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John Deere and DeLaval launch Milk Sustainability Center

Real Agriculture

John Deere and DeLaval have launched the Milk Sustainability Center, a digital ecosystem that integrates agronomic and animal performance into one unified platform. Dairy farmers can use the Milk Sustainability Center to monitor nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) across their farm, herd and fields. It collects animal and agronomic data, providing.

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The PCAST report: a timid step forward

Food Politics

PCAST, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, has released its REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT A Vision for Advancing Nutrition Science in the United States. I learned about the report from a Tweet (X) : I wrote about an earlier draft of the report in a previous post: The federal vision for chronic disease prevention: individual behavior, not the environment.

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RealAg Radio: The shrinking cow herd, Bill C-293, and farmhouse builds, Oct 1, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brenna Grant with Canfax on Canadian cattle herd stats; Ryan Kehrig with MNP on the complications deciding where to you build the farm house; Dr. Leigh Rosengren with Canadian Cattle Association on Bill C-293 in regards. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio.

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E. Kika De La Garza Fellow Helps Students Step Out of Their Comfort Zone

USDA Blog

Nearly twenty years ago, all that Dr. Circe Niezen, professor at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR), knew about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was the USDA approval sticker on her luggage for agricultural safety when she traveled from Puerto Rico to the continental United States.

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A message from Chancellor Lyons on the 60th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement

Berkeley Blog

Learn more about the legacy of the Free Speech Movement, and how the Berkeley community is carrying it forward today. The post A message from Chancellor Lyons on the 60th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement appeared first on Berkeley News.

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We need more Native American restaurants

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share this This Story’s Impact 51 million monthly content views Eater This article was produced in collaboration with Eater. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. If you stop at a roadside restaurant anywhere between North Dakota and Oklahoma, you might not immediately get a sense of culinary diversity.

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Southwest peanut acreage up; yields hurt by drought, heat

Western FarmPress

Both Texas and Oklahoma producers planted more peanuts this year. A season that began with great promise has lost its luster due to a lack of rainfall and extreme heat.

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Watch the dean of Berkeley Law explain free speech in 101 seconds

Berkeley Blog

Despite its hallowed status, free speech isn’t something that everyone understands — and it hasn’t always been guaranteed. The post Watch the dean of Berkeley Law explain free speech in 101 seconds appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Close calls on the farm are lessons learned

Western FarmPress

Bow Creek Chronicles: Close calls in the field or the pasture serve as reminders not to repeat past mistakes, slow things down and be safe on the farm.

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Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices

Food Tank

On September 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and I introduced the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, legislation that will revolutionize the way consumers learn about the climate impact of the food they eat. Under the legislation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will work with food producers, manufacturers, and retailers to develop a voluntary food climate label to place on a food product that will contain EPA-verified information relating to the carbon footprint of the

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Centre for Microbial Interactions launched at Norwich Research Park

Agri-tech

A new initiative has been launched to support and promote the ground-breaking discovery research conducted by the extensive microbiology community at Norwich Research Park. The Centre for Microbial Interactions represents one of the world’s largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site, with more than 100 microbiology research groups based at the Park’s Partner institutions and.

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Persistence and Partnerships Both Key to Land Access for New and Beginning Farmers

Daily Yonder

Despite significant efforts to support new and beginning farmers (NBFs), substantial challenges persist in the agricultural sector, the foremost being land access. “Without ownership or secure land tenure, farmers can’t invest, improve, or grow their business,” Rachel Brice with Land for Good (LFG) said. In New England, where her organization is based, the high cost of land is one of the biggest barriers.

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The Case for Seafood Self-Reliance

Civil Eats

Scan the seafood case at your local grocery store and you’re likely to see the same staples, no matter where you are: shrimp, salmon, tuna, tilapia, cod. Most of it crossed international borders to reach you. The U.S. is the world’s second-largest seafood importer, despite the fact that U.S. fishers catch 8 billion pounds of seafood each year. Much of the fish landed here is eaten elsewhere.

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Release: NSAC Members and National Stakeholders applaud USDA’s commitment to local and regional supply chains

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Members and National Stakeholders applaud USDA’s commitment to local and regional supply chains Secretary Vilsack’s recent announcement for additional funding for local food purchases ensures farmers, food pantries, and schools don’t experience an abrupt cutoff Washington, DC, October 1, 2024 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrates the US

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Farmer sentiment slumps to 8-year low

Western FarmPress

Commodity prices, input costs and the future of ag trade weigh heavy on the farming community.

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Source.ag Opens Its New Office in North America, Welcomes the Regional Team 

Global Agtech Initiative

The company launches its new office and introduces the regional team to further boost the support of its North American growers. The post Source.ag Opens Its New Office in North America, Welcomes the Regional Team appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Cotton webinars available for farmers

Western FarmPress

Free webinars from Cotton Incorporated cover defoliation and late-season weed management.

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How to Make Soya Beans Powder for Weight Gain

Agric4profits

Soya beans powder is a versatile and nutrient-dense food, ideal for anyone looking to gain healthy weight.

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FP Next: What do beef checkoff dollars do for you?

Western FarmPress

Ep. 25: On this Deep Dive episode Andy Bishop, chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board answers questions and talks about what the beef checkoff does for ranchers.

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How Freedom Summer activists brought the Free Speech Movement to Berkeley

Berkeley Blog

During Freedom Summer of 1964, students from UC Berkeley and across the nation joined activists in the South to draw attention to the racist oppression that prevented Black Americans from voting. When they got back to Berkeley in the fall, they were ready to continue the fight. The post How Freedom Summer activists brought the Free Speech Movement to Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Nanovel Secures $900,000 in Funding for Fruit-Harvesting Robot Development

Global Agtech Initiative

An AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot is capable of picking citrus fruit for the fresh market. The post Nanovel Secures $900,000 in Funding for Fruit-Harvesting Robot Development appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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New vaccine protects cattle from tick-borne disease

Western FarmPress

A Mizzou researcher creates a genetically modified vaccine to improve immunity against bovine anaplasmosis.

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A conversation among shepherds

Sustainable Food Trust

In a visit to Spain, shepherd Julie Baber meets fellow shepherds, David and Antonio, who farm in Castilla y León. They raise merino sheep for meat, but can’t sell the wool from their sheep due to a blue tongue restriction across Andalucía. The three sit down together to talk about their shared experiences, the importance of reviving the wool trade and the slowly disappearing practice of transhumance and its value to biodiversity.

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How to build a profitable 2024 postharvest marketing plan

Western FarmPress

Advanced Marketing Class: Celebrity producers help solve corn and soybeans marketing challenges.

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Topcon Agriculture Appoints New Executive VP and General Manager

Global Agtech Initiative

Antonio Marzia succeeds Albert Zahalka, who has retired after a distinguished career with the company. The post Topcon Agriculture Appoints New Executive VP and General Manager appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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How to Remove Fusarium from Your Cannabis Grow

Grow Link

Learn how to eliminate Fusarium from your cannabis grow and keep this destructive pathogen from returning, ensuring healthy, thriving plants.

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The value of New York Climate Week: Moving forward

Sustainable Food Trust

Our CEO, Patrick Holden, and Executive Director, Adele Jones, reflect on their time at New York Climate Week, sharing some of the impactful conversations they had, what’s now needed to scale truly regenerative farming systems and why the SFT is uniquely placed to “speak truth to power” in spaces like this. Patrick For the second time, I’m in New York for Climate Week, an annual event bringing together people from corporate, environmental and political worlds.

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For some, football offers foundation for farming

Western FarmPress

A number of former football players opt for second careers as farmers.

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Soil moisture conditions expected to worsen across state

AgriLife Today

While some of the state got relief due to September rains, soil conditions across most of the state now seem to be reverting back to dry.

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Should I soil sample on smaller grids?

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: If your soil-sampling routine has worked for you, this is not the time to change.

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Free Speech at UC Berkeley

Berkeley Blog

The post Free Speech at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Hurricane devastates cotton crops just before harvest

Western FarmPress

Between 400,000 to 800,000 bales may be lost due to Hurricane Helene.

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WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production

Food Tank

The Markets Institute at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) proposed a new framework to support the growing demand for globally traded food while reducing the worst environmental consequences of food production. The framework, known as Codex Planetarius , is a proposed system of performance standards for global food production, focusing on the world’s least efficient producers.

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The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Where Ambition Lies

Farming First

Reflecting on the discussions at the Africa Food Systems Forum, there are many solutions in terms of thematic agendas and systemic approaches. The post The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Where Ambition Lies appeared first on Farming First.

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Tar spot runs rampant after fungicide plays out

Western FarmPress

Corn Commentary: Tar spot hit hard late in some areas. Will it affect yields?

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Caribbean development reduced; Kirk forms in central Atlantic

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day tropical outlook shows that the area of potential development in the western Caribbean has decreased from 50% to 40% chance of occurring in the next seven days. Most models show that any development is going to be very slow to pull together as the area of convection enters the Gulf of Mexico.

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Monetize carbon stored in your trees

Western FarmPress

Just like carbon programs for crops, do plenty of homework on carbon credits for forestry.