Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. She brings a unique dual perspective, both personal and professional, to lead DMAF in.
Agri-tech
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A pioneering collaboration investigating the intricacies of biological clocks in bacteria has been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) funding. The John Innes Centre, LMU Munich and Leiden University have won through intense competition to secure an ERC Synergy Grant to take forward their ground-breaking research. The collaboration is one of 57 research groups.
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. She brings a unique dual perspective, both personal and professional, to lead DMAF in… Read More The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director.
Food Politics
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The post It’s election day. VOTE! Please. appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 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.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Texas ranks seventh for honey production. Compared to last year, more honey is expected to be harvested this year due to less extreme weather swings. Read more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.
Civil Eats
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Before he was appointed head of Utah’s Department of Natural Resources, Joel Ferry was a full-time farmer—and a very good one. “I was the top ‘Young Farmer and Rancher’ in the state of Utah a few years ago,” he said on a recent phone call, as he drove across the state, minutes before heading into a meeting with the governor. “My wife was the Utah ‘Farm Mom of the Year.
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Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Cassava planting and processing involve the cultivation of cassava, a versatile root vegetable that is a staple food in many tropical regions.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Understand the facts and fallacies surrounding carbon sequestration, and carbon capture and storage projects.
Sustainable Food Trust
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Here, our Senior Research Manager, Robert Barbour – who comes from a Perthshire hill-farm – writes about the often overlooked environmental and social benefits that well-managed Scottish grasslands can deliver. In recent years, Scotland’s grasslands have developed a bit of an image problem. To some, they are largely a wet desert, devoid of biodiversity and in desperate need of a ‘return’ to their original wooded state.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Our ag industry is one giant family, looking to achieve the same end goal. I consider it a privilege to be part of that family.
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Rabbit urine, often overlooked, is a valuable resource with numerous benefits, particularly in agriculture.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mike Pearson tells listeners how the USDA is rolling out a new bulk milk testing program as a result of little turn out to voluntarily be tested for H5N1.
Global Agtech Initiative
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
This joint venture is designed to help founders and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through access to practical resources. The post AgLaunch, Ag Ventures Alliance Introduce AgTech Innovation Connection to Support Early-Stage AgTech Startups appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The heavy-duty stake design provides optimal stability and height for accurate and consistent delivery of water.
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
This is the second part of a series exploring the work of EARTH University as they provide resources and support to future food systems leaders. Read part one. EARTH University’s curriculum is training students to effectively meet the needs of rural communities around the world. Today, its alumni are working to end hunger, empower women, and build more resilient food systems.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Concerned that soil compaction is crimping your yields? Attend this ISU field day for answers on how to minimize and mitigate it.
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert gives tips on how to budget for the holidays The post Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Accurate records can protect buyers and sellers in personal ag equipment transactions.
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Texas Crop and Weather Report The post Turkey prices low ahead of Thanksgiving holiday appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Now is the time to address small issues that turn into headaches every growing season.
Farming First
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
World Food Prize Laureates at the Borlaug Dialogue call on increased action against world hunger ahead of the U.S. elections. The post World Food Prize Laureates Say World Hunger Being Overlooked in U.S. Elections appeared first on Farming First.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The land trust was meant to be an estate-planning tool, as Colorado was losing multi-generational farms.
Sustainable Food Trust
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
We talk about the value of sustainably-sourced local meat a lot, but what about the value of by-products? Abattoirs once received £45 per hide and £6.50 per lamb skin but are now paying significant money to have by-products taken away. Megan Perry, our Head of Policy & Campaigns, explains how the value of hides continues to decrease while the costs of processing have increased, and what can be done to resurrect this dwindling sector.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Prioritize post-harvest grain market planning to manage risk, limit pricing volatility for corn and soybeans, and capitalize on rallies.
Sustainable Food Trust
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In 2019, we published our Action Plan for Greener Prisons report which suggested that increased access to nature, including horticulture and gardening activities, could improve the mental health and wellbeing of prison inmates. Drawing on this research, our Senior Research Officer, Imogen Crossland explores the rehabilitative potential of growing, cooking and eating good food in prisons.
Agwired
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association (ALMDA) has formally requested that USDA-APHIS delay the implementation or enforcement of the final rule on Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison (ADT Rule), scheduled to become effective today, November 5. In a letter to USDA-APHIS, ALMDA requested that the implementation or enforcement of the ADT Rule be delayed at least 180 days ensure USDA, state animal health officials, veterinarians, ta
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Crop giant cancels earnings call and says it will amend financial statements for last year and the first and second quarters of 2024.
Agwired
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) wrapped up its annual Forage, Turf and Conservation (FTC) Seed Conference in Kansas City, Missouri last week. The meeting, held on October 29 in conjunction with the Western Seed Association Annual Meeting, gathers over 800 attendees in the conservation and grass seed sector to learn about the latest industry news, share the obstacles and the strategies to mitigate them, and explore business opportunities for the seed industry.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
What’s New From the Shows: Check out innovative grain-handling products, including dryers and monitoring systems.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Saskatchewan-based farm insurance company Global Ag Risk Solutions has been acquired by global insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International. Hub announced the acquisition on November 5. Based in Moose Jaw, Global Ag Risk Solutions (or GARS) offers innovative whole-farm, private insurance products to help farmers manage production costs and protect crop profit margins.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The measure of ADG is commonly used to measure the growth performance of pens of finishing cattle.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Saskatchewan-based farm insurance company Global Ag Risk Solutions has been acquired by global insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International. Hub announced the acquisition on November 5. Based in Moose Jaw, Global Ag Risk Solutions (or GARS) offers innovative whole-farm, private insurance products to help farmers manage production costs and protect crop profit margins….
ATTRA
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Lee Rinehart , NCAT Agriculture Specialist I dreamed last night that it rained. It was summer, and the cosmos in the pollinator garden bowed to the morning under the weight of their growth and the air smelled moist, like Alaskan tundra in spring. I see red cherry tomatoes deep within the feral foliage in the plot opposite. The gray sky becomes obscured as I enter the fragrant jungle on hands and knees, fresh rainwater soaking through the back of my shirt.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 broke down and resulted in a lockout and strike on Monday. This is not the first time this port has been impacted by labour… Read More Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Slideshow: 1,265 tractors from 28 states and Canada took part in the annual event Sept. 7.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Northey with Pulse Canada on the stuck pulses in the latest port lockout and strike; Christine McCracken with Rabobank on the global pork and protein markets; Hear a spotlight interview with Tyson Sanderson for Bushel… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio.
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