Real Agriculture
MAY 13, 2024
Are crops really inefficient at taking up nitrogen? Actually, no — crops take up and store N in grain and also in stalks, stems, leaves, and roots, which can sometimes be overlooked in nitrogen removal calculations, leading some to think that there is more N “lost” than is actually so. But if crops are pretty. Read More Are crops really inefficient at taking up nitrogen?
Food Politics
MAY 13, 2024
I received an e-mailed press release from The Peanut Institute: Peanuts and Peanut Butter Support Women’s Health. When it comes to health, women face unique challenges that call for unique nutrition. In fact, research has found that women face a higher risk of dying from heart disease than men, 1 and may be at risk for other conditions such as hypertension, 2 certain cancers, 3 and even Alzheimer’s disease. 4 To help women protect their health, The Peanut Institute is sharing information on th
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Real Agriculture
MAY 13, 2024
What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have? XiteBio Technologies U.S. sales managers Doug Tigges says the first questions he typically gets from growers include whether an inoculant or biological product is easy to use; how it fits into management of the crops grown on the farm; and. Read More What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have?
AgriLife Today
MAY 13, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife experts share four tidbits every barbecue lover should know The post Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’ appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
MAY 13, 2024
Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss the moisture situation, switching corn hybrids in Ontario, gene-editing, and much more! We will also hear a discussion with Ralph Thrall III on why the McIntyre Ranch signed.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Ed and Paige Ritchie go to great lengths to ensure a safe food supply on their Texas spinach farm. But coupled with labor and weather issues, the Ritchies are also faced with mounting food safety regulations.
AgriLife Today
MAY 13, 2024
Aggies choose to honor, celebrate and memorialize loved ones with an engraved brick in on-campus gardens The post Leave a legacy at the Leach Teaching Gardens appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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The Equation
MAY 13, 2024
I am into air quality. Especially when it means I can breathe outside because there is no pesticide drift, wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, or pungent odors. However, the reasons why I am into air quality are a bit contradictory. On the one hand, I am fascinated by air quality because I love working with sensors and monitoring equipment. I enjoy doing outreach and education about electronics with kids.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
What’s Cooking in Illinois: The Robert Is Here fruit stand in South Florida specializes in rare and exotic fruits, and credits its start to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here’s why, plus their favorite Key lime pie recipe.
Food Tank
MAY 13, 2024
The Newman’s Own Foundation is now accepting applications for its Food Justice for Kids Prize. The Foundation will award up to US$1 million in funding to nonprofits, public schools, and tribal communities working to improve food justice for children in the United States. Organizations can submit projects which are at or beyond the pilot stage, serve youth under the age of 18, and fall into one of two focus areas: Indigenous food justice and nutrition education and school food.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
While beef cattle specialists found the cause for the rash of neurological, unknown issues with some calves, the question that kept the project alive for seven years was, "How can I select against it?
USDA Blog
MAY 13, 2024
In a symbolic gesture of friendship, Japan ceremoniously gifted the United States with two live cherry trees at an event held on the D.C mall last month. The trees represent a future gift of 250 trees that will replace the historic cherry trees to be removed in a project to repair the Tidal Basin seawall that will begin this month. Cherry trees hold deep cultural significance in Japanese tradition and have become beloved symbols in Washington, D.C., celebrated annually during the Cherry Blossom
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Slideshow: Indiana’s innovative public weather station network aids those in agriculture, nonprofits and education.
Civil Eats
MAY 13, 2024
A version of this article originally appeared in the “Revitalizing Home Cooking” issue of The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Whether you’re a chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, or home cook, the act of cooking— not to mention preparing to cook and cleaning up after—can sometimes be a slog.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Finance First: Capitalize on the differences of your farm operation to attract employees and position yourself to area landlords.
Agri-tech
MAY 13, 2024
The CCP4-BCA Protein Crystallography Summer School is intended to provide students and researchers with a comprehensive introduction to macromolecular X-ray crystallography and is a fully residential course. Dates 1st – 6th Sept 2024 inclusive Location John Innes Centre, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK Overview The CCP4-BCA Protein Crystallography Summer School is intended for students and researchers.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Hog Outlook: A number of factors put a positive spin on pork.
Agricultural Economics Insights
MAY 13, 2024
One of the more peculiar trends in farm financing is that the effects of sharply higher interest rates were somewhat offset by longer repayment periods. However, more recent data reveal that repayment periods have started to fall, pushing annual loan payments higher. Interest rates and loan maturity In the first quarter of 2024, the average interest rate on farm machinery was 8.14%, the highest since 2007 (Figure 1).
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Ed Usset conducts an analysis and discovers what month has December corn futures prices shown the greatest volatility.
OECD: Environment
MAY 13, 2024
By Lylah Davies and Sophie Trémolet, OECD Environment Directorate Developed and developing economies alike are exposed to water risk. The numbers are staggering. 2.2 billion people, a quarter of the world’s population, do not have access to safely managed water supply and 1.7 billion people’s water is polluted with faecal matter. At least half the global population ( 4 billion people ) already live with water shortages for at least one month of the year.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Steady progress, dedication to improvement define on-farm water efforts.
Agric4profits
MAY 13, 2024
Cowpea tendrils are specialized structures found on cowpea plants (Vigna unguiculata) that serve multiple functions in the plant's growth and development.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Yield to go up 21% despite acreage decline, according to preliminary estimate.
Agric4profits
MAY 13, 2024
The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), a vital legume crop across Africa and Asia, holds its reproductive potential within the delicate structure of the stigma.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at the WASDE report released Friday and the impact on markets.
Farm QA
MAY 13, 2024
FarmQA, Inc., a leading provider of agribusiness software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Poulson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Poulson, a co-founder of Sentera, brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record of driving exponential revenue growth and spearheading international expansion in the agriculture technology sector to his new role.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
The replacement heifer herd is decreasing, but all eyes are out on when the push to grow the overall herd will happen.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 13, 2024
"You are now playing the game of life," said Cynt Marshall, a UC Berkeley alum and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. The post ‘The ball is in your hands,’ keynote speaker tells Berkeley graduates appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Corn Commentary: Flagging emergence helps put a finger on the pulse of the crop early in the season.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 13, 2024
Let me begin by offering my heartfelt congratulations to you, the members of this remarkable and resilient graduating class. Though the fates saw fit to place unprecedented challenges in your path, you kept your eyes on the prize, you persevered and you have prevailed! Before I begin my graduation remarks, I want to say a […] The post Chancellor Christ to grads: ‘The world needs all that you have to offer’ appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
El Nino is rapidly fading into ENSO-neutral, according to weather service.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 13, 2024
Christopher Ying, who was awarded the 2024 University Medal as the top graduating senior, delivered the following address at UC Berkeley’s 2022 commencement: Thank you Chancellor Christ for the introduction. Good morning professors, family, and hello class of 2024. I am humbled and honored to stand before you today. For all of us, Cal surprised us by […] The post University Medalist to graduates: Look beyond the label. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
MAY 13, 2024
Did you know that May is International Beef Month ?! Not only that, but it’s also one of our favorite months of the year when we team up with a local Colorado charity to help feed beef protein to kids in need. We proudly announce our ongoing support for the Beef Sticks for Backpacks (BSFB), a non-profit organization dedicated to ending weekend food insecurity for Colorado children.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
Corn continues strong pace, while wheat increases slightly week-over-week.
FreshFarm Blog
MAY 13, 2024
Why are worms important for students to learn about? By exploring worms in our classrooms and gardens, our students are caring for living beings, with first-hand understanding of their place in taking care of our planet and each other.
Western FarmPress
MAY 13, 2024
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