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New chief vet named for Manitoba

Real Agriculture

Manitoba has a new chief veterinary officer. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the appointment of Dr. Glen Duizer as the province’s new chief vet on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Duizer has worked with Manitoba Agriculture and the provincial vet office since 2005, and has previously served as Manitoba’s acting chief veterinary officer. “Dr.

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NASDA Foundation Awarded $3 Million EPA Grant for Pesticide Inspector Training Program

NASDA

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Sept 4: Armyworms, milk lines, bean burndown, spray regrets, and soil tests

Real Agriculture

It’s hurry up and wait for many anxiously planning silage harvest, edible bean burndowns, and fall fertility passes. As September gets rolling, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson encourages everyone to take a breath, call a friend to check in and use your Wheat Pete 15 for good. Got it? Good, then we move on to a. Read More It’s hurry up and wait for many anxiously planning silage harvest, edible bean burndowns, and fall fertility passes.

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USDA’s guidance on meat labeling: still voluntary, alas.

Food Politics

The USDA announces updated guidelines for substantiating claims on meat and poultry labels in these categories. Animal Welfare Claims Breed Claims Diet Claims Living or Raising Conditions Claims Negative Antibiotic Use Claims Negative Hormone Use Claims Source and Traceability Claims Organic Claims Environment-Related Claims It says: Animal-raising claims, such as “Raised Without Antibiotics,” “Grass-Fed” and Free-Range,” and environment-related claims, such as “Raised using Regenerative Agricul

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Pulse School: To add nitrogen or not? Simplifying starter fertility decisions

Real Agriculture

Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding. Is it worth it? While pulses have the ability to fix their own nitrogen, they may need a little help at the start of the year to bridge the gap between seed. Read More Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding.

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How a Vermont Cheesemaker Helps Local Farms Thrive

Civil Eats

This story was co-published and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. The post How a Vermont Cheesemaker Helps Local Farms Thrive appeared first on Civil Eats.

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Fendt Vario 600 tractor debuts in North America

Real Agriculture

AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America. Farmers on this continent got their first glance at the new tractor last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Four models are available — the 614, 616, 618 and 620. Read More AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America.

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Ag economy: ‘Don’t know what I’ll be doing next year’

Western FarmPress

We need a new farm bill with real-world, real-farm reference to bolster us, but we need sooner-rather-than-later direct assistance to farmers.

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Berkeley Law launches democracy center named for influential former dean

Berkeley Blog

The new center, named for high-impact civil rights expert Christopher Edley Jr., will explore the challenges confronting democracy and train students to become effective guardians. The post Berkeley Law launches democracy center named for influential former dean appeared first on Berkeley News.

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7 Most Essential Micronutrients Fertilizer in Crop Production: The Key to Higher Crop Yield

Agric4profits

Micronutrients fertilizer are those essential elements required by plants in small quantities to encourage plant growth and also promote maximum yields thereby

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Kansas State Fair rolls out mobile app for 2024

Western FarmPress

Kansas Digest: New app for State Fair; Elanco expanding; biofuels infrastructure grants.

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Importance and Methods of Sorting Catfishes

Agric4profits

When raising catfishes, no matter the feed you give them and no matter your kind of management, fish are not likely to grow at the same rate.

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HPAI confirmed in three Calif. dairy herds

Western FarmPress

Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to milk supply.

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English Shorthair Cat Breeds Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

The domestic cat breed known as the English shorthair is distinguished by its short, dense coat and lean body.

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Husker Harvest Days offers giant colon display

Western FarmPress

Age 45 is the new 50 for colorectal cancer; experts will discuss the need for screening at the show.

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A redesigned Tropical House at the UC Botanical Garden opens to the public September 7

Berkeley Blog

The post A redesigned Tropical House at the UC Botanical Garden opens to the public September 7 appeared first on Berkeley News.

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How to prevent ‘peekaboo’ weeds in soybeans

Western FarmPress

Here are tips to help avoid late-season escapes.

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Introduction and Guide to Snail Farming Business (Heliculture)

Agric4profits

Snail farming also known as snail rearing or Heliculture or Heliciculture is the process of raising snails for subsistence or commercial purposes.

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Cover crops a good choice to control Italian rye

Western FarmPress

In battle against Italian ryegrass, cover crops add to arsenal of control options.

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When do I plant wildflower seeds for stunning spring blooms?

AgriLife Today

From bluebonnets to Indian paintbrushes, planting in fall is key The post When do I plant wildflower seeds for stunning spring blooms? appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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How to prevent corn harvest losses

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: Follow these measures to evaluate losses and make corrections to prevent them.

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Report: Smart Agriculture Industry Worth $25.4 Billion by 2028

Global Agtech Initiative

Surging use of modern technologies in ag and rising adoption of IoT, ROVs, and AI in aquaculture farming are among the key factors driving growth. The post Report: Smart Agriculture Industry Worth $25.4 Billion by 2028 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farm Progress America, September 4, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at a new report out on a decrease in farmland values in Illinois.

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Ceres Imaging Rebrands As Ceres AI, Reaffirms Focus on Ag Financial Services and Agribusinesses

Global Agtech Initiative

Embracing its decade-long AI roots, the company highlights its advancements in computer vision and machine learning. The post Ceres Imaging Rebrands As Ceres AI, Reaffirms Focus on Ag Financial Services and Agribusinesses appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Stay adaptable during economic downturn

Western FarmPress

Next-Gen Agribusiness: Keys for your farm to survive trying times.

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Building a Market for Invasive Species

Modern Farmer

David Standridge is on a mission to bring green crabs to more plates. The small, invasive shore crabs are easy to find—they like to hang out in tidal marshes, alongside rocky shores, and on sand flats, but finding fishermen and seafood harvesters willing to catch the crabs for human consumption is a challenge. “I initially sought them out because they are delicious,” says Standridge, the James Beard Award-winning chef of The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic, CT.

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How valuable is corn fodder in field?

Western FarmPress

Beyond conserving the soil, a lot of nutrients are available to the next crop.

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Research Reveals How Soils Treated with Organic Fertilizers Store More Carbon

ATTRA

Researchers from Kansas State University are exploring how different farming practices can affect the amount of carbon that gets stored in soil. They found that the soil treated with manure or compost fertilizer stores more carbon than soil that received either chemical fertilizer or no fertilizer. Analysis by the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan and the Advanced Light Source in Berkeley, California, revealed how the carbon is preserved in pores in the soil or attach

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Dive into hay experience at Husker Harvest Days

Western FarmPress

Alfalfa fields are cut and processed during the three-day event in Nebraska.

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Stronger Regulations Would Bolster Food Security and Livelihoods in Africa

Farming First

Improved regulatory systems can unlock private investments in innovations and veterinary medicines that can solve Africa's food insecurity. The post Stronger Regulations Would Bolster Food Security and Livelihoods in Africa appeared first on Farming First.

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2 big challenges facing hog farmers

Western FarmPress

LEAD Comment: A Nebraska pork producer and LEAD 33 graduate digs into the details on overcoming those challenges.

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Introduction and Guide to Snail Farming Business

Agric4profits

Snail farming also known as snail rearing or Heliculture or Heliciculture is the process of raising snails for subsistence or commercial purposes.

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Level up your conservation game

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: Take advantage of the new Farm Advisors program to help make the most of conservation on your farm.

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Precision Ag News 9/4

Agwired

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years.

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Five lessons from the 2023-24 market year

Western FarmPress

Grain markets taught us to respect the gap, act on the reaction, move quickly, manage risk and watch South America.

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Minnesota Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant

ATTRA

Applications are due by October 23, 2024. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from counties, municipalities, tribal governments, and weed management entities for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants to mitigate noxious weeds around the state. Grant funds have historically been used for activities such as implementing weed management outreach, purchasing equipment and supplies, conducting mapping and outreach activities, and hiring private applicators to manage nox

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Here's how to nominate a 2025 Iowa Master Farmer

Western FarmPress

Do you know someone who would make a good Iowa Master Farmer? Here’s how to nominate them.

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