Fri.Jul 26, 2024

article thumbnail

Finding the right forage seed mix is a journey not an event

Real Agriculture

To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest. Taking the first step in planting cover crops or multi-species forage mixes are no exception and requires some careful analysis before deciding on what’s right. Soil type, soil biology, and rainfall for each farm, as well as goals and expectations of cover crops can. Read More To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest.

Forage 317
article thumbnail

Weekend reading: A Call to Farms

Food Politics

Jennifer Grayson. A Call to Farms: Reconnecting to Nature, Food, and Community in a Modern World. Countryman Press, 2024. What a great title! I did a blurb for Jennifer Grayson’s previous book, Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy , and was happy to have the chance to blurb this one too, not least because “A Call to Farms” is such a great title.

Farming 148
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Beware the anti-greenwashing bill — the implications for agriculture are huge

Real Agriculture

Product or service claims should be accurate, on that most people would agree. But changes to the Competition Act passed in parliament in late June encased in Bill C-59 will make it incredibly difficult — and possibly very expensive — for even the most basic claims a producer group or farm makes about environmental actions. Margot. Read More Product or service claims should be accurate, on that most people would agree.

article thumbnail

Op-Ed | The Most Sustainable Fish You Probably Never Knew Existed

Food Tank

Have you ever heard of wild Alaska pollock? Didn’t think so. In fact, I didn’t give it much thought during my 18-year career in fisheries and ocean conservation, either. But after listening to Food Tank’s interview with Mark Zimring about the challenges and opportunities in international fisheries , it made me realize how good we have it here in Alaska.

article thumbnail

CCWG names Moore as new GM, amidst ongoing litigation

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers has named current acting general manager, Morgan Moore, to the role permanently. The board of CCWG contracted Salopek & Associates, a human resources company, to conduct a hiring search for suitable candidates and to guide the interview and decision-making process. Moore is a graduate of the University of Guelph, holding.

article thumbnail

Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research

AgriLife Today

Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders The post Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Science 119
article thumbnail

AFT’s Book on Strengthening Food and Farming Systems Released Today

American Farmland

Planning Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems: From Soil to Soil, a book which informs planning practices and follow-up actions to strengthen America’s food and farming systems, published today.

Food 116

More Trending

article thumbnail

Guide on Starting a Watermelon Farm

Agric4profits

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) may be a soft, long-season crop and member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also include squash, pumpkin, cucumber, muskmelon a

Farming 105
article thumbnail

USDA Nutrition Research Fuels Olympians’ Engines

USDA Blog

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming to water polo. Becoming an Olympian requires more than natural ability, it takes proper coaching, endless practice, perseverance, and, of course, good nutrition.

Food 93
article thumbnail

The Mustard Petals: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mustard petals are essential components of the mustard plant’s reproductive structure, playing a significant role in attracting pollinators and facilitating

article thumbnail

Berkeley Talks: Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting)

Berkeley Blog

Hill discusses what it's like reporting on sports as a Black woman and the injustice that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick experienced after kneeling during the national anthem. The post Berkeley Talks: Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting) appeared first on Berkeley News.

105
105
article thumbnail

Can AI Tech Help Your Farm Stand Strong in a Storm? Yes

Global Agtech Initiative

Advancement in AI for agricultural planning in the face of extreme weather is here and continues to grow. Here's how one farm operation is using it. The post Can AI Tech Help Your Farm Stand Strong in a Storm? Yes appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Farming 81
article thumbnail

The Turnip Skin: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The Turnip Skin of the turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) plays a vital role in the vegetable's overall structure and functionality.

article thumbnail

Why Growlink Believes in Grower Independence

Grow Link

Growlink's AgTech platform empowers greenhouse growers with precision control, optimal resource utilization, improved yields, and increased ROI.

article thumbnail

The Apple Core: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Apple core refers to the central part of an apple, the fibrous region that contains the seeds.

Seeding 103
article thumbnail

Why Growlink Believes in Grower Independence

Grow Link

Growlink's AgTech platform empowers greenhouse growers with precision control, optimal resource utilization, improved yields, and increased ROI.

article thumbnail

Farm Tools and Sanitation Guide

Agric4profits

Farm tools are work implements frequently used for farm operations.

Pruning 101
article thumbnail

Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) Investment Impact at USDA

USDA Blog

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is using simple, secure, and seamless digital services to support achievement of USDA’s diverse mission areas. By partnering with the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), USDA is modernizing the tools and technology that deliver essential services to the American public. Over $80.6 million in TMF investments is helping transform the way our Department does business, protects data, and ultimately executes our mission.

article thumbnail

The Mustard Hypocotyl: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The mustard hypocotyl is a crucial part of the mustard plant's early development, serving as the link between the root system and the cotyledons, or seed leaves

Seeding 59
article thumbnail

Monarch Tractor Announces $133M Series C Funding

World Agri-Tech

With this latest raise, the company behind the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor cements its position as a leader in the space. Monarch Tractor, creator of the MK-V, the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor and Wingspan Ag Intelligence (WingspanAI) farm management platform, has today announced a history-making $133 million Series C, making it the largest funding raising round in agricultural robotics history.

Tractor 52
article thumbnail

The Blackberry Receptacle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The blackberry receptacle, often referred to as the torus or receptacle, is the thickened part of the flower stem to which the individual fruitlets of the black

article thumbnail

InnerPlant Closes $30M Series B, Led by Alliance of North American Farmers

World Agri-Tech

The Series B Investment underscores farmer demand for innovative technology that gives the earliest possible warning of crop stress InnerPlant, the seed technology company enabling crops to signal as soon as they experience stress to make farming more efficient and sustainable, announces a $30M Series B funding round led by an alliance of large North American farmers headed by Coutts Agro, an operator and agricultural investor.

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Seeds: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry seeds, found within the juicy fruit of the blackberry plant (Rubus fruticosus), are often overlooked but offer a range of nutritional and health bene

Seeding 59
article thumbnail

Industry Ag News 7/26

Agwired

Save your seat and wallet with Early Registration for the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit. A discounted rate of $700 is available through July 31, along with single day passes and further discounted rates for farmers, government employees, and students. Tuesday, August 6, is the last day for early bird pricing on your NAMA Boot Camp registration.

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Pulp: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry pulp, the fibrous and flavorful substance obtained after extracting the juice from blackberries, is a valuable byproduct rich in nutrients and bioact

article thumbnail

Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Electricity has played a pivotal role in advancing agricultural practices, catalysing both growth and innovation in the region's grape cultivation In response to the escalating power needs of fruit farmers, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power 's service team in Yuyao has substantially improved the performance of the local grid, including an upgrade of 30 km of power lines and the addition of 22,000 kva to the substation capacity.

article thumbnail

Classification Of Fish Based On Habitat

Agric4profits

Understanding the classification of fish based on their habitats is fundamental to comprehending the intricate dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and is crucial for

59
article thumbnail

Poll: Spraying by drone — hype or must-have?

Real Agriculture

When fields are wet or the crop is too tall, applying a fungicide by airplane and even helicopter can be a solution. So why then aren’t farmers clear to spray by drone? It all comes down to Transport Canada rules on piloting and approved label uses by product. Currently, there’s only one herbicide with a.

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Skin: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry skin, the outer layer of the blackberry fruit (Rubus fruticosus), is an integral part of the berry that contributes significantly to its nutritional

article thumbnail

U.S. Peanut Federation Policy Update

Agwired

It was four years ago that the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association joined together to create the United States Peanut Federation , which is piloted by long-time peanut industry lobbyist Bob Redding who provided a policy update at the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Savannah.

Farming 52
article thumbnail

The Mustard Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mustard plants, from the Brassicaceae family, are valued for their nutritional and culinary uses.

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry leaves are an essential part of the blackberry plant (Rubus fruticosus), which is widely known for its delicious and nutritious fruit.

article thumbnail

The Mustard Roots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mustard roots are a fundamental part of the mustard plant's anatomy, essential for the plant's growth, stability, and nutrient uptake.

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Drupes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry drupes, or drupelets, are the individual segments that make up the aggregate fruit of the blackberry plant (Rubus fruticosus).

article thumbnail

The Blackberry Fruits: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Blackberry fruits, harvested from the blackberry plant (Rubus fruticosus), are known for their rich flavor and nutritional benefits.

article thumbnail

The Mustard Stigma: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The mustard stigma is a part of the reproductive structure of mustard plants, belonging to the Brassicaceae family.

article thumbnail

The Mustard Shoots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mustard shoots are an important part of the mustard plant, comprising the stem, leaves, and developing buds.