Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
"Venture capital is clearly paying attention to Berkeley-generated companies," Chancellor Rich Lyons said. "And we're just getting started." The post UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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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Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Micronutrients fertilizer are those essential elements required by plants in small quantities to encourage plant growth and also promote maximum yields thereby
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
AgriLife Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Snail farming also known as snail rearing or Heliculture or Heliciculture is the process of raising snails for subsistence or commercial purposes.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hoosier Perspectives: Take advantage of the new Farm Advisors program to help make the most of conservation on your farm.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The post A redesigned Tropical House at the UC Botanical Garden opens to the public September 7 appeared first on Berkeley News.
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The domestic cat breed known as the English shorthair is distinguished by its short, dense coat and lean body.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Age 45 is the new 50 for colorectal cancer; experts will discuss the need for screening at the show.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Grain markets taught us to respect the gap, act on the reaction, move quickly, manage risk and watch South America.
Farming First
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
LEAD Comment: A Nebraska pork producer and LEAD 33 graduate digs into the details on overcoming those challenges.
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Snail farming also known as snail rearing or Heliculture or Heliciculture is the process of raising snails for subsistence or commercial purposes.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Kansas Digest: New app for State Fair; Elanco expanding; biofuels infrastructure grants.
ATTRA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Model resilient thinking, plan to pivot and create flexible solutions to help your farm survive and thrive.
Agwired
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at a new report out on a decrease in farmland values in Illinois.
ATTRA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Texas hunters are urged to review the latest hunting rules and regulations before they take to the field.
Agwired
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) released its annual, “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report, detailing the operational challenges facing U.S. feed and pet food manufacturers and actions the AFIA is taking to address them. The report provides an analysis of the animal food industry’s contribution to the U.S. and global economies and the forces creating an uncertain business climate.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to milk supply.
Agricultural Biodiversity
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Benefit–Cost Analysis of Increased Funding for Agricultural Research and Development in the Global South. Fancy model says funding agricultural research is great value for money. Ok, let’s see if we can find some examples. Exploring CGIAR’s efforts towards achieving the Paris Agreement’s climate-change targets. Yeah, but in designing such research to mitigate climate change there should be more complete integration of food-systems perspectives.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Corn Corner: Follow these measures to evaluate losses and make corrections to prevent them.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Innovation, research and development has helped Winnipeg, MB-based, XiteBio rise to the top of the list of manufacturers of agricultural inoculants and biological products in North America. XiteBio’s Western Canada regional sales manager Jared Joyal says the company is powered by its in-house innovation, research and development (IRD) team, which is “constantly working on the.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In battle against Italian ryegrass, cover crops add to arsenal of control options.
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