Food Politics
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Christy Spackman. The Taste of Water: Sensory Perception and the Making of an Industrial Beverage. University of California Press, 2023. 289 pages. Food Studies scholar Christy Spackman proves that, yes, an entire book—-and a riveting one at that—-can be devoted to how water tastes, thereby explaining how it can be turned into a bland commodity with its non-taste sold at exorbitant cost.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 1, 2023
104 years after the first airplane flew across the Atlantic Ocean, Virgin Atlantic marked another transatlantic milestone this week: the first commercial and widebody aircraft flight crossing the ocean on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (or SAF.
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Food Tank
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Current food systems are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and for nearly 80 percent of biodiversity loss. Moreover, they contribute to forest destruction, the displacement of communities, water pollution and soil degradation. They are often based on chemical-dependent monocultures which makes them vulnerable to disease and climate related shocks.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 1, 2023
John Deere continues its push to bring fully autonomous tractors and tillage to farmers around the globe. At Agritechnica 23, the farm machinery maker’s 8RX 410 tractor with an autonomy kit attracted plenty of attention from farmers visiting the agriculture innovation showcase held in Hanover, Germany. In this video report, Derek Targerson, Deere’s global product.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Three recent farm auctions in Kentucky, Missouri and Iowa provide perfect examples of how supply is rising yet prices are still strong for used tractors, particularly pre-DEF, pre-Tier IV models in good condition.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Managing for nitrogen crop needs is a main driver for achieving top yields. Nitrogen fertilizer, however, is also prone to a few forms of losses: by water, and by air. All of these losses, by denitrification, leaching, or immobilization, can cost in underused or unused fertilizer, and losses by nitrous oxide emissions drag on the.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension Center is relocating from Amarillo to Canyon. Technology to be utilized at the center includes gene editing, sensor technology and AI.
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AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It was a seasonally quiet week in grocery store meat departments and up the distribution chain for turkeys and hams, reports Steiner Consulting Group in the Daily Livestock Report. Here’s a look at pork, turkey and beef.
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Farming or Agribusiness as popularly called is a very lucrative business especially if you get it right and follow all the required essential guidelines that will enable you achieve success.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Both milk supply and demand are down. As the dairy markets remain in uncharted waters, there's one factor that could support better milk prices in the new year.
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The aim of adopting measures to combat heat stress is not only to keep poultry birds alive but also to get production out of them to achieve targeted figures i.e. number of egg from layers and a better body weight at particular age with specific FCR in broilers.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A sheet of copper or aluminum roof flashing, a couple hours in the shop and an internet pattern can allow even a fumble-fingered klutz to make a present that has the appeal of roses and the durability of sheet metal.
Modern Farmer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In late June 2021, a massive heat dome stretched from Northern California into British Columbia. For days, temperatures barely fell below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. “We lost 10 percent of our saleable Christmas trees that year,” says Leanna Anderson, owner of Aldor Acres Family Farm in Langley, British Columbia and treasurer of the BC Christmas Tree Association.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Corn and Wheat See More Short Covering, Profit Taking on Brazil Rain Chances Hit Soybeans: Livestock Fall With Cash and Higher Weights apiuser Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:15
ProAg
DECEMBER 1, 2023
U.S. corn exports hit a marketing year high in the second-to-last week of November. The bulk of those exports likely went to China, which was listed as an unknown destination. China purchased more than 100,000 tons of U.S. corn last week and large amounts of soybeans, wheat, and sorghum. Soybeans exceeded projections for the year at 1,895,300 tons (69.6 million bushels), 10% higher than the previous week and up 10% higher than the four-week average.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Farming From Afar: Putting names on places reminds nonfarm heirs of the legacies we’re carrying on, from near or far — like “Mom’s place.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Corn and Wheat See More Short Covering, Profit Taking and Brazil Rains Hit Soybeans: Livestock Lower With Cash and Higher Weights apiuser Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:15
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
From policy to crop and cattle news, get caught up on the latest happenings in agriculture around the Southeast and beyond.
AgriLife Today
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife horticulturists share tips and best practices Poinsettias and their classic red and white holiday color will soon be abundant in homes, grocery stores and nurseries. If you want your poinsettia plants to last throughout the holiday season, here are some pointers to help keep your plants happy. Bill McKinley, an instructional professor.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Life is Simple: My feeder calves recently sold for 10 times the amount I used to hope for 60 years ago — but I’m not making that much more in profits.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
AgDay TV Markets Now: Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, says corn and wheat have a higher week but can they continue to rally?
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Mike Pearson takes a look at bird flu, how wild birds are adapting and whether producers can expect the illness to not be a danger.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Federal Milk Marketing Orders haven't seen a major overhaul since 2000, and dairy farmers say it's past time for a change.
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Trials led by the agritech startup will begin in Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and Spain, and will expand into Latvia, Czechia, and Romania in 2024. The post eAgronom Launches Trials With Farmers Across Europe to Merge Profitability and Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Corn and wheat rebound on corrective buying, but soybeans and meal still lower with Brazil rain chances. Cattle see more fund selling w/lower cash and hogs follow. Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading Company, has more.
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As VP of Global Sustainability and CSR, Michael Gomes will lead a team dedicated to sustainability for all markets and product lines. The post Topcon Positioning Systems Announces New Global Sustainability Initiatives appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
West Texas Livestock
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A wheat pasture is a valuable resource for many cattle operations. This plant is a valuable source of high-quality forage when most other forages are low in quantity and quality. The unique climate in the Southern plains, like here in Texas, can allow producers to use wheat as both a forage and a grain crop. […] The post How to best use winter wheat in 4 easy steps appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Farmers will still need to make federal farm program decisions related to the upcoming growing season.
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The newly laid egg is then exposed to another set of risks: the conditions under which it cools down from the hen’s body temperature to the ambient conditions in the nest, the time this takes, mechanical factors, chemicals, infections and even disinfection are all hurdles to overcome.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Delegates are concerned with health care, corporate monopoly, climate resiliency, the veterinarian shortage and comprehensive farm bill.
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Farmers or Farming generally as a business is definitely not an easy one, am certain every practical farmer can testify to that fact. Sometimes, little mistakes can make you loose your entire farm even within few hours of occurrence whether on crops or animals production.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
New license makes it easier for company’s display users to move information from machine to the cloud.
AgriLife Today
DECEMBER 1, 2023
$397 million in direct contributions More than 4 million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees to help boost the Texas economy. Texas A&M Forest Service recently conducted an economic study showing how much.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Hiring foreign labor has been positive for farmers — once they get past government regulations.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Grains setting back on profit taking, fund selling and rain chances in Brazil. Cattle bounce, while the DOW hits news highs for the year. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has details.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Panel at Organic Grower Summit discusses challenges, opportunities.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 1, 2023
AgResource Company forecasts 80% of the soybean crop is planted as of today, but for some farmers it's been a year of replant for both corn and soybeans.
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