Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Its not a surprising trend, as farmers have indicated that equipment is one place theyre trying to cut expenses, but sales of nearly all equipment classes on both sides of the border continued their downward slide in November. To break down the latest numbers put out by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), host of Read More Its not a surprising trend, as farmers have indicated that equipment is one place theyre trying to cut expenses, but sales of nearly all equipment classes on bot

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Surviving Neanderthal genes in modern genomes tell a story of thousands of years of interactions The post A new timeline for Neanderthal interbreeding with modern humans appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Even the most proactive person can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling. For farmers, the combination of weather risk, tight timelines, high capital costs, and volatile markets can create high stress situations. Some stress is OK it can be the motivation we need to stick with a difficult task or push us to see Read More Even the most proactive person can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Horticulturalists and entomologists team up to investigate insect-transmitted plant disease The post AgriLife Research leads collaboration to address zebra chip disease appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. The term data-driven decisions is becoming increasingly common in agriculture, but how committed are farmers to using data in their everyday practices? Are they truly allowing data to influence their operations, or is it just a catchphrase thrown around by people who aren't in the agricultural industry?

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

New UC Berkeley research looks at years of studies into whether non-human animals have a similar sense of fairness. The answer is more nuanced than it may seem. The post Do animals get jealous like people? Researchers say it’s complicated. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Grow Link

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Cannabis cultivation, whether for personal use or commercial production, faces one persistent challenge: pests. These uninvited guests can devastate crops if not identified and managed promptly. This guide delves into the most common cannabis pests, their impact, and how to effectively manage and prevent infestations with Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Office of Nutrition Research (ONR) at the National Institutes of Health wants to build the evidence base needed to support the health and wellbeing of eaters in the United States. The U.S. is currently in the middle of a nutrition-related health crisis, Andrew Bremer, Director of the ONR tells Food Tank. Sub-optimal diets are really threatening our public health, our economy, and our national security.

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Agri-tech

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Our Strategic Engagement and the Communications teams recently hosted Harshanie Dasanayaka, a Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics (MMB) programme PhD student funded by the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC). Harshanies professional placement helped her delve deeper into how policy is informed by science, and she shared with us what she had learnt.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The latest Drought Monitor, released today, indicates that dry conditions expanded over a lot of the Florida Peninsula as well as in some locations in South Carolina due to a lack of rain this week.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Endowed fund begins providing financial support to incoming students The post Bioenvironmental sciences professional board establishes scholarship program appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The latest monthly climate statics for the earth as a whole for November 2024 were released earlier this week. The record shows that this November was the second warmest on earth, just beat out by November 2023, which was affected by the warm pool of water related to El Nino.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Users of CLAAS equipment can bring their machine data into CropX for visualization, analysis, and creation of VRA tasks. The post CLAAS Farm Machinery Now Connects With CropXs Precision Agronomy Platform appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

DECEMBER 12, 2024

NOAA released their latest monthly ENSO outlook earlier this week, and it shows almost no change in the likelihood of a La Nina from last month’s prediction. They expect a weak La Nina to occur any time now and to last for a few months before returning to neutral conditions.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Meister Media Worldwides The VISION Conference is moving to a biennial event, starting with the next conference in 2026. According to Show Director Amy Reddington, while the Vision Conference has grown into an important gathering for leaders, innovators, and decision-makers, the ag tech landscape has evolved at an unprecedented rate, resulting in ever-increasing, complex decision-making for the industry. “The surge in significant technology disruptions (including AI, autonomy, and data pla

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For priority consideration, apply by January 8, 2025. Accelerating Appalachia is inviting grazing and row crop producers across Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Northern Georgia to sign up for Building Soil, Building Equity. This incentive program offers $12 million in direct cash payments and $6 million in technical assistance to support the adoption of regenerative farming practices.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading international manufacturer of agricultural transport solutions, Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH and slurry technology and special solutions expert, Stapel GmbH recently announced their strategic collaboration aiming to utilise and expand existing synergies in the field of liquid manure technology and agricultural semi-trailer tractor units The focus lies in developing solutions that make the agricultural use of tractor units more efficient and meet future requirements.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Marbleseed’s Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship program offers beginning producers personalized advice and and one-on-one guidance from a hand-picked farmer mentor. The $350 program also includes tips on how to prepare for organic certification and two free admissions to the 2025 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference in February. Producers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, or South Dakota who have been in operation for at least one year can sign up for the

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The mental wellness program that offers up to nine free confidential counselling sessions per year to Manitoba farmers, farm families, and their employees has received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. The designation is a milestone for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program, says chair Marcel Hacault, in a Dec. 11 news release shared with Read More The mental wellness program that offers up to nine free confidential counselling sessions per year to Manitoba farmers, farm families, a

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

USDA announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems , building upon the Department’s previous investments in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs. This funding will allow states, territories, and federally recognized Tribes to purchase wholesome, locally produced foods for distribution within their communities to emergency food providers, schools, and child care centers.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On todays show, guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Mark Burnham of Cobourg, Ont.; Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; Ron Krahn of Rivers, Man.; and, Kristjan Hebert of Fairlight, Sask. Plus, hear from western agronomist Read More Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I dont get it really. These commercials dont look any different to me. Maybe you can tell the difference. Coca Colas annual Christmas commercial has been created with AI this time. pic.twitter.com/xO72akwoBh DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 15, 2024 According to news reports , Coca-Cola is getting a big backlash. Instead of recognizing it was a mistake and apologizing, as many expected, the brand justified its use of AI, stating that it remains dedicated to creating the highest level

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Farm Management Canada has announced that applications are open for the 2025 National Farm Leadership Program. Canada already has some of the best farm managers and increasing their leadership effectiveness is the next step. Few of us consider our own leadership as a competitive advantage, however research shows that leader effectiveness can account for as Read More Farm Management Canada has announced that applications are open for the 2025 National Farm Leadership Program.

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DTN

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Das Gleichgewicht zwischen Energieangebot und -nachfrage ist eine zentrale Aufgabe fr Versorgungsmanager, doch in Europa ist diese Herausforderung deutlich komplexer geworden. Durch die fhrende Rolle des Kontinents im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien kommt es zu tiefgreifenden Vernderungen in der Energielandschaft. Whrend diese Fortschritte Europa dem Ziel nherbringen, bis 2050 emissionsfrei zu sein, ergeben sich gleichzeitig neue betriebliche Herausforderungen, insbesondere im Bereich des Lastausg

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