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Wider corn row spacing plus cover crop blends proves profitable for Alberta rancher

Real Agriculture

With tight margins and a push for improved soil health being the status quo in most cattle operations, producers are working with researchers to find new and innovative ways to improve economical profitability while also improving soil for the next generation of farmers. While corn stalk grazing is becoming more commonplace in the Prairies, producers.

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What happened to Red Lobster? Hint: private equity.

Food Politics

I came across this provocative headline in Medium (to which I subscribe): Red Lobster was killed by private equity, not Endless Shrimp. I knew that Red Lobster had filed for bankruptcy and that its all-you-can-eat shrimp were being blamed for it lack of profitability. Not at all, Cory Doctorow explains. Blame corporate greed. Ten years of being bled out on rents and flipped from one hedge fund to another has killed Red Lobster…The supplier who provided Red Lobster with all that shrimp is Tha

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Corn School: Fertility and nutrient management from soil to stalk

Real Agriculture

Like most crops, a strong, high yielding corn crop depends on what nutrients are in the soil. Knowing what is currently in the field is key to deciding how much of what to add in. With corn being a such a big, high-yielding plant, this crop is particularly reliant on a high amount of nitrogen, Read More Like most crops, a strong, high yielding corn crop depends on what nutrients are in the soil.

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New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics

Berkeley Blog

The catalytic process, discovered by researchers at UC Berkeley, efficiently reduces polymers to chemical precursors, bringing a circular economy for plastics one step closer to reality The post New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics appeared first on Berkeley News.

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CABI delivers training and write-shop on production of extension materials for plant doctors in Namibia

CABI

CABI has delivered a four-day training and write-shop on the production of extension materials to support PlantwisePlus plant doctors working to help improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Namibia as well as local and national food security efforts. The work was carried out as part of an initiative between CABI and the Food and… The post CABI delivers training and write-shop on production of extension materials for plant doctors in Namibia appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

Berkeley Blog

UC Berkeley postdoc makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread The post Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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2 myths about late-season soybeans

Western FarmPress

Iowa State Extension specialist sets the record straight on two common misconceptions about soybean production.

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Urban livestock: Chickens, rabbits make great 4-H projects

Western FarmPress

These are often the easiest projects for young kids, or for kids who live in town and don't have facilities to keep a steer, sheep, pig or goat.

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Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

Agric4profits

The experiment of Theodore Boveri and other scientists are central to the development of chromosome theory of inheritance.

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Farm Progress America, August 29, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at a brewing trade war between China and the European Union over dairy products and electric vehicles.

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Spotlight On a Network Aiming to Make Everyone a Food Changemaker

Modern Farmer

Ali Ghiorse wants to transform our food system. A formidable goal, to be sure, but the former Bay Area chef is inspired by the years she spent immersed in Northern California’s food culture, where locally and sustainably produced food and drink is standard. Ghiorse had stopped cooking professionally by the time she had moved back to her hometown of Greenwich in 2014; years of cooking at scale had been physically demanding and stressful, and she was ready to expand her knowledge and skills.

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Save water with these drought-tolerant crops

Western FarmPress

Long roots lead to drought tolerance in several crops, helping boost the bottom line in drought country.

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Successive Levels of Chromosome Packaging

Agric4profits

The importance of the organization of DNA into chromatin and of chromatin into mitotic chromosomes can be illustrated by considering that a human cell stores it

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Conduit sponsors Heartland United Way food drive at 2024 Husker Harvest Days

Western FarmPress

All Husker Harvest Days attendees are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items at the show or at participating groceries stores.

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Definition and History of Cytogenetics

Agric4profits

Cytogenetics is a science concerned with the structure, number, function, and movement of chromosomes and the numerous variations of these properties as they re

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This weed control tech could be coming to a farm near you

Western FarmPress

From mechanical swarm robots to autonomous sprayers, these machines might be what the future looks like.

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Top tips for student mental health when returning to school  

AgriLife Today

AgriLife Extension experts discuss essential strategies adults can use to help youth be emotionally resilient The post Top tips for student mental health when returning to school appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Yes, it’s busy, but keep smiling

Western FarmPress

Farmhouse Window: A positive attitude will not only make you feel better, but it also rubs off on everyone you encounter.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research adds ornamental specialist

AgriLife Today

King plans innovative greenhouse, nursery plant research program at Overton Center The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research adds ornamental specialist appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Illinois farmland values finally cool

Western FarmPress

New survey shows excellent and good quality land prices are down 5%. Lower cash rents are expected.

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Read an interview with the professors behind the Berkeley Bridging Fellowship

Berkeley Blog

My hope with this fellowship is for all sides to become aware of historical facts and realities on the ground and then to assess and measure them in the scale of justice, with mutual empathy and sensitivity.

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Watch for scammers targeting rural family and friends

Western FarmPress

Phone and internet scams are on the rise, and the rural elderly are often the target.

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EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture

World Agri-Tech

EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture Company to target the global opportunity in soil digitization for agricultural lands EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have merged, creating a category leader in soil digitization to power advanced crop management and climate sustainability. The newly combined soil intelligence company will operate under the name EarthOptics and be the authoritative source of soil insights and the leader in Predictive Agronomy.

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Armed to Farm program empowers veterans that want to farm

Western FarmPress

Program helps military veterans establish foundation sustainable farming.

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Discover Farm Aid: A Vital Resource for Farmers

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

At Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, we are committed to helping our customers find valuable resources that improve their lives and farming operations. We’re excited to share information about Farm Aid, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping family farmers thrive. Farm Aid has been a cornerstone of the farming community since 1985, providing various services designed to help farmers in need.

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Pioneer Village plaques offer humor, wisdom

Western FarmPress

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: A stroll through the Indiana State Fair’s Pioneer Village reveals decades of advice and one-liners.

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Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP): New Climate Smart Ag Program Evaluation Shows Program Successes and Opportunities

CalCAN

This blog is the fourth in a four-part series that delves into the recent program evaluation of California’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Programs. In this installment, we focus on the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), highlighting some of the program-specific The post Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP): New Climate Smart Ag Program Evaluation Shows Program Successes and Opportunities appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.

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From bit to saddle: Horse-training lessons at HHD

Western FarmPress

Ron Knodel returns to making young horses into working members of the ranch.

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How to Fight Hunger in Your Community

Philabundance

Hunger affects communities around the world, and the Greater Philadelphia area is no exception. According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap, 1 in 9 people in our nine-county service area struggle with food insecurity every day. While it is a huge concern, no effort is too small to help drive hunger from our communities. Whether you give food, funds, or your time, you make a difference.

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Farm Progress Show showcases equipment — both old and new

Western FarmPress

600 vendors display farm machinery, technology in Boone, Iowa.

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Forage and Pasture Management

Agric4profits

Forage and pasture management is a crucial part of livestock farming. It involves the planning and maintenance of fields where animals graze.

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Start here to control Canada thistle

Western FarmPress

Soybean Pest Beat: Act this fall to eliminate Canada thistle in your soybean fields.

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Role of Plants in Ecosystems

Agric4profits

Plants are crucial to life on Earth. They are the backbone of all ecosystems, playing multiple roles that support and sustain life.

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Few farms for sale keep land prices steady

Western FarmPress

Land Sales: The latest land sales in four counties in Nebraska

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FRESHFARM & MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Launch New Food Is Medicine Program

FreshFarm Blog

MedStar Georgetown FRESHFARM Rx Program gives Food-Insecure Families a Produce Prescription To Redeem at 50+ Area Farmers Markets

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Where do U.S. Senate hopefuls stand on agriculture issues?

Western FarmPress

Michigan Bits: Apply for water source project grants for urban farmers; above-average apple crop expected; Dairy Business Builder grants available; MMPA appoints Aaron Anticic as new chief financial officer.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Agric4profits

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to managing pests in an environmentally and economically sustainable way.