Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Efficiency is everything when timeframes are tight and acres are many. The equipment chosen for a job can make a substantial difference in how quickly, efficiently, and economically a field gets seeded and fertilized. These factors were top of mind when Morris Equipment designed their new 10 Series Air Cart, which is the largest tow-between. Read More Efficiency is everything when timeframes are tight and acres are many.

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Food Politics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Last year, the Egg Nutrition Center offered free continuing education credits for dietitians. This year, I received an e-mailed press release: EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, March 28, 2024 Fortified Eggs Did Not Raise Cholesterol in Modest-Sized Cardiology Study Further study needed to investigate secondary findings. …A study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and led by researchers at Duke, offers new evidence on fortified eggs, which are

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Size plays a key role in farm efficiency and that’s certainly the case when it comes to fuel tanks. AGI’s director of liquid sales, Brian Bateman, says the company’s new vertical single-wall fuel tanks will give farmers the capacity they require to have fuel available at critical times during the year. Ranging in size from. Read More Size plays a key role in farm efficiency and that’s certainly the case when it comes to fuel tanks.

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Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Seismic data from NASA's Insight lander indicate deep, porous rock filled with liquid water The post Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It’s just too deep to tap. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Over 40 per cent of Ontario’s beef farmers that access the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program are under the age of 40 and that figure is part of the motivation behind the government significantly increasing the money set aside for the program and doubling the amount a producer can qualify for. Minister of Agriculture, Food, Read More Over 40 per cent of Ontario’s beef farmers that access the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program are under the age of 40 and that figure is part of the

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

At Argus Farm Stop, the shelves are full of locally raised vegetables and fruit, herbs, beef, chicken, fish, and more. Beets from one local farm snuggle up against sunchokes from another, across eggs from yet another. Above many of the market’s displays hang smiling pictures of farmers alongside their produce. And when these same farmers make a delivery to Argus Farm Stop , in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the staff treat them like minor celebrities: free coffee, shout-outs from the owners, the works.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: Rainfall issues; Bad weeds; Pollination problems; Weed control before cover crops, and more! Don’t miss today’s spotlight interview with Alain Goubau for Combyne Ag.

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USDA Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The seeds of digital transformation are taking root as application reviews for our agency’s first Digital Service (DS) Fellows cohort are in progress. By establishing a dedicated fellow team at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we will be able to improve access to USDA resources and programs across the country. Once onboarded this fall, our USDA Digital Service (DS) Fellows will work to accelerate the design, development, and delivery of customer-centric services.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

Hastings will investigate interventions to increase human ‘health span’ The post New faculty member brings research on aging to Department of Nutrition appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has a small grants program and I hear they are looking for more applications targeting crop wild relatives. The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund provides financial support in the form of small grants of less than $25,000 to conservation projects globally. These small grants are as much for the species as they are for the conservationists and organizations working so passionately to protect them.

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American Farmland

AUGUST 12, 2024

In the most recent Census of Agriculture, over half of U.S. farms reported having at least one female decision-maker, and women farmers accounted for 36% of all producers and 41% of beginning farmers. With the number of women approaching half the farmer population, especially when it comes to beginning producers, we wanted to learn more about the everyday experiences of women in agriculture.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

The longer the distance between the producer who produces farm fresh produce (fresh farm produce) and the market, the greater is the cost of marketing and the r

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Food Tank

AUGUST 12, 2024

A recent report commissioned by the Farm Journal Foundation finds that low and middle income countries (LMICs) are highly vulnerable to climate shocks. But by providing better access to social protection programs, investing in female-dominated value-chain sectors, and enabling regional food trade they can increase their resilience. The climate crisis “affects food quantity, quality and accessibility,” and is typified by changes in frequency, intensity, or duration of extreme weather events, acc

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Daily Yonder

AUGUST 12, 2024

This story was originally published by Grist. When Hurricane Idalia struck Florida last summer, a tree fell straight through a trailer occupied by a migrant-farmworker family in Hamilton County. They couldn’t afford to move, even temporarily, so the family of six just picked up the things they could salvage and continued to live around the rotting tree.

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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 12, 2024

The partnership marks AgVend’s expansion upstream in the value chain, moving beyond its traditional retail focus, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Why the CHS-Ag Vend Collaboration Is So Compelling for Agribusiness appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Grow Link

AUGUST 12, 2024

The latest update to the Copilot program introduces several significant improvements, building on user feedback and addressing the challenges faced by growers in achieving precise and consistent irrigation management. These updates focus on enhancing the reliability of Copilot and improving its overall functionality to better meet the needs of users.

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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 12, 2024

The influx of subsidies, grants, and regulatory frameworks facilitating the use of agricultural drones is contributing to increased affordability for farmers. The post What’s Behind the Expected Growth in the Agricultural Drone Market appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

Hurricanes have an interesting history of names. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts share information on the role they play.

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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 12, 2024

The partnership will encompass a 6-week acceleration period followed by two immersion weeks in Silicon Valley. The post SVG Ventures | THRIVE and JETRO Partner to Launch Harvest Horizons to Propel Japanese Agri-Food Tech Startups appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 12, 2024

The American Veterinary Medical Association published a disaster preparedness guide that helps small farms be ready to safeguard their horses, poultry, and other farm animals in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Small Farm Preparedness: Disaster Preparedness for Owners of Farm Animals is a free, downloadable booklet filled with tips, checklists, and important information for farm animal owners.

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West Texas Livestock

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite the time and equipment costs, growing your own feed can be a powerful strategy. It allows you to maintain an inventory, reducing the risk of short supplies and protecting you from seasonal price fluctuations. Moreover, it empowers you to tailor energy and protein production to match your herd’s feed requirements, giving you a strong […] The post How to actually safeguard your herd from nitrate toxicity appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 12, 2024

The application period is open until September 12, 2024. The Compost Reimbursement Program is a grant program that reimburses Washington farmers who purchase compost from eligible commercial facilities in the state. Participating farms are eligible for 50% reimbursement on qualifying costs including compost purchases and associated transportation, equipment, and labor costs.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

AUGUST 12, 2024

Share this This article was produced in collaboration with KQED’s The California Report. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. Here’s the scene: I’m at the edge of California’s Sacramento River, across from the town of Princeton.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

The management process of agribusiness is seriously affected by number of environmental factors according to Ebong (2007), which include: Formal Education

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 12, 2024

This article first appeared on High Country News and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Sonoma County is the heart of California wine country. With a population of almost half a million, the region is known for its arable land and stunning vistas – the “Tuscany of America,” according to local rancher Bronte Edwards. But Sonoma has a less genteel side: The area is also home to approximately 3 million head of livestock held in concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.

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Farming First

AUGUST 12, 2024

Global agriculture needs to be revamped to enable tech-savvy youth become successful agripreneurs focused on maximising food production. The post Three Ways to Help Tech-Savvy Youth Transform Agriculture appeared first on Farming First.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Agriculture ministers from seven out of ten provinces are calling on the federal government to immediately reverse changes to the capital gains tax that they say are hurting farmers and the agriculture sector. As of June 25, the annual capital gains inclusion rate – the taxable portion of a capital gain, such as the sale.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

Agribusiness is a large and growing segment of any particular rural economy.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

International student Miguel Diaz’s path to agricultural leadership The post From Colombia to College Station, in search of an Aggie leadership education appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

Black pepper, known as the "King of Spices," is a key ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

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Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The grants are part of a nearly $20 million investment by the California Energy Commission to “fund applied research and development projects that develop decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings." The post UC researchers awarded $8 million to advance commercial building decarbonization appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

Cloves are aromatic flower buds used as a spice and are valued for their flavor and medicinal properties.

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Organic Farming Research

AUGUST 12, 2024

Organic farmers face criticism for tillage, but research shows that balanced tillage can improve soil health while effectively managing weeds. Learn more in this post. The post Not All Tillage Is Created Equal appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

Processing, packaging, and exporting basil involves several steps to ensure that this aromatic herb reaches consumers in the best possible condition.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

AUGUST 12, 2024

Dear Customer Owners, As we enter August and begin the back-to-school process, I hope this monthly newsletter finds you all doing well. Fraud Warning Attention all customers with home loans —FCSC has become aware that some of our members with mortgage loans with us may be receiving misleading postcards in the mail. As shown in the images below, it appears as if we at FCSC sent these mailers to you, but we did not.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thyme is a popular herb known for its aromatic and flavorful qualities.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 12, 2024

Spring seeded cereals are on a real decline in Ontario, but the use of cover crops after wheat harvest is definitely on an upward trend. Why does that matter? Well, summer or fall seeded covers can help anchor soil, hold and cycle nutrients, and out-compete weeds. But, as Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson explains in this. Read More Spring seeded cereals are on a real decline in Ontario, but the use of cover crops after wheat harvest is definitely on an upward trend.

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