Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is already underway in some winter barley fields in southwestern portions of the province. Embro, Ont., farmer Ian Matheson and his family have been double cropping soybeans for two decades. He. Read More As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is alread

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Food Politics

JUNE 20, 2024

This is a report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe: Commercial determinants of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region. This report describes how i”7500 deaths per day in the Region are attributed to commercial determinants, such as tobacco, alcohol, processed food, fossil fuels and occupational practices. These commercial products and practices contribute to 25% of all deaths in the Region.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Seeding technology has come a long way in a short time, but the same general principles apply: deliver seed in a uniform rate, at the desired depth with very little seed damage, with good furrow closure and pressure, all while rolling over changing terrain. Figuring out how to achieve all those goals is a daunting. Read More Seeding technology has come a long way in a short time, but the same general principles apply: deliver seed in a uniform rate, at the desired depth with very little seed dam

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

May’s space weather delayed planting, obstructed data collection

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NASDA

JUNE 20, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Stabenow and Thompson and Ranking Members Boozman and Scott: On behalf of the diverse undersigned organizations, representing pesticide manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and environmental non-governmental organizations, we are writing to express our support for the continuation of the role of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Interagency Work Group (IWG).

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Separate lawsuits allege agency overstepped its authority, unfairly targets corn ethanol

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 20, 2024

Center helps inform legislators, advance policy to benefit farmers, ranchers, others The post Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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UnderstandingAg

JUNE 20, 2024

I pulled this image up on GoogleEarth yesterday. The photo below shows an area 12.5 miles wide, by 6.5 miles vertically, much of it in Rock Dell Township, Minnesota where our farm is. Hayfield is in the upper left-hand corner. The green area in the middle is along Hwy 30, and at the top is the Oslo subdivision. This satellite image reveals that nearly every foot of this area has been tilled and "turned black," which is typical of "ag country.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

PhenoSight uses advanced imaging technology to automate plant phenotyping.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 20, 2024

Lemon petals, often referred to as the corolla of the lemon flower, are the showy, colorful structures that surround the reproductive organs of the flower.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Gen Z Aggie: Here are a few tips from a farmer and former University of Nebraska meat judging team member.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 20, 2024

The lemon ovary, part of the reproductive structure of the lemon plant (Citrus limon), plays a crucial role in the development and maturation of the fruit.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Diamide seed treatments provide increased control of billbug pressure in furrow-irrigated rice. But what if you did not treat the seed and you notice billbug populations mid-season?

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Agric4profits

JUNE 20, 2024

The lemon pistil is the female reproductive organ of the lemon flower, essential for the formation of seeds and subsequent fruit development.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Don’t wait until damaging populations of grasshoppers make your crops home.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 20, 2024

The nutmeg aril, commonly known as mace, is a distinct spice derived from the same fruit as nutmeg (Myristica fragrans).

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Idaho ranch trains summer interns, protects cattle from wolves.

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Farming First

JUNE 20, 2024

Five pathways, ranging from investing in research to revamping urban agroforestry policies, could help to transform Africa’s food system. The post How to Transform Africa’s Food System appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Climate-smart practices can provide your farm with new revenue and make it more resilient. It may be a better fit than you thought three years ago.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

JUNE 20, 2024

In the farming and agriculture industry, the importance of community cannot be overstated. For generations, farmers and agricultural workers have relied on the strength and support of their communities to overcome challenges, share knowledge, and celebrate successes. Farm Credit of Southern Colorado incorporates these principles and is a prime example of a solid community base providing an overall infrastructure.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Weather conditions in July could determine if this becomes a strong tar spot year.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JUNE 20, 2024

I am sending this early on Thursday because I will be traveling this weekend and may not have access to the internet later this weekend. The latest tropical update has increased the chances of tropical development in the SW Atlantic to 40% over the next two days.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Whether they're managing their individual farms or their joint acres, Matt and Tanner Hogue work together. 'It’s a ‘Where did it rain? What needs to be done today?’ partnership.

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Agwired

JUNE 20, 2024

Research conducted in the European Union by KeyPlex at the University of Torino in Italy have determined causes of fruit drop on citrus, and the results will help to guide the citrus industry into the future. While fruit drop was thought to be caused by physiological conditions and other pathogens such as huang long bing (HLB), the research has clearly identified Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and further fungal pathogens as playing a major role.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Albany, Ga., APSA represents nine active shelling members and 165 associate members throughout the U.S. and abroad.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Once peas have emerged and get growing, it’s time to scout for pea leaf weevil feeding. Feeding by adult pea leaf weevils creates notches on the clam shell leaves, but it’s the damage done by larvae feeding on the roots that causes economic losses in pea crops. Pea leaf weevil is not an issue in. Read More Once peas have emerged and get growing, it’s time to scout for pea leaf weevil feeding.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Slideshow: The judges’ results are in, and the winner of the 2024 Prairie Farmer Favorite Farm Dog contest is Kay.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 20, 2024

Lemon stamens are key components of the lemon flower's reproductive system, crucial for the production of pollen and ultimately, seeds.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

The Missouri Farm Bureau provides guidance on obtaining a permit when livestock are threatened.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Next year will mark the first time in the 46-year history of Canada’s Farm Show (formerly Canada’s Farm Progress Show) that the Regina-based show isn’t held in June. In 2025, the show instead will be held March 18, 19, and 20, and will continue in March hereafter. The show says the timing will help farmers.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Researchers are continually testing insect thresholds, they have been proven effective.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

If the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry was looking for a grade on its soil health report, Jim Tokarchuk would give them an A+. Tokarchuk is the executive director for the Soil Conservation Council of Canada, and he appreciates that the Senate committee did an excellent job in covering the issue with a Canadian. Read More If the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry was looking for a grade on its soil health report, Jim Tokarchuk would give them an A+.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Smartphone app helps producers optimize water use throughout the growing season and put precision agriculture innovation at their fingertips.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Luke Fisher of Brookfield, N.S.; Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Jack Froese of Winkler, Man.; and, Bruce Holmquist of Kinistino, Sask.; Plus, we will hear. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Ag Matters: The national meeting shines a light on the state’s agriculture industry from BioSTL to Purina.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 20, 2024

To ring in the first day of summer, we at Civil Eats want to offer you a list of food and farming books we think are worth your time and attention. From memoirs to cultural histories to journalistic inquiries that take on topics ranging from plant intelligence to school food to climate migration, here are 21 titles we hope you’ll enjoy. We even tossed in a few cookbooks to shake up and inspire your summer meal prep.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Michigan Bits: Ag leaders call for a freeze on worker wages; GreenStone awards $60,000 in scholarships.

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