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Nibbles: SeedLinked, Heritage Seed Library, HarvestPlus, Enset, EBI, Saharan/Sahelian flora, Pollen, Food & climate, Food prices, Moonraker, Svalbard eats, Devex does seeds, CGRFA ABS survey

Agricultural Biodiversity

SeedLinked : an app to source cool vegetable seeds. And more. Want to become a variety champion for the Heritage Seed Library? Where’s the app though? A compendium of evidence on the efficacy of biofortification from HarvestPlus. Jeremy surely available for comment? Kew celebrates efficacy of enset conservation in Ethiopia. Not sure if the Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute is in on that celebration.

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Loading Patterns in Fresh Farm Produce Transport Systems to Minimize Overheating

Agric4profits

Stacking patterns in transport vehicles should minimize contact between the fresh farm produce and the floor and wall surfaces of the vehicle to reduce the tran

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Texas A&M AgriLife employees honored with Texans Caring for Texans awards

AgriLife Today

Outstanding contributions to Texas High Plains recognized The post Texas A&M AgriLife employees honored with Texans Caring for Texans awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Tech Hub LIVE 2024: Celebrating Four Years of Success and Looking Ahead to 2025 

Global Agtech Initiative

Tech Hub LIVE 2024 concluded on July 31 with resounding success, drawing nearly 700 attendees and featuring over 70 exhibiting companies. The post Tech Hub LIVE 2024: Celebrating Four Years of Success and Looking Ahead to 2025 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection

AgriLife Today

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites The post Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agtech Startup Applied Carbon Secures $21.5M in Series A Round for Biochar Tech

Global Agtech Initiative

The Houston, Texas-based agtech startup's automated machines convert ag crop waste into biochar for carbon sequestration. The post Agtech Startup Applied Carbon Secures $21.5M in Series A Round for Biochar Tech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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DNA Topoisomerase insights hold potential for drug discovery and plant protection

Agri-tech

Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection. Researchers in the group of Professor Tony Maxwell used computational techniques to track and trace the role of this key enzyme which helps to regulate DNA across the tree of life. This analysis delivered a series of findings which improves our knowledge of topoisomerases.

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Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Meat

Modern Farmer

The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector , who shows up daily. I’m surrounded by the rasp of knives being sharpened and slid into hip holsters that hang around waists with chains. The assertive whir of the saws hits my ears first as rib cages become short ribs, hind legs become dog bones, and vertebrae are sheared from spines.

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The best time to pick produce, keep tomatoes from splitting

AgriLife Today

Tomatoes splitting after rains is a problem for many Texas gardeners. A Texas A&M AgriLife expert offers August tips and advice for gardeners.

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Factors Affecting Permanent Crop Production

Agric4profits

In crop production, crops are domesticated plants that we grow on our farms, orchards and gardens.

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VarScout: A Digital Ecosystem to Visualise Crop Varietal Data

Farming First

VarScout, a digital ecosystem, is enhancing farmers' understanding of the geographical distribution of crop varieties, ensuring food security. The post VarScout: A Digital Ecosystem to Visualise Crop Varietal Data appeared first on Farming First.

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5 simple ways to surge calf growth during weaning

West Texas Livestock

Weaning is one of the most critical times for cattle producers. It is a period when all their hard work begins to pay off with an excellent large calf crop. This challenging yet promising time assures long-term benefits and a thriving herd, instilling a sense of optimism and motivation in cattle producers. It is also […] The post 5 simple ways to surge calf growth during weaning appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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The Impact of Agricultural Research on USDA Conservation Programs

Organic Farming Research

Climate change threatens our food supply. Underfunding of agricultural research hinders efforts to protect our environment and support farmers, but organic agriculture can play a critical role in building resilience. The post The Impact of Agricultural Research on USDA Conservation Programs appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Pennsylvania Resource Enhancement & Protection Program

ATTRA

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until September 1, 2024. Pennsylvania’s Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP) Program is a first-come, first-served program that enables farmers, businesses, and landowners to earn state income tax credits to offset the cost of implementing conservation practices. REAP provides tax credits at levels of 50%, 75%, or 90% of costs incurred in the implementation of best management practices that reduce nitrogen, phosphorus,

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UC Berkeley student president discovers data science’s power in economics

Berkeley Blog

Shrinidhi Gopal, a senior majoring in economics and data science, is the incoming president for UC Berkeley's undergraduate student government. She is one of 202 students who made these subjects the second most common combination of majors declared on campus this spring.Gopal spoke with Berkeley’s College of Computing, Data Science, and Society about how she discovered these fields and the power of combining data science with the social sciences.

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Organic Farming Sustainability: Core Principles and Sustainable Practices

Agric4profits

Organic farming sustainability revolves around practices that promote long-term environmental health, economic viability, and social equity.

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Reports of shots fired near Clark Kerr and Hill Campus

Berkeley Blog

UCPD is on the scene. No injuries have been reported. The post Reports of shots fired near Clark Kerr and Hill Campus appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Release: New Lending Rule Signals More Savings for Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.

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Watch a UC Berkeley professor break down the origins and stories behind national anthems

Berkeley Blog

From Britain's "God Save the King" to South Africa’s “Nkosi Sekelel’ iAfrika," here's what makes national anthems tick. The post Watch a UC Berkeley professor break down the origins and stories behind national anthems appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Best Environment for Crop Storage and Complete Guide

Agric4profits

For proper crop storage, temperature management is important throughout the period between harvest and consumption in order to maintain good produce quality.

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Drought conditions improved across the region

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows improvements across the region due to rainfall from a stalled front as well as the initial rainfall ahead of Hurricane Debby. Further improvements are expected in next week’s map, especially in the northern half, which will incorporate the Debby rainfall that occurred after the Tuesday cutoff.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Limes

Agric4profits

Exporting limes involves several critical steps to ensure the fruit meets international standards and arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

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NOAA: Nation hit with record heat, wildfires and Hurricane Beryl in July

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOAA released the latest monthly climate summary for July 2024 today. It shows that there was a lot of extreme weather across the country this month, including Hurricane Beryl in Texas and the wildfires out west, particularly in California.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Avocados

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting avocados involves a series of careful steps to ensure the fruit arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

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How did the rain forecast for Debby compare to the observations?

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Someone on the NWS Peachtree City’s Facebook page today asked how the observed rainfall from Debby compared to the predicted amount. While Debby is still dropping some rain in Georgia, South Carolina and points north, here is a preliminary comparison. Below is a comparison of the reported and the forecast amounts.

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National honor bestowed on Department of Agricultural Economics professor

AgriLife Today

Capps selected as 2024 Fellow by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association The post National honor bestowed on Department of Agricultural Economics professor appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Next tropical system likely to form in the next week

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Now that Debby is down to a tropical depression and headed out of our region soon, it is time to look ahead to see what is ahead. The National Hurricane Center has another area with a 50% chance of development in the next week somewhere in the western Atlantic.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Grapefruits

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting grapefruits involves several key steps to ensure the fruit arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

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Alltech Honors Young Leaders at Ag Media Summit

Agwired

(right to left) Breanna Selsor, Iowa State; Hannah Hudgens, Texas Tech; Allie Herring, Texas Tech; and Ryan Hess, Texas Tech; with Jenn Norrie (far left), Alltech Four students currently studying agricultural communications were honored for their excellence, professionalism and leadership earlier this week at Ag Media Summit (AMS). The Livestock Publications Council (LPC) Student Award Program, sponsored by Alltech , provides travel scholarships for four students to attend AMS.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Garlic

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting garlic involves several detailed steps to ensure the product meets quality standards and regulations for international

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Feedstock Management Group Debuts at Tech Hub LIVE

Agwired

The North American Bioeconomy Data Alliance (NABDA) is a new working group focused on feedstock management that debuted at the recent Tech Hub LIVE event in Des Moines. Spearheading the group are Joyce Hunter with Mission Critical and Kathleen Glass with AquaSpy, who also led a Roundtable Discussion on the topic at THL. NABDA is engaging industry partners help the U.S. and Canada improve data literacy and standardization to optimize the production, processing, and utilization of biological feeds

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How to Process, Package, and Export Oranges

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting oranges involves several steps to ensure they reach their destination in optimal condition.

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The Greg and Gregg Show at AMS

Agwired

Greg Henderson and Gregg Hillyer at AMS The 25th anniversary of Ag Media Summit was celebrated this week and it was interesting to take a walk back through the history of the event with a couple of guys who have been around for awhile – Gregg Hillyer, Editor In Chief at The Progressive Farmer, and Greg Henderson, Editorial Director at Drovers/Farm Journal.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have brought transformative changes to many sectors, and agriculture is no exception.

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Talking Retirement at Ag Media Summit

Agwired

During this year’s Ag Media Summit I talked to a variety of folks about retirement. This included members who have retired, members who retired and went back to work, people who are considering retiring (asking me, “When are you going to retire?”), and one of our keynote speakers, Dr. Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence. He is an economist who not only had great information but a sense of humor that kept us laughing.

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Seed Germination and Dormancy to Plant Growth and Development

Agric4profits

With the seed germination, the independence of the next generation of plants begins.

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Release: USDA Announces $400 Million Investment in Western Water Conservation

National Young Farmers Coalition

Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications and Digital Advocacy Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 (Washington, D.C., August 7, 2024) On August 1, 2024, USDA announced a historic investment in water conservation and drought support for farmers and ranchers across the Western United States. USDA has identified 18 irrigation districts across the West that have opportunities for water savings, and will provide payments to producers for reducing their wa