Wed.Apr 10, 2024

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Supplement in Japan causes illnesses, deaths

Food Politics

The headline caught my eye: 5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements The supplement is benikoji. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had been selling benikoji products for years, with a million packages sold over the past three fiscal years, but a problem crept up with the supplements produced in 2023. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said it produced 18.5 tons of benikoji last year.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Apr 10: Overwintering wins, early harvest planning, PGR timing, and rust warnings

Real Agriculture

Once the snow is gone, it’s time to assess how the fall-seeded crops have fared. For much of Ontario, they not only did well, they’re already growing like weeds! For some areas of the province, the winter wheat crop is as much as five days ahead of the 10-year average. That’s where we start with. Read More Once the snow is gone, it’s time to assess how the fall-seeded crops have fared.

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Researchers resolve old mystery of how phages disarm pathogenic bacteria

AgriLife Today

New study details long-sought mechanisms and structures Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise. In response, scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research are elucidating the ways that bacteria-infecting viruses disarm these pathogens and ushering in the possibility of novel treatment methods.

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Agricultural biodiversity conference and survey

Agricultural Biodiversity

A couple of quick announcements today that I don’t want to get lost in Nibbles. First, there’s an International Conference on Agrobiodiversity going on in Nepal. I just found out about it, but it’s hybrid, so you can still join. Second, if you’re an expert on potatoes or sweet potatoes, consider taking this survey from CIP.

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States Restrict Cattle Movement From Those With BIAV

AgWeb Farm Journal

In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV), 17 states have restricted cattle imports from states where the virus has infected dairy cows.

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Texas strawberry harvest off to sweet start

Western FarmPress

Texas strawberry season started early. The first berries to come out of the field were large and sweet and in excellent condition. Learn more, plus the latest crop and weather report.

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North Carolina Reports First Case of HPAI in Dairy Herd

AgWeb Farm Journal

Steve Troxle, state commissioner of agriculture, said he is waiting for more diagnostic information from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and will work collaboratively with North Carolina dairy farmers.

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Passion for conservation drives student’s impactful initiatives in the community

AgriLife Today

Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology student Skyler Nix shares passion for nature Skyler Nix, a sophomore in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, is a passionate advocate for conservation and biodiversity. Nix’s decision to study at the College was based on a deep-rooted love for nature established at.

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Farmer leaves behind young family, unfinished crops

Western FarmPress

Bryce Driver, 29, of Americus, Ga., died from a heart attack the day before Easter. The community rallied to support his wife and newborn twins.

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Policy Brief explains the overall success in Holmes and Mercer Counties reflected in their relative advantages from a vigorous small-business community, entrepreneurship, QoL, and social connectedness.

Ohio State University

COLUMBUS OH, A policy brief just released by The C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy attempts to answer the question of why some rural communities thrive and others might lag behind by examining two rural-Ohio success stories: Holmes and Mercer Counties. Both Holmes and Mercer Counties have fared better than the average rural Ohio or rural U.S., even though both counties faced structural disadvantages.

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Grains Mixed Trading Weather, Awaiting Reports: Livestock and the DOW Fall after CPI Data

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains end mixed trading weather and gearing up for production numbers from USDA and Conab. Mark Schultz, Northstar Commodity says livestock set back with the equities, with a bearish key reversal in hogs.

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Opinion: There’s No Right Way to Eat Meat

Modern Farmer

What is the “right” approach to meat? There’s no doubt that industrial animal agriculture carries a laundry list of sins; greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water pollution and labor rights abuses are just a few examples. But there’s also evidence that some regenerative grazing practices can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health and—possibly—sequester carbon.

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Ferrie: It's a No-Go for Corn Planting in Central Illinois

AgWeb Farm Journal

Along with too much moisture, high numbers of corn flea beetles are posing an early-season concern. Ferrie advises checking your Stewart’s wilt bacteria rating on hybrids. There's no treatment option for infected corn.

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Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day is set for April 26 in San Angelo

AgriLife Today

Event will include ranch tour, producer panel, discussions and workshops The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day will be held on April 26 in San Angelo from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Livestock Guardian Dogs, LGD, are utilized to protect livestock from predation. The event will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife. Read More → The post Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day is set for April 26 in San Angelo appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Chip Flory: Think Outside the Box to Build a Better Price

AgWeb Farm Journal

Beyond a few marketing strategies or providing a unique product for a niche market, sustainable practices offer opportunity in what looks to be another low-priced period in the grain markets.

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How immense is farming’s problem with plastic?

Sustainable Food Trust

We now all well know how plastic is devastating our seas, but we’re only beginning to realise how damaging it is to our soils and how widely used and poorly disposed of it is in farming. In 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) published a major report on plastic use in farming. It opened the door on the global scale of farm plastics and pinpointed the root of the problem – currently, farm plastics have only a barely viable end-of-life plan, and the vast majority of these plastics ar

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Iowa Signs Law on Foreign Ownership of Farmland

AgWeb Farm Journal

The law aims to increase reporting requirements and impose harsher penalties for violations related to foreign ownership of agricultural land.

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Giving food a bad wrap: Why we need to stop relying on plastic

Sustainable Food Trust

After taking part in last month’s Big Plastic Count, the SFT’s Isabel Eaton felt prompted to explore our over-reliance on plastic-wrapped produce. Here, Isabel explains how this material is ending up in our seas and soils as well as our bodies, and how and where to shop for plastic-free alternatives. Our food system has a big plastic problem. The material is present from field to fork, but it’s in supermarkets where – confronted by aisle after aisle of plastic-wrapped goods – the scale of the is

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Is China avoiding U.S. commodities as a political stunt?

Western FarmPress

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack implied that China may be favoring Brazilian corn and soybeans in retaliation.

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Texas A&M students lend their expertise to solar eclipse watch party in Bryan

AgriLife Today

Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism collaboration with Destination Bryan results in unique event While visitors from the local community, throughout Texas and beyond came to the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Lake Walk in Bryan on April 8 to see a once-in-a-lifetime natural occurrence, what they didn’t see was the astronomical amount of.

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How to choose a stunning fence the right way

West Texas Livestock

There is one constant in the livestock industry: If you have animals, you will have to build a fence. Fencing is a barrier to keeping your animals where you want them and keeping predators out. It has been said that good fences make good neighbors, and that is undoubtedly true. As a responsible animal caretaker, […] The post How to choose a stunning fence the right way appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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How to capitalize on carbon credits

Western FarmPress

Avoid possible pitfalls and mine opportunities for a potentially lucrative new revenue stream.

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The World Loves Apple Farmers to the Core

USDA Blog

For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington.

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Wildfire protection: Creating a defensible space

Western FarmPress

The spring wildfire season is upon the Southwest. Learn ways to protect homes and neighborhoods ahead of the fire.

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Healthy living with Texas Master Wellness

AgriLife Today

Texas Master Wellness program appreciates volunteers for reaching and engaging their communities To celebrate National Volunteer Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is recognizing and celebrating the impact created every day by volunteers across the state. Andy Crocker, AgriLife Extension senior program specialist, gerontology and health, started his professional career with AgriLife Extension in.

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Bovine practitioners name newly emerging cattle disease

Western FarmPress

Referencing Bovine Influenza A Virus will help distinguish disease between species.

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Wheat Rally Supports Corn, Soybeans Fall but is it More Than Report Positioning? Livestock Mixed

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains are mixed Wednesday with a wheat rally supporting corn, but soybeans fall. Tomm Pfitzenmaier, Summit Commodity Brokerage, says its more than report positioning.

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CTA puts new reporting requirements on farmers

Western FarmPress

The Corporate Transparency act requires small business entities to file online reports disclosing information about their beneficial owners.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

A new white paper from Berry Global outlines the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications PVC has been the material of choice for many years for fresh food applications thanks to its many protective and presentation benefits. However, its complex composition makes it difficult to recycle and if even minute amounts of the material are processed with other polymers, it can render the other recyclates unusable.

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Farm Progress America, April 10, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the finalized emission regulations issued by the EPA in late March.

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AgDay Market Now: Mark Schultz Says There's One Change USDA Could Make in Thursday's Report to Rally Corn and Beans

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay Market Now: Mark Schultz Says There's One Change USDA Could Make in Thursday's Report to Rally Corn and Beans apiuser Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:21

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Advice from farming masters

Western FarmPress

Prairie Farmer Master Farmers advise the next generation to pay attention to margins, get involved, keep good records and find a mentor to navigate the year ahead.

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SARE Delivers for Farmers. Will Congress Deliver for SARE?

Caff

Last week, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside 97 food, farm, conservation, and rural organizations, delivered a letter to Congressional Appropriators urging them to fully fund the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) at $60 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025. The post SARE Delivers for Farmers.

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Farm Credit gave $900k in Calif. last year

Western FarmPress

Seven associations contributed to over 130 nonprofits and other entities.

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Private water well screenings set in Midland and Odessa on April 22-23

AgriLife Today

Residents of Ector and Midland counties are invited to get well water screened The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting upcoming events in Odessa and Midland on April 22-23 to allow residents to have their well water screened. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist Joel Pigg, Bryan-College Station, said the Texas Well Owner Network program is.

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2 OSU students earn Merck Awards for future swine practitioners

Western FarmPress

Ohio Bits: Tietje wins OFB Collegiate Discussion Meet; “Eat This Earth Day” program is April 22; Farm Credit Mid-America providing patronage.

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Ag Internship Tips for Young Professionals 

Trimble Agriculture

Ag internships should be more than Starbucks runs. Internships have become increasingly popular over the years. In fact, in 1992, only 17 percent of students participated in internships. Fast forward to 2023, and that number has skyrocketed to over 61 percent. Getting hands-on experience early on is crucial for setting yourself up for success in your future career.