Tue.Nov 28, 2023

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The hazards of feeding babies and young children: What to do?

Food Politics

I’ve been collecting items on feeding kids. Here are four. I. FDA Warning Letters : The FDA has sent warning letters to ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), & Perrigo Wisconsin for violating basic food safety standards in manufacture of infant formula. They [letters] reflect findings from FDA inspections of these facilities over the last several months.

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The Agronomists, Ep 133: Choosing enhanced efficiency N products with Dale Cowan, Ray Dowbenko, and Mario Tenuta

Real Agriculture

Once nitrogen fertilizer lands on or in soil it may be at risk of loss — through leaching, volatilization, or denitrification. Management choices can minimize losses, through split-application, deep banding, or choice of product, but adding an enhanced efficiency fertilizer product can guard against loss, too. How the products work, when to use which, and.

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NASDA Foundation Hosts Seventh Annual National Produce Safety Consortium

NASDA

News Article The NASDA Foundation FSMA Produce Safety Team hosted the seventh annual National Produce Safety Consortium on Nov. 7-9, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. This year’s Consortium theme was “Accomplishing More Together,” which emphasizes the importance of education initiatives, collaboration across institutions and forward-thinking governance. Over 250 representatives from 47 State Departments of Agriculture, the U.S.

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RealAg Radio: Bill C-282 concerns, herbicide resistant weeds, and time commitments, Nov 28, 2023

Real Agriculture

On this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nufarm, host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Tennant, former diplomat and founder of W2N2 Partnership, on trade concerns with Bill C-282; Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s new president, Drew Spoelstra, on his journey from the farm to his new role; A spotlight interview with. Read More On this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nufarm, host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Tennant, former diplomat and founder of W2N2 P

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Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope

Food Tank

As temperature records are shattered, unprecedented weather slams down, and international summits, like next week’s COP28 in Dubai, come and go—it’s easy to feel down about climate change. Especially when it comes to food systems. Governments are still failing to recognize food systems as a critical lever for change—despite food systems pumping out one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, and climate chaos decimating harvests and slowing productivity.

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Will Yellow Beans Become the Next Superfood?

Modern Farmer

Dry beans are a sustainable protein source, cost effective, offer more control over sodium intake than canned beans and are rich in nutrients such as potassium, calcium and dietary fiber. So, why aren’t Americans eating more of them? It’s probably because they take so long to cook, according to plant geneticists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Area 2 Farms: Growing Farms Near You

USDA Blog

In an industrial park in Arlington, Virginia, there is something you might not expect – a farm. Area 2 Farms is an indoor, organic, soil-based farm that seeks to expand their ultra-local model nationwide.

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This Indigenous Cook Wants to Help Readers Decolonize Their Diets

Civil Eats

Sara Calvosa Olson didn’t set out to write a traditional cookbook. She had spent several years writing a column about the Indigenous foodways of California for the quarterly magazine News From Native California when she landed a book deal with Heyday Books (the magazine’s publisher) to expand on the column. Then, the pandemic hit and Calvosa Olson turned toward her own kitchen and began writing about and developing recipes based on the meals she’d been cooking for more than two decades.

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Markets Recover in All but Corn Which Hits Three Year Lows: Cattle Surge with Jan Feeders Limit Up

AgWeb Farm Journal

Ag markets see corrective buying except corn which hits contract lows. Cattle surge with a limit up day in Jan feeders. Can the markets build on this recovery Tomm Pfitzenmaier, Summit Commodity Brokerage has more.

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Grateful to Serve U.S. Agriculture Through Data and Statistics

USDA Blog

The holiday season and end of the year is a time for gratitude, reflection and hopes for the upcoming year. At USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), we are thankful for the opportunity to serve the American public with statistical integrity and are looking ahead to continuing that work in 2024.

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Solar leases and why this farmer made the decision

Western FarmPress

Glenn Heard gave some good advice to farmers thinking about committing some of their land, even their productive land, to solar leases.

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WHO WILL DEFEND US?

The Lunatic Farmer

“I’m a West Point grad, planned on a military career, but I’ve been in 5 years and am getting out,” said the young man, tears his eyes. We were talking at a homestead fair and he was looking for his next mission and homesteading was on his radar. Caught in the covid mandatory jab situation, he appealed to his superiors and went up the chain of command, desperate for an exemption.

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3 Unique Characteristics of The Permanent Crop Industry

AgWeb Farm Journal

Jay Graham of Western Crop Advisors highlights how the production of apples, almonds, grapes and more sets up growers to make decisions based on unique considerations.

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Morphology, Life Cycle, and Classification of Bryophytes

Agric4profits

Bryophytes are considered to be the first land plants among embryophytes. Exactly how this happened is not clear because the fossil records are not complete.

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American Royal Hosts Barn Raising at New Site

AgWeb Farm Journal

The future home of the American Royal moves forward on facility to “create a food and agriculture innovation district that will be unlike any other in the world,” said Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.

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Milking a legacy

Western FarmPress

Mississippi State University graduate finds her life calling in revitalizing a legacy dairy in Alabama by adding a farm-to-table focus.

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Special Alert: FSIS Extends Time-Limited Trials at NSIS Establishments

AgWeb Farm Journal

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Tuesday that it will extend time-limited trials at USDA’s New Swine Slaughter Inspection System establishments.

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Kicking off family Christmas with the perfect tree

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 28, 2023 Texas Christmas tree production continues to hold strong despite impacts from extreme drought, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. Fred Raley, Ph.D., Texas A&M Forest Service tree improvement coordinator, said he is expecting another year of high demand for Christmas trees. Texas Christmas tree.

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How Long do Honey Bees Live

Agric4profits

Honey bees are remarkable insects that play a crucial role in our world. They are small, fuzzy creatures that buzz around, collecting nectar from flowers.

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Consider the possibilities of artificial intelligence

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: Artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT-4, can help farmers reach consumers.

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What do Honey Bees Eat

Agric4profits

Honey bees, like many living creatures, rely on a specific diet to sustain their colonies and fulfill their vital roles within the ecosystem.

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Farm Progress America, November 28, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how John Deere had a good quarterly income report but sounded the alarm on the farm economy and rising interest rates.

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What Bees make Honey

Agric4profits

Bees that make honey are fascinating creatures. These small insects work together in a hive to create one of nature's sweetest gifts.

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Cow and heifer slaughter indicates continued herd liquidation

Western FarmPress

The 2024 beef cow inventory is likely to be down at least 2.5 percent in the Jan. 1 report.

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How is Honey made by Bees

Agric4profits

Bees making honey is a fascinating process where these tiny creatures transform nectar into the golden goodness we know as honey.

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South America’s rocky start

Western FarmPress

E-Corn-Omics: Drought pressure continues to plague South American row crop producers. See what it means for U.S. farmers.

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What do Bees use Honey For

Agric4profits

Bees and honey are like good friends in nature. Bees are tiny, buzzing creatures that work hard to make something sweet – honey.

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New Year’s resolutions for next-gen farmers

Western FarmPress

Gen Z Aggie: Agriculture will be better off if you keep these easy-to-follow resolutions.

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How Bees Make Honey

Agric4profits

Bees play a vital role in our world. These small insects are important for many reasons. First, bees are excellent pollinators.

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Find expert to help you tackle farm succession plans

Western FarmPress

Here are four questions to ask a third-party mediator before they help you divide the family farm.

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Grain, Livestock and Crude Oil Markets Recover, Except for Contract Lows in Corn

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grain markets seeing corrective buying except for corn which made new lows again. Cattle seeing a relief rally, as well as crude oil. Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors, has more.

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Robots invade Agritechnica

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Autonomy was hot at Germany’s big farm show, and familiar companies got into the game.

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USDA Invests $196 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chains

AgWeb Farm Journal

These investments aim to strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, expand markets for agricultural producers, and reduce food costs.

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Create a winning 2024 grain marketing plan

Western FarmPress

Follow these steps to develop a game plan that gives your farm the best chance to succeed next year.

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Soybeans and Wheat See Corrective Buying, But Corn Hits New Lows on Liquidation, Hedge Pressure: Cattle Consolidate, Milk Drifts

AgWeb Farm Journal

Soybeans and Wheat See Corrective Buying, But Corn Hits New Lows on Liquidation, Hedge Pressure: Cattle Consolidate, Milk Drifts apiuser Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:11

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How do Bees Make Honey

Agric4profits

Bees are fascinating insects that play a crucial role in our world. They are small, but their impact is enormous.

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3 Special Tools to Drill Large-Diameter Holes in Thick Steel

AgWeb Farm Journal

Twist drill bits, carbide-tipped hole saws and annular cutters will do the trick when you need to make big bores.

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