Fri.Jun 07, 2024

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Frontlines: Mexico has a new president, now what?

Real Agriculture

Welcome to Frontlines: Geopolitics affecting agriculture with Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments and Shaun Haney! On this podcast episode, Shapiro unpacks the results of this week’s Mexican presidential election. Shapiro says that electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its president-elect is a net positive for the country, but potentially negative for Canadian and American agricultural producers, as.

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Weekend viewing: Roots So Deep

Food Politics

At long last, Peter Byck’s Roots So Deep is available for viewing. Peter is at Arizona State. He’s done something quite remarkable, so much so that I wrote a blurb for his films. If we are going to do anything to prevent further climate change, soil degradation, and groundwater pollution, we are going to have to transform current agricultural practices to those that are more regenerative.

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Canadian Angus Association secures $1.6 million to improve genetic selection tools for beef and dairy sector

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Angus Association is set to receive just over $1.6 million through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, to help improve genetic evaluation tools for Canadian beef and dairy cattle. With this federal support, the CAA says it will “leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, camera and computer vision systems to capture.

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Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) in Practice

Agri-tech

Two-day, online course: 12-13 November 2024 The BBSRC funded Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) Institute Strategic Programme spans nine UK research institutes and universities and aims to develop new wheat germplasm containing the next generation of key traits. The aim of the DSW In Practice course is provide an entry level introduction to wheat research, giving a taste of the work in DSW.

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RealAg Radio: Risk in 2024, land value trends, and the power of policy, June 7, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio recorded LIVE at the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors event! Host Shaun Haney takes a look into RealAgristudies data on profitability and risk in 2024, as well as learning and development. Rounding out the show, Haney has a discussion with an advisor panel, including: Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio recorded LIVE at the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors event!

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Getting to the Root Cause of Incompatible Ag Data 

Global Agtech Initiative

To capture the full value of data, we need to do the right things up front to ensure accurate, understandable data is available to those asking for it downstream. The post Getting to the Root Cause of Incompatible Ag Data appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farmers stand to benefit from base acre proposals

Western FarmPress

Examining farm bill base acre proposals. While base is an often overlooked provision, the House's proposal has the potential to be one of the more consequential for producers.

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How agriculture can run the farm bill race

Western FarmPress

What’s Your Story? The farm bill is still important, but trials and campaigns and more threaten to drown out its drumbeat. Here’s what ag can do about it.

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America’s favorite fruit reveals the hidden truth about food waste

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share this Consider the apple. America’s most iconic fruit is a crucial component of our culture ( American as apple pie !), diet, and economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the apple ranks as America’s favorite fruit. Last year, the United States produced some 4.36 million metric tons of apples, the fourth largest producer of the fruit behind China, the EU, and Turkey.

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10 stories on planting progress across the country

Western FarmPress

Check out planting season progress in the Southeast United States and beyond. Across different states, climate variables are impacting progress.

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Better Farming Through Nanotechnology

Global Agtech Initiative

UC Riverside researchers are making a compelling argument for applying medical insights to agriculture. The post Better Farming Through Nanotechnology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farmers head to fields after rain delays

Western FarmPress

Missouri-Kansas Crop Progress week 2: Window opens for fertilizer applications and crop scouting for Midwest corn and soybean farmers.

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Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees The post Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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New feed ingredient touted for reducing dairy methane emissions

Western FarmPress

Elanco says adding Bovaer to feed is a sustainability practice with the potential to create an annual return of $20 or more per lactating cow.

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How transcription delivers epigenetic silencing

Agri-tech

Two new studies which appear in Molecular Cell reveal core principles of how chromatin and transcription interconnect to regulate gene expression. The work was focused on FLC, a gene that determines developmental timing in plants. But the principle that emerges, of the balance between transcription termination and anti-termination regulating gene expression, is relevant to gene regulation in all.

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Oklahoma wheat harvest returns after rain delays

Western FarmPress

Rainfall parked combines in much of Oklahoma; but as fields dry, harvest is resuming. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission provided this week's progress report.

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California Farmer Speaks Out about Farmers Markets

American Farmland

Learn what this California farmer has to say about farmers' markets, and vote for your favorite in American Farmland Trust's Farmers Market Celebration. They could win up to $15,000 in prizes.

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Protect trees from herbicide drift

Western FarmPress

Farmstead Forest: Herbicides are a part of modern ag, but there are steps producers can take to protect trees and windbreaks from damage.

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John Deere Dealer Brings Swiss Precision Sprayer to Idaho and Oregon Farmers

Global Agtech Initiative

Campbell Tractor Co. has partnered with Ecorobotix to introduce the ARA ultra-high precision sprayer to the region. The post John Deere Dealer Brings Swiss Precision Sprayer to Idaho and Oregon Farmers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Have wheat prices peaked?

Western FarmPress

E-Corn-Omics: Spring weather creates potential summer profit opportunities for U.S. wheat growers.

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Pesticide risk reduction can contribute to food safety – here’s how

CABI

To mark World Food Safety Day on 7 June, with the theme of the year “Food safety: prepare for the unexpected“ we take a look at the ways in which the PlantwisePlus pesticide risk reduction pathway can contribute to safer food production. In many parts of the world, food safety is not guaranteed. Consumers cannot… The post Pesticide risk reduction can contribute to food safety – here’s how appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Midsouth Wheat acres down, but set for harvest

Western FarmPress

Extension specialists weigh in on wheat planted in the Delta as farmers prepare for harvest 2024.

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Fight against cancer brings experts together to discuss strategies, solutions

AgriLife Today

Symposium draws cancer research leaders to College Station The post Fight against cancer brings experts together to discuss strategies, solutions appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farm Progress America, June 7, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson examines the agricultural trade deficit and it's growth. U.S. consumers are importing more ag goods than farmers are able to export.

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From Seed to Screen: FarmQA's Vision for the Future of Ag Tech

Farm QA

Discover how FarmQA is shaping the future of agriculture by helping manage over 21 million acres globally and continuously improving their platform for the next generation of farming technology.

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Wheat: A dollar saved is a dollar made

Western FarmPress

Tennessee farmer reallocates fertilizer dollars to boost ROI.

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7 Ways to Build Successful Research Partnerships with Organic Farmers

Organic Farming Research

Are you unsure if your organic farming research is reaching the farmers who need it most? Our experienced growers have the answers! This post shares their insights on creating successful and mutually beneficial research partnerships. The post 7 Ways to Build Successful Research Partnerships with Organic Farmers appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Help wanted: Livestock judging coach at NDSU

Western FarmPress

North Dakota State University begins national search for assistant professor and livestock judging coach.

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Farmer Led Trials Program Spotlight: Bob Quinn

Organic Farming Research

Bob Quinn is a well-known fourth generation organic farmer growing grains in the plains of Montana. His farm grows winter wheat, alfalfa, and other grains. He is participating in OFRF's Farmer Led Trials (FLT) Program to work on developing a cold-hardy landrace winter wheat variety that's well-adapted for organic farming in the mountain west region.

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Test strips a must with new foliar applications

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: Set aside acres to see if a late-season foliar nitrogen application works for you.

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Post-Malabo Agricultural Transformation Agenda: A Conversation with Dr Namukolo Covic

Farming First

Dr Namukolo Covic discusses with Farming First about CGIAR's post-Malabo roadmap for achieving sustainable food systems transformation in Africa. The post Post-Malabo Agricultural Transformation Agenda: A Conversation with Dr Namukolo Covic appeared first on Farming First.

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Cherished childhood memories with Dad

Western FarmPress

Higher Ground: Being a dad is a big responsibility, so don’t wait to be a good one.

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Thriving Oceans Create Nourished Communities and Resilient Food Systems

Food Tank

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. It is easy to forget how much we depend on the world’s oceans. All together, the world’s oceans cover nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and plunge to an average depth of more than two miles.

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Swapping land advantageous for the whole

Western FarmPress

Farm & Family: 1031 allows tax benefits for family members to own parcels of land.

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Friday Seminar – Physicochemical regulation of the liquid-like organisation of chromatin with Prof. Rosana Collepardo Guevara, University of Cambridge

Agri-tech

Our Friday Seminar on 14th June at 11:30am is Physicochemical regulation of the liquid-like organisation of chromatin with Prof. Rosana Collepardo Guevara, University of Cambridge Location: Merton Auditorium and Zoom (No registration is required to attend in person.

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Is there a rhythm in cattle marketing for success?

Western FarmPress

Time in the inventory pyramid can tell a lot about how the cattle markets can go.

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The PFAS Problem: Demystifying “Forever Chemicals”

Modern Farmer

In April 2024, the EPA passed its first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standards on a handful of PFAS —a group of man-made chemicals widely used to make non-stick coatings and products that resist heat, oil, water and more. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more effective.