Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Brothers who raise cattle and run a beef marketing business in Alberta and a couple that produces berries and horticulture crops in Quebec were chosen as national winners at the 2024 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) Program held in Lethbridge, Alberta, this past weekend. Daniel, Lorin, and Barry Doerksen operate Gemstone Cattle Company at Gem,… Read More Brothers who raise cattle and run a beef marketing business in Alberta and a couple that produces berries and horticulture crops in Qu

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

[Apologies for sending this out yesterday (in error). I’ve added a few things.] Such an odd time we live in, with politics making increasingly strange bedfellows, this time with the American Council on Science and Health, an industry front group if there ever was one. Yet here it is with two articles on the looming threat of bird flu. USDA’s Dereliction in Containing Bird Flu Could Cause Calamitous Pandemic (Part 1) An inherent conflict of interest – USDA both regulating and promoting livestoc

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced it will spend $350 million in infrastructure upgrades over the next three years. These infrastructure upgrades position the Seaway to meet future demands, ensuring resilient supply chains, says the SLSMC. The St. Lawrence Seaway enables ships to sail from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, creating… Read More The St.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Farmers are embracing digital agriculture tools to enhance efficiency, bridge generational gaps and adapt to the evolving landscape of modern farming.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Being an agronomist means knowing about plants, diseases, soil, and insects, but it also requires the ability to navigate difficult conversations, earn trust, and drive change. The people part of the agronomy equation is the topic of this episode of The Agronomists. Here to talk about personality differences, clear communication, and patience with people is… Read More Being an agronomist means knowing about plants, diseases, soil, and insects, but it also requires the ability to navigate difficu

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The USDA projects wheat production costs to average slightly below 2024 wheat production costs. A review of production costs for the last 10 years shows that per acre costs will vary more than USDA’s estimate.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: The winter season; The 2025 crop planning process; Controversy between the plow vs. disc ripper; and, Being cautious with cost cutting techniques.

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The collaboration will set an example for aid agencies that want to leverage the power of evidence to do the most good for people experiencing poverty and humanitarian crises around the world. The post UC Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action launches major new partnership with USAID appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2023, 25 philanthropies announced a collaboration to leverage investments, calling for a tenfold increase in funding to support agroecological and regenerative food systems. Such an ambitious goal is by no means an easy task. But besides intense coordination among themselves, how can philanthropies understand and agree upon what exactly falls under this type of investment?

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Ashleigh Shanti says she’s “out to prove something” with her debut cookbook, Our South: Black Food Through My Lens , which hit shelves last month. “I want to dispel the myths of what America thinks Black cooking is and is not,” she writes in the opening pages.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Wheat pastures are a treasure trove for cattle operations, particularly in regions like Texas, where the climate allows producers to extend grazing seasons and optimize land use. Wheat, with its high-quality forage and dual purpose as a grain crop, is a boon for profitability, supporting both grazing and grain production. This versatile crop is a […] The post How to actually maximize grazing with wheat pastures appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 2, 2024

How can AI fill the gap in agriculture’s labor shortage? AGRIVI CEO Matija Zulj explores this question and more. The post AI in Agriculture: A Threat to Jobs or a Tool for Empowerment? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The tables were turned on me when I was interviewed on a video call by college students from Iowa State University in mid-November.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Remembering Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize and impact on global food security The post Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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DTN

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape is a critical challenge for utility managers and balancing responsible parties in Europe. They face mounting pressure to comply with ambitious climate policies and renewable energy targets set by the European Union (EU), national governments, and local authorities. At the same time, they must maintain operational efficiency and financial stability in a sector where margins are shrinking, and risks are growing.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rotor announced a new retrofit package available to existing operators of all models of Robinson R44 aircraft. The post Rotor Flies Sprayhawk In Texas, Announces Retrofit and Delivery Plans appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease The post Hope for the citrus industry appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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CABI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Outbreaks of Thrips parvispinus, commonly known as chilli black thrips or Southeast Asian thrips, are causing challenges for smallholder farmers in India. These tiny, dark-coloured invasive pests are responsible for considerable economic losses, particularly for growers who rely on chilli crops as a primary source of income. Chilli black thrips are notorious for their aggressive… The post Chilli black thrips outbreak: supporting Indian farmers to protect crops sustainably appeared first on

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Workshops provide integrated pest management insights and continuing education units The post Urban pest management conference set for Jan. 8-10 in College Station appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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FreshFarm Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Farmers markets aren't just places to buy groceries—they are also a treasure trove of locally crafted gifts. Check out our local gift guide!

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Corn Source: Steps such as soil testing and sound manure management are essential for successful silage production.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AgGateway Regional Director Jose Alexandre Loyola represented the Latin America region at the AgGateway North America Annual Meeting last month in Austin, Texas. Loyola, who is from Brazil, has been regional director since 2017. “Most of the people that participate in AgGateway in Latin America, especially in Brazil, they see a lot of value in the group that we form, the network, the discussions that we provide,” said Loyola in an interview at the meeting. “My goal now is to br

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A shift in practices to fight resistant weeds is leading to more herbicide carryover in alfalfa.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Syngenta Seedcare technical lead Dr. Dale Ireland has been working on developing TYMIRIUM technology for over a decade and it is finally approaching the finish line. “We’re nearing registration for soybeans and once it’s registered, it will be called Victrato®. And that’s for soybeans for nematodes, sudden death syndrome, red crown rot and several other early season diseases that it suppresses,” said Ireland during an interview at the recent NAFB Convention. “

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Legal Matters: In 2024, the annual exclusion amount is $18,000 per donor per donee. That amount will increase to $19,000 in 2025.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In many cultures around the world, the winter season offers an abundance of occasions to gather, celebrate, and demonstrate gratitude or affection. While the act of gift giving is often viewed as an interaction between two people (the giver and the receiver), it’s also an opportunity to have a much broader, lasting impact. Purchasing a present is not only a chance to care for our loved ones; it can also support our communities, sustain businesses that share our values, and advocate for healthy e

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many calf producers think the step towards feed is a stepping stone in the road, but it's actually about the water they drink.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A study published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development by the University of Bonn in Germany showed that crop plants adapt genetically over time to organic farming. A 23-year study of neighboring fields of conventional and organic barley, replanted each year in their respective fields, revealed that the organic barley was enriched with specific genetic material that differed from that in the conventional field.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gift ideas to make farm life easier, warmer, brighter and fuller with tools, boots, lights, snacks and more.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Protecting farmland, strengthening business risk management programs, and ensuring the future of agricultural education and research are top priorities for Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner as the prospect of a 2025 provincial election draws nearer. While addressing delegates attending the Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual general meeting last week, Schreiner took direct aim… Read More Protecting farmland, strengthening business risk management programs, and ensuring the future

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The big show is coming Feb. 20-22 to the New York State Fairgrounds.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Words matter. When it comes to strategic negotiations, choosing words carefully can mean the difference between a productive dialogue that gets everyone closer to a deal or act like a wedge that splits an insurmountable gap between parties. For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet, choosing the right strategy when working with incoming U.S….

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Corn, soybean and wheat volume all land within analyst expectations.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Targeted livestock grazing is a successful and cost-efficient method to manage cheatgrass in the U.S. western Great Plains when timed to coincide with cheatgrass growth rather than based solely on the time of year, according to a recent study published by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL). The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued a statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Tough years teach 5 trends for budget savvy farm operations.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Estate Plan Edge: The new Congress and president indicate that one of their first priorities will be to make all the favorable provisions of the 2017 tax code permanent.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative by newly re-elected Donald Trump.

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