Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The B.C. Maritime Employers Association served its employees with a lockout notice, effective November 5th, 8 am Pacific, after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 served its own 72-hour strike notice late last week. The last contract between the employers and union members expired in March, 2023. The strike/lockout includes 700 foremen based.
Agricultural Biodiversity
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Well, it’s all over now, and very moving it was too. You can read about the 2024 World Food Prize laureates here , and also watch edited highlights of the ceremony. Wonderful to see Cary and Geoff — and genebanks — properly recognized. Me? I was taking pics of the agrobiodiversity.
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
There’s never a shortage of field work to be done in the fall, but fall conditions can sometimes be very unfavourable for tillage, manure, or fertilizer applications. To dig into considerations for fall field work, including compaction, nutrient losses, and cover crop success, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Curtis Cavers of AAFC, Glen Arnold… Read More There’s never a shortage of field work to be done in the fall, but fall conditions can sometimes be very unfavourable for tillage, manure, or fe
Food Politics
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A reader sent me this e-mailed announcement from the Kentucky Public Health Association. The announcement features “hot off the press” research. Agarwal S and Fulgoni VL III. Contribution of beef to key nutrient intakes and nutrient adequacy in pregnant and lactating women: NHANES 2011-2018 Analysis.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The B.C. Maritime Employers Association served its employees with a lockout notice, effective November 5th, 8 am Pacific, after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 served its own 72-hour strike notice late last week. The last contract between the employers and union members expired in March 2023. The strike/lockout includes 700 foremen based… Read More The B.C.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
USDA announced an additional $250 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding for automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed Farm Service Agency-loan borrowers.
Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A new study used facial recognition technology to track the amount of time actors appear on screen in more than 2,300 films. The post With the help of AI, UC Berkeley researchers confirm Hollywood is getting more diverse appeared first on Berkeley News.
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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The long-lasting area of interest in the western Caribbean has finally developed into Tropical Storm Rafael. It is expected to continue to develop slowly and may become a hurricane in the next day as it approaches the Cayman Islands and western Cuba.
Farming Secrets
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
What are your top strategies to reduce global warming? Before I tell you where my focus is and why I want you to consider the following. What is the main contributor to the greenhouse gas effect? What would you think if I said water vapor contributes to up to 80 % of the Greenhouse gas effect and Carbon Dioxide only 11 %?How would you approach reducing global warming if you took the perspective that Greenhouse gases are too much of a good thing in the wrong place?
Farming First
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
ECOWAS has made substantial progress in promoting regional agricultural integration in nearly five decades but some challenges still remain. The post How ECOWAS Can Further Boost Regional Agricultural Trade: Lessons from Almost 50 Years of Growth, Successes, and Challenges appeared first on Farming First.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Belladonna, scientifically known as Atropa belladonna, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Corn Commentary: Don’t let down your guard against tough diseases too early. See where tar spot and southern rust made an impact late in the season.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Chrysanthemums, commonly known as mums, belong to the genus Chrysanthemum, which encompasses a wide variety of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The MMPA chairman was instrumental in dairy’s response to the discovery of H5N1 in dairy cattle and efforts to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Bachelor’s buttons, scientifically known as Centaurea cyanus, are vibrant, hardy annual flowers that add a burst of color to gardens and landscapes.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
An open letter to city voters who brave long lines and crowded polling places, while I’m out here catching up with neighbors.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Baby’s-breath, scientifically known as Gypsophila, is a delicate, airy flowering plant commonly used in floral arrangements.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Georgia directs $100 million to provide disaster relief for farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Catkins, scientifically known as Amentiferae, refer to the flowering structures produced by several trees and shrubs, including willows (Salix), birches
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As New York City struggles to feed tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seekers, local organizations are stepping up to provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that meet their diverse dietary needs. Around 200,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City since the spring of 2022, with approximately 61,000 seeking asylum in city-funded shelters, according to the New York City Comptroller.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Calla lilies, scientifically known as Zantedeschia, are elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers prized for their beauty and versatility.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Young farmer enjoys learning about agriculture and participating in family farm business.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Broom, scientifically known as Cytisus spp. and Genista spp., is a group of flowering plants belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition The post Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Bougainvillea, scientifically known as Bougainvillea spp., is a genus of thorny ornamental vines native to South America.
Global Agtech Initiative
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Greeneye's expansion into Australia could drive adoption of its AI-powered precision spraying system in new markets. The post Greeneye’s Partnership with Croplands Shows Commitment to Global Market Expansion appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Buckwheat, scientifically known as Fagopyrum esculentum, is a fast-growing flowering plant that belongs to the polygonaceae family.
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
How AgriLife Extension empowered Maria Parsell to transform her lifestyle and prevent diabetes The post Education that saves lives appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Bindweed, scientifically known as Convolvulus, refers to a group of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae family.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Kansas land auctions quicken pace. Buyers seem to be putting available water at a premium.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Blazing star, scientifically known as Liatris, is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.
Farming Secrets
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
This is the year to discover secrets of the soil and to savour bounty unfolding. It’s the time to get out of ruts and sink your hands and feet into new depths of knowing the earth’s endless creativity and possibilities. Whether you’re plopped on a small plot of land or plodding through too many acres, take time to ponder the wealth waiting in the ground to be found and nurtured.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Barn Spotlight: The Pentz barn in Ovid, N.Y., dates to the 1800s and has unique features.
Farming Secrets
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Weed, a general term for any plant growing where it is not wanted, is commonly seen growing on small farms in various locations, including among crops or grazing lands, and these weeds may hinder the growth of the other crops. While big commercial farms use herbicides for weed control, small farms depend on manual methods to remove weeds. Hence, knowing about weeds and how they can be controlled can be useful for small farmers and landowners.
Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Lyons joined Professor Jabari Mahiri on the School of Education podcast to discuss his journey in higher education and his belief that education should foster a sense of agency among students, among other topics. The post Equity Leadership Now!: Chancellor Lyons on how Berkeley shaped his leadership style appeared first on Berkeley News.
Farming Secrets
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Understanding the visible features of an area of land and knowing the biological properties that lie in it is a great way to determine the functionality of the soil over your land area. The Biological and Landscape Function Monitoring Sheet has the list you need to determine and monitor the activities happening in your land Key Takeaway: Better monitoring of the biological activities and the functionality of your landscape will result in better planting and yielding outcomes.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
My Favorite Tractor: Ellsworth, Wis., farmer restores 1909 Case steam engine purchased in Colorado.
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