosecurity starts with mentality change

Western FarmPress

Dan Hougentogler says Pennsylvania’s many multispecies farms present a unique biosecurity challenge.

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5 Mistakes Commercial Growers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Grow Link

Running a successful commercial grow operation requires precision, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to maximizing efficiency. Yet, even seasoned growers can fall into certain traps that compromise yields and efficiency. Below, we’ll tackle five of the most common mistakes growers make and, most importantly, how to avoid them.

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Sweet cherry growers receive USDA disaster declaration

Western FarmPress

The declaration provides emergency resources for farmers in 11 northwest Michigan counties.

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American Farmland Trust Collaborates with Real Farmer Care as Fiscal Sponsor to Support and Advance Farmer and Rancher Self-care and Well-being

American Farmland

The post American Farmland Trust Collaborates with Real Farmer Care as Fiscal Sponsor to Support and Advance Farmer and Rancher Self-care and Well-being appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Soybean, cotton harvests benefit from clear weather

Western FarmPress

Soybean harvest is wrapping up, while cotton harvest is pushing along.

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Guava leaves and fertility

Agric4profits

Guava leaves and fertility have garnered attention in both traditional medicine and modern agriculture for their potential benefits in enhancing reproductive he

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First tractor ride as a farm wife

Western FarmPress

Letters From the Farmhouse: I got married during harvest! Here’s how we are honeymooning.

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Uses of cocoyam

Agric4profits

Cocoyam, scientifically known as Colocasia esculenta and commonly referred to as taro, is a root vegetable widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions

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Follow corn ear from field to seed bag

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Click through to see the journey Dekalb seed corn takes once it arrives to the Constantine, Mich., Bayer plant.

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Pig farming for beginners

Agric4profits

Pig farming, also known as pig husbandry, is an agricultural practice that involves raising pigs for meat, known as pork, and other by-products like leather and

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