Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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Enjoy the holiday!

Food Politics

The post Enjoy the holiday! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.

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Young farmer finds new hay tech at HHD

Western FarmPress

The Nebraska farmer attended the show every year as a kid; he now focuses on the latest in forage innovation to grow his business.

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Drugs That Makes Fish Grow Faster

Agric4profits

In the ever-evolving world of aquaculture, the need to meet the growing global demand for seafood has led to various innovations and practices.

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New setup, speakers in HHD Hospitality Tent

Western FarmPress

Education and entertainment take center stage and tackle ag finances and the future of farming.

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris): Importance and Health Benefits

Agric4profits

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a berberine-containing plant that is used to fight infections due to its antibacterial, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties.

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Road safety tips for motorists and farm equipment drivers

Western FarmPress

Take precautions to safely share the road and prevent ag related collisions.

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Goats eating Nylon and What you should do

Agric4profits

Of recent I got a question from a ruminant farmer that says “I discovered that my Goat ate a lot of nylon and is now very sick. What can I do?

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35 Healing Powers and Medicinal Uses of Guava Leaves and Fruits

Agric4profits

Guava leaves (Psidium guajava) are tropical fruits with yellowish-green skin originating in Central America.

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Avoid these late-season crop scouting surprises

Western FarmPress

Midwest Crop Report: Know which insects are problems and which are not late in the season.

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The Life-Span of Farm Animals

Agric4profits

This implies how long farm animals can live before they die naturally.

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Farm Progress Show, September 2, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners what the 2024 Farm Progress Show had to offer attendees.

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5 Tips for Better Delegation (Not Abdication)

iFarm

It’s no secret that I struggle with social media as a way to promote my online classes and consulting practice. As I often remark, there are three skills for success: operational, financial management, and marketing. If you’re in business, you’re probably good at the operations. Most people struggle with one of the other two (marketing or financial management).

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How Can Precision Agriculture Help to Optimize Costs and Reduce Waste for Seed Production Companies

Cropin Blog

Discover how precision agriculture can help seed production companies optimize costs and reduce waste. Learn about the challenges faced and the benefits of data-driven insights for sustainable profitability.

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4-H, FFA members reap rewards

Western FarmPress

More than $140K in scholarships handed out to 4-H and FFA members who show leadership experience.

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Database Connects Illinois Farmers with Financial Incentive Programs

ATTRA

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s mew Financial INcentives Database , or FIND Tool, connects Illinois farmers with programs that offer financial incentives for conservation practices. The database includes information for for more than 60 financial incentive programs. Users can search for programs based on location, production type, and conservation practice they are interested in adopting.

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Princess Kay passionate for dairy industry

Western FarmPress

McLeod County’s Rachel Visser named 71st dairy princess.

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Washington State Specialty Crop Block Grant

ATTRA

Concept proposals are due by October 15, 2024. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is conducting a two-phase competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of Washington’s specialty crops. Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $250,000 per project and projects may last for up to three years.

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Study Links Pesticide Use with Declines in Wild Bee Populations

ATTRA

A study published by University of Southern California researchers in Nature Sustainability shows a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining sightings of wild bees , with appearances of some species dropping as much as 56% in areas of high pesticide use compared to areas with no pesticide use. Using more than 200,000 unique observations of over 1,000 species, researchers correlated factors such as land use, pesticide application, honeybee colony presence, and types of agricultural