Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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The Sharp Edge: Diving deeper on ideal corn planting depth

Real Agriculture

What’s the best planting depth for corn? There’s lots of research that points to a two-inch depth, but there’s growing evidence that planting corn up to three inches deep is a better choice if the seed can access optimum moisture levels at that depth. On this episode of The Sharp Edge, Maizex Seeds agronomist Henry.

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What I’m reading: Mexico’s nutrition law

Food Politics

I was interested to see this article in The Lancet: Mexico’s bold new law on adequate and sustainable nutrition. Mexico’s new General Law on Adequate and Sustainable Nutrition ( Ley general de Alimentación Adecuada y Sostenible ) is a substantial step towards transforming food systems to address NCDs and promote environmental sustainability… It enshrines the human right to food…It prioritises health, environmental stewardship, water access, children’s health, enhanced food supply and distrib

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The Agronomists, Ep 164: Pollination problems with Steph Berlett, Doug Moisey, and Peter Johnson

Real Agriculture

There are several things that producers and agronomists can do to set a crop up for the best pollination possible, but there is one major factor that no one can control: the weather. In this episode of The Agronomists, not two but three guests join host Lyndsey Smith for a discussion on what can go. Read More There are several things that producers and agronomists can do to set a crop up for the best pollination possible, but there is one major factor that no one can control: the weather.

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Advice from those organizing against factory farms

Modern Farmer

When Mary Dougherty first heard of the plan to build a 26,000-hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in her home of Bayfield, Wisconsin, she knew it was bad news. What she didn’t know was what to do about it. She had never thought of herself as an organizer or an environmentalist. She ran a restaurant. She published a cookbook. She was a mom to five kids.

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E. Kika De La Garza Fellow Brings USDA Awareness to South Florida

USDA Blog

In Miami, crops grow 365 days a year. This fact spurred Dr. Maruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar of Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, to take action to help his students. “We have lots of interest in agriculture here,” said Bhaskar, an associate professor in the FIU Department of Earth and Environment. “I want my students to know what different opportunities are available to them, especially with USDA.

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Berkeley Law Unveils Groundbreaking AI Law Degree Program

Berkeley Blog

Berkeley Law, renowned for its innovative legal education and leadership in law and technology, is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever law degree with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

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Dong named Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture

AgriLife Today

Endowed professorship, five-year grant support plant developmental biology researcher The post Dong named Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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July CamoAg Updates: Salesforce Integration, Custom Soil Maps & 2023 Subsidy Data

Tillable

July CamoAg Updates: Salesforce Integration, Custom Soil Maps & 2023 Subsidy Data We are excited to announce several new features in CamoAg designed to enhance your ag lending and agribusiness operations, streamline your workflows, and provide deeper insights into your customers. Here’s a quick glance at what was released in July: View Contacts and Organization Contacts from your Salesforce and CRM in CamoAG Find New Listings and Auctions Faster with Create Date Filter Create More Detaile

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Agricultural Product Storage Complete Guide

Agric4profits

Storage means the phase of the post-harvest system during which the products are kept in such a way as to guarantee food security other than during periods of a

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On TikTok, A Revival of Black Herbalism

Civil Eats

Growing up in a Black American family, I was steeped in the wisdom of natural remedies passed down through generations. My childhood memories include my grandmother making garlic tinctures, boiling ginger tea, and delivering spoonfuls of elderberry syrup to me when I was sick. When I had the flu, she’d put slices of onions in my socks to “pull the cold out.

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Large-Scale Ohio Research Project to Explore How Solar and Farming Can Co-Exist

Daily Yonder

This story was originally published by Energy News Network. Research underway at a Madison County solar farm promises to shed light on how well multi-use farming can work at a large scale. The answers will help shape best practices for future projects, while addressing some concerns raised in ongoing debates over siting large solar projects in rural farm areas.

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Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report The post Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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America’s Summer BBQ: Sizzling from the Southern Plains

USDA Blog

Oklahoma and Texas form one of the nation’s most abundant agricultural regions. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture , these two states accounted for 8% of total U.S. agricultural sales. The market value of agricultural products from Texas came to $32.2 billion, 6% of U.S. agricultural sales. In Oklahoma, the market value of agricultural sales reached $8.5 billion, 2% of total U.S. agricultural sales.

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Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers

Food Tank

Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) is an organization working in Central America to provide technical assistance and training to rural farming families that will help them produce food in a more sustainable way. Founded in 1997 by Peace Corps volunteer Florence Reed, SHI is built on the notion that environmental degradation and rural poverty are linked.

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USDA Process Verified Program: Transparency from Farm to Market

USDA Blog

When purchasing food, many consumers look for information on where the food came from and how it was produced. No antibiotics, cage-free, and grass-fed are a few marketing claims consumers find on protein-based food packaging. To provide assurance to customers of the validity of these and other claims, producers often enlist the services of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

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UC Berkeley course explores gun violence as a public health issue

Berkeley Blog

“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability, injury and of death for Americans." The post UC Berkeley course explores gun violence as a public health issue appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers

AgriLife Today

Whether you call them stickers or sandburs, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert can help you win the war against these prickly little pain dispensers

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Transforming Food Systems Must Include Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Voices and Knowledge

Farming First

As global food insecurity worsens, amplifying Indigenous Peoples' rights, voices and knowledge can help to create a resilient food future for all. The post Transforming Food Systems Must Include Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Voices and Knowledge appeared first on Farming First.

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7 Economic Principles Associated with Agricultural Processing

Agric4profits

Farm management principles associated with agricultural processing comprise a set of rules and economic theories, which ensure that choice of decision made will

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Fighting Factory Farms

Modern Farmer

The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into one place have been justified by the industry as a way to feed more people. But there are undeniable costs associated with this type of food production. Communities living near these operations bear the brunt of air and water pollution, among other things.

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Types of Agricultural Business Organization

Agric4profits

Klonsky (2011) observed that the development of agricultural business from a laissez faire operation calls for its organization for efficient operation in a gro

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Evolving Trends in Farmer Engagement: Navigating the Changing Grower Landscape

DTN

In recent years, the agricultural sector has undergone significant transformations, particularly in how grain traders interact with farmers and manage their grain supplies. For grain originators, understanding these shifts is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and fostering strong relationships with growers. This article explores the changing grower landscape, emerging trends in farmer engagement, and the growing importance of sustainability practices, particularly as carbon impacts become

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Agribusiness Enterprise Selection Guide

Agric4profits

An agribusiness enterprise or an enterprise in agricultural sector is any producing unit that combines resources to achieve its strategic objective(s).

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The Role of Data Analytics in Modern Agriculture

Cropin Blog

Synopsis: Agriculture is undergoing a data-driven transformation. Farmers and agribusinesses can unlock hidden insights, optimize operations, and ensure a sustainable future by harnessing big data analytics. This blog explores the potential of data analytics in agriculture.

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NHC hurricane cone depiction gets updated

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The National Hurricane Center has just debuted a new updated hurricane cone with a sleeker look. While they are not yet using it in notifications about TS Ernesto, which is about to hit Puerto Rico, it should be appearing on their website soon.

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Data is Transforming the Grain Industry

DTN

The grain industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence. Like it or not, we cannot close our eyes and pretend it’s not happening. In the past three decades, as the information age has evolved, a lot of data has been gathered around the world. A whole lot. This is happening in all industries, all sectors, and everywhere in between.

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TS Ernesto nears hurricane force at it approaches Puerto Rico

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Since my last blog post on the tropics, Tropical Depression 5 has organized and became Tropical Storm Ernesto yesterday. It has been moving at a very fast rate of speed and is now approaching Puerto Rico.

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Why Agribusinesses Need to Market and Sell Smarter using Ag-Specific Data

Tillable

Why Agribusinesses Need to Market and Sell Smarter using Ag-Specific Data Agriculture has long embraced data-driven tools to optimize crop yields, manage resources, and enhance farm efficiency. With precision agriculture technologies now more than a decade old, the industry is well-versed in using data to gain insights that drive decision-making on the farm.

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Evolving Trends in Farmer Engagement: Navigating the Changing Grower Landscape

DTN

In recent years, the agricultural sector has undergone significant transformations, particularly in how grain traders interact with farmers and manage their grain supplies. For grain originators, understanding these shifts is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and fostering strong relationships with growers. This article explores the changing grower landscape, emerging trends in farmer engagement, and the growing importance of sustainability practices, particularly as carbon impacts become

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SWEEP: New Climate Smart Ag Program Evaluation Shows Program Successes and Opportunities

CalCAN

This blog is the second in a four-part series that delves into the recent program evaluation of California’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Programs. In this installment, we focus on the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), highlighting some of The post SWEEP: New Climate Smart Ag Program Evaluation Shows Program Successes and Opportunities appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.

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Introduction to Tree Crops, Social and Cultural Importance in Nigeria

Agric4profits

This article will give you a general introduction to tree crops, social and cultural importance in Nigeria.

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Peterson Brothers at Ag Media Summit Once Again

Agwired

Speaking at the Ag Media Summit was Greg Peterson and Kendal Peterson of the well-known Peterson Brothers. I first met Greg Peterson at the 2012 Ag Media Summit. I interviewed him before a panel we were on and you can still listen to it here. That same year Greg and Nathan attended the AgChat Agvocacy 2.0 Conference and Jamie Johansen was there and she talked to them about their first video which just blew up and they became Ag Stars.

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California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

ATTRA

Proposals must be submitted by September 9, 2024. California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program , to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Grant awards will range from $100,000 to $500,000 per project; projects may last for up to two years and eight months. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations; local, state, federal, and Tribal governments; and public and private colleges and universities are eligible t

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USDA Forecasting Record Corn and Soybean Yields

Agwired

The latest Crop Production report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting record corn and soybean yields this year, with higher total production for soybeans and slightly lower for corn. Corn production is expected to be down 1% from last year at 15.1 billion bushels while soybean production is forecast to be 10% higher than 2023 at a record high 4.59 billion bushels.

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Canola School: Clubroot — how much is too much?

Real Agriculture

With an average of over 20 million seeded acres in Canada, canola is one of Canada’s most widely grown crops. Used for cooking oil, processing foods, biofuel and protein for both animal feed and human consumption, it’s safe to say that it’s important to keep this vital crop protected from diseases such as clubroot, a. Read More With an average of over 20 million seeded acres in Canada, canola is one of Canada’s most widely grown crops.

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Animal Ag News 8/13

Agwired

The National Pork Board (NPB) partnered with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) to convene a group of public health, animal health and swine professionals in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to build relationships and explore opportunities for One Health collaborations. The event was sponsored by the Pork Checkoff with the support of several state pork associations and producers from Minnesota and South Dakota.

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RealAg Radio: A potential rail strike and how to stop it, plus the latest CFSI results, Aug 13, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Koch Ag Services. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Kyle Larkin with Grain Growers of Canada to discuss the potential rail strike; Greg Northey with Pulse Canada on how to stop the rail strike; Justin Funk with RealAgristudies on the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Koch Ag Services.

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