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RealAg on the Weekend: Bear markets, biofuels, and the Field of STARS, July 20, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend. On this show, host Shaun Haney discusses the Field of STARS event and the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers breakfast this past week at Ag In Motion. Haney is then joined by Jody Lawrence with the Strategic Trading Advisors to talk about corn and biofuel. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend.

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Guide to Proper Handling of Animal Feed Raw Materials

Agric4profits

Below are the proper ways of proper handling of animal feed raw materials; experts however believe that the ability of any nation to engage in the transformatio

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Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture

Food Tank

Ustawi Afrika is working to improve gender equity for rural women and expand sustainable agricultural practices in Kenya. Since it was founded, the organization reports that they have trained more than 40,000 women and removed 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Doreen Irungu founded Ustawi Afrika after watching her mother struggle as a woman in agriculture in a semi-arid, rural area.

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Advancements in Agricultural Drones: Innovations and Market Trends to Watch

Global Agtech Initiative

There is a growing presence of drones in the agricultural market, boasting impressive flight endurance and payload capacities. The post Advancements in Agricultural Drones: Innovations and Market Trends to Watch appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The Negative Effects of Eating Cashews

Agric4profits

Creamy and mild, cashews are easy to love and hard to stop eating.

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Rainy week ahead

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF map shows that quite a bit of rain is expected over the next week across the region. It will start very wet and will taper off later in the week but some rain is expected almost every day. This pattern is likely to continue into the next week as well.

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The Guinea Corn Seeds: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn seeds, commonly known as sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), are a staple grain that plays a crucial role in global agriculture, particularly in arid and sem

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The Guinea Corn Panicle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The guinea corn panicle is a crucial part of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), playing a central role in its reproductive cycle and contributing significantl

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Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Urban Heat and Infrastructure, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! This webinar series provides the region with information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña.

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The Guinea Corn Spikelets: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn spikelets are essential elements of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), playing a critical role in the reproductive process and overall yield of th

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California Project to Build Biofuel and Bioproduct Database

ATTRA

A group investigating how to make better use of the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley received funding for a project to create a database and support technology for sustainable bioproducts and biofuels. The group, “Building the Circular Bioeconomy in the North San Joaquin Valley” or BioCircular Valley, is co-led by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UC Berkeley, and BEAM Circular, with partners at UC Merced, UC Agric

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The Guinea Corn Glumes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn glumes are key structures in the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor) that play an essential role in protecting and supporting the grains during developm

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Study Finds Risks to Farmers Increasing with Climate Change

ATTRA

As the climate continues to change, the risks to farming are only going to increase, say California scientists in a paper published in the open access journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. “Climate Smart Agriculture: Assessing Needs and Perceptions of California’s Farmers” identifies the climate challenges farmers are already experiencing and documents how farmers are working to address them.

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How to Make a Balanced Feed Formulation for Cattle, Sheep and Goats

Agric4profits

Animal feed formulation including cattle, sheep and goat feeds requires in-depth knowledge of animal nutrition, particularly the nutrient requirements and

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USDA Announces Conservation Innovation Grant Awards

ATTRA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that it is awarding more than $69.7 million for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trials projects and more than $20.2 million for CIG Classic projects. The totals reflect increased funding this year through the Inflation Reduction Act, which is funding CIG projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to reduce livestock emissions of enteric methane.

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The Guinea Corn Lemma: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The guinea corn lemma is a fundamental component of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), specifically within the structure of the spikelet.

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The Guinea Corn Nodes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn nodes are critical structural components of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), situated along the main stem and branches.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Compounded Animal Feeds

Agric4profits

Compound animal feeds are unique among manufactured products in that they represent, as it were, a vital link in the human food chain.

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The Guinea Corn Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn leaves, from the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), are an essential part of this resilient and versatile crop.

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How to Use Scent Leaf to Cure Infection

Agric4profits

Scent leaf, also known as Ocimum gratissimum, is a versatile herb renowned for its potent medicinal properties.

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The Guinea Corn Stalks: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Guinea corn stalks, derived from the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), are an integral part of the plant's structure and offer a multitude of uses beyond grain p

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The Guinea Corn Rachis: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The guinea corn rachis, a vital component of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), is the central axis of the panicle, the flowering head where the seeds are pro

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The Guinea Corn Palea: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The guinea corn palea is a significant structure in the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), located within the spikelet alongside the lemma.