Wed.Nov 29, 2023

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Senate enters unprecedented territory blocking C-234

Real Agriculture

Senators intent on blocking Bill C-234 re-introduced an already-defeated amendment hours after a separate amendment was voted down on Tuesday. It’s the latest move by senators aligned with the Liberal government to obstruct the private member’s bill that would remove the federal carbon levy from natural gas and propane used on farms. First, Senator Lucie.

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RIP Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO), maybe for good this time?

Food Politics

The FDA says it is proposing to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. In transslation from FDA-speak, the agendy now intends to ban BVO. This is the second time I have written an RIP for BVO. The first was in 2013 —ten years ago!— when PepsiCo said it no longer use BVO in Gatorade in response to a petition from a teenage influencer.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Nov 29: Streamers, volunteering, the trouble with yield monitors, and digging in to organic matter

Real Agriculture

As the holidays approach, two things become increasingly true: we have a much clearer picture of the final tally of the growing season and it’s never been more timely to reach out and check in with those you maybe haven’t spoken with in a while. For this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson. Read More As the holidays approach, two things become increasingly true: we have a much clearer picture of the final tally of the growing season and it’s never been more t

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture welcomes Associate Director of Events and Member Engagement

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Amelia Iliohan as Associate Director of Events and Member Engagement. As Associate Director, Iliohan will plan, manage and execute NASDA’s annual conferences and assist NASDA’s regional and affiliate organizations with meeting programming.

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Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 3: Are you prepared for the unexpected?

Real Agriculture

Farm safety isn’t just about responding to emergencies; it’s about developing proactive, preventative measures and a robust plan for everyday occurrences. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney is joined by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Health & Safety consultant Ryan Dick to shed light on critical steps to developing an effective.

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The Dirt about Biochar – And How It Could Help California

American Farmland

As California #agriculture deals with historic floods, droughts, and wildfires, could a stable, high-carbon soil amendment called “biochar” help improve soil health, mitigate climate change, and protect our food supply?

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Ferrie: Farmers Are Strip-Tilling Covers Now. Is That A Good Idea?

AgWeb Farm Journal

The practice can be useful in some scenarios but not all. Farmers need to evaluate the potential impact on 2024 yield outcomes. Perhaps a bigger concern is how the practice impacts weed management, especially waterhemp.

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Ripple Effect: Port and Waterway Investments Should Make Exports More Durable

AgWeb Farm Journal

This fall, Farm Journal’s Chip Flory and Michelle Rook traveled to the Port of Grays Harbor in Washington and the Port of South Louisiana. Here's what they learned about two very different ports with two important jobs.

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The Use of Sustainable Fertilizers for Better Performance

Agric4profits

One pivotal aspect of in the quest for sustainability in agriculture is the adoption of sustainable fertilizers, which is a revolutionary approach to nutrient

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Verdesian’s new CEO says business now in a period of recovery

Western FarmPress

Clare Doyle, an executive with over 35 years of experience in electronics, specialty chemicals, and building materials, joined the team in August.

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Row Crops Lower with Corn Making New Lows, While Wheat Bounces: Cattle Continue Recovery

AgWeb Farm Journal

Soybeans fall w/no export biz & extended rain chances in Brazil, corn hits new lows on liquidation. Wheat sees corrective buying. Cattle consolidating, hogs lower. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has more.

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Cover crop incentives available in Illinois

Western FarmPress

Quick Take: Illinois STAR and the Illinois Soybean Association are offering financial incentives for cover crops, while the state’s corn organizations elected new officers and presented awards.

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Seed Leader: Q&A with AgReliant's Brian Barker

AgWeb Farm Journal

As a leading company in seed research and production, Brian Barker joined the AgReliant Genetics team as CEO and president mid-2023.

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Do We Need to Farm Oil Crops?

Modern Farmer

When you pull a pie crust out of the freezer aisle at the grocery store or a sleeve of cookies off the shelf, it’s likely that one of the ingredients they contain is dietary fat, such as soybean or palm oil. These oils are agricultural products, but do they have to be? A new study out of the University of California, Irvine, published in the journal Nature Sustainability , shows that chemically synthesized dietary fats, or food fats made scientifically in a factory—not harvested from a field—cou

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Wheat Rallies on Talk of China Biz, Row Crops 2-Sided: Cattle and Hogs Confirming Lows?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Wheat rallies with talk of China biz, plus corrective buying, Soybeans off highs w/Brazil rain chances, corn makes new lows. Cattle & hogs consolidating, so are the lows in? DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, has more.

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Characteristics and Classifications of Pteridophytes

Agric4profits

Pteridophyte is the dominant phase, it possesses a vascular system and is differentiated into true root, stem, and leaves.

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Wheat Leads Grains Mostly Higher on Corrective Buying and Export News: Cattle and Hogs Extend Gains and Confirming Lows?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Wheat Leads Grains Mostly Higher on Corrective Buying and Export News: Cattle and Hogs Extend Gains and Confirming Lows?

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Big bucks: collisions aren’t so ‘endeering’

Western FarmPress

Vehicle collisions with deer are becoming more commonplace. Solutions are needed to protect both motorist and wildlife.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Rich Nelson Explains What Drove the Rally in Wheat and If Corn Has Finally Bottomed?

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Rich Nelson, Allendale, explains what drove the mostly higher day in grains and if wheat and corn have finally bottomed.

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Keeping Grain Fresh With Proper Temperature and Moisture Control

Global Agtech Initiative

With careful temperature and humidity control, farmers can store their grain for years without it succumbing to serious issues. The post Keeping Grain Fresh With Proper Temperature and Moisture Control appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Whole soybeans: A nutritional return on investment

Western FarmPress

Arkansas hosts nation's first ever whole soybean culinary challenge, Soy Chef Competition.

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Intelinair Partners with Hubner Industries to Develop Digital Platform to Manage Seed Corn Production

Global Agtech Initiative

Platform to streamline hybrid seed corn production throughout the season and improve decision making and workflow. The post Intelinair Partners with Hubner Industries to Develop Digital Platform to Manage Seed Corn Production appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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3 programs that have affected life of retired farm journalist

Western FarmPress

LEAD Comment: A LEAD 7 graduate reflects on programs, all related to agriculture, that have been most impactful.

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Ever.Ag Launches FieldAlytics Enable Tool That Leverages Spatial and Transactional Data

Global Agtech Initiative

Enable seamlessly combines sophisticated field visualization and mapping with a full suite of sales functionalities. The post Ever.Ag Launches FieldAlytics Enable Tool That Leverages Spatial and Transactional Data appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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New planters, tools hit market for 2024 season

Western FarmPress

What’s New From the Shows: Check out new equipment now available for plant ’24.

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12 Poultry Eggs Fascinating Facts you must know about

Agric4profits

Eggs are a delicious way to get a battery of B-vitamins, nutrients and protein. And though there is some controversy over their effect on heart health, most experts agree that a diet that includes eggs is a healthy one.

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Equity does not guarantee a loan

Western FarmPress

A lesson many producers need to remember is to build and maintain financial liquidity at all times.

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Amino Acids in Poultry Nutrition

Agric4profits

Amino acids are essential nutrients for both humans and animals. They are the basic blocks of protein, the major component of muscle, and therefore the meat that most animals are grown for.

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Researchers study feasibility of organic wheat

Western FarmPress

Little research available for growers considering switching from conventional.

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Formation of Vascular Land Plant and Seed Fossils and their Types

Agric4profits

You may raise a question as to how can one know “Where, when, and from what ancestral group did the first vascular land plant and seed-like structure evolve?

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Don’t bet on another black swan

Western FarmPress

Unpredictable events are one-offs; keep your eye on the fundamentals as you make decisions for 2024.

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Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers

Farming First

Ensuring that technology is accessible to smallholder farmers who produce most of the food is crucial to food security and ending poverty. The post Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers appeared first on Farming First.

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5 tips for winter horse care

Western FarmPress

Keep your equine partners warm and healthy through frigid conditions.

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Little Bay water quality public meeting set for Dec. 12 in Rockport

AgriLife Today

Area residents invited to learn about ongoing water quality, human health research in Little Bay watershed The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, is hosting a meeting on Dec. 12 in Rockport to discuss ongoing research in the Little Bay watershed involving microbial source tracking and human health risk analysis. The meeting will be at 2. Read More → The post Little Bay water quality public meeting set for Dec. 12 in Rockport first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Save the barn, earn money too

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Wabash, Ind., woman preserves her family’s barn and earns income at the same time.

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Creating opportunity for the next generation of leaders

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Texas 4-H Youth Development Program collaborate to create a weekend of opportunity The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, along with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program hosted the Texas 4-H Weekend in Aggieland, allowing 4-H members access to the Texas A&M campus to.

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This year’s harvest lesson: Patience

Western FarmPress

Two Hearts, One Harvest: It’s been a roller-coaster growing season on Mike and Sheilah Reskovac’s farm.