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CFIA announces testing and quarantine requirements for Canadian cattle travelling to U.S. cattle shows

Real Agriculture

Due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the U.S. cattle population, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising against all Canadian cattle — dairy or beef — travelling to and participating in agricultural exhibitions in the U.S. at this time. The CFIA does not recommend travelling to these shows as it.

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The olive’s second act?

Agricultural Biodiversity

Is Xylella — cause of the olive plague that has been stalking southern Europe for a decade — a blessing in disguise for the Salento? Jeremy asks the hard questions in his latest Eat This Podcast. Spoiler alert: Silvestro Silvestori thinks it might just be: …at the heart of Xylella and the Salento is an identity crisis, that we’re all the children of farmers, we’re all farmers ourselves.

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India extends duty exemption for peas by another two months

Real Agriculture

India has extended its exemption of 50 per cent duties on yellow pea imports by another two months. On Friday, India’s directorate general of foreign trade published an order delaying the expiration of the import tariff exemption from October 31, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The Indian government originally lifted the prohibitive duties on pea.

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Brainfood: Pacific plant use, Rapa Nui crops, E African crops, Cotton domestication, Fertile Crescent Neolithic, Dutch Neolithic, S Italy crops, Rice domestication, Maize domestication

Agricultural Biodiversity

Human dispersal and plant processing in the Pacific 55 000–50 000 years ago. There was more to the peopling of the Pacific than seafaring. Identification of breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis ) and South American crops introduced during early settlement of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), as revealed through starch analysis. Though seafaring took these people all the way to South America , it sees.

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The long road to a return of widespread farm profitability

Real Agriculture

A report by Capstone Partners outlines what it will take for widespread farm profitability to return to North American agriculture and how long it may take. Those hoping for a quick reversal of the downward market and profitability trend are likely to be disappointed, as some estimates puts a return to much better financial times. Read More A report by Capstone Partners outlines what it will take for widespread farm profitability to return to North American agriculture and how long it may take.

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A grain bin fall and the miracle man

Western FarmPress

A Firth, Neb., farmer fell 40 feet from the top of a grain bin and lived to tell his story. This is part one of this cautionary tale of farm tragedy and miraculous courage.

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Corn School: Tackling field variability at harvest

Real Agriculture

As the 2024 Ontario corn crop races to the finish line with help from a late summer stretch of hot weather, growers are now seeing the challenges created by spring planting conditions and pest and disease pressures. In some parts of the province, growers were able to get corn in the ground in late April, Read More As the 2024 Ontario corn crop races to the finish line with help from a late summer stretch of hot weather, growers are now seeing the challenges created by spring planting conditions

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Asian longhorned tick identified in Oklahoma cattle

Western FarmPress

The Asian longhorned tick parasitizes multiple species including humans, pets, livestock and wildlife. Infestations can impact milk production and growth and even result in death.

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Sara Burke: From student to agricultural education leader

AgriLife Today

Former student transforms lives through floral science and inspires new educators. The post Sara Burke: From student to agricultural education leader appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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One of the most visited farms in the South

Western FarmPress

Each year, more than a dozen different companies or university researchers implement research projects on the Sunbelt Expo farm, and each of those might have a dozen, two dozen or more individual plot trials as part of those projects.

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Why the Bayer-AgVend Partnership Sets the Stage for Further Digital Collaboration

Global Agtech Initiative

Analyst Shane Thomas says the collaboration could be a step towards deeper data integration leading to other partnership opportunities surrounding the supply chain. The post Why the Bayer-AgVend Partnership Sets the Stage for Further Digital Collaboration appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Cover crops: Funding and resources for Arkansas farmers

Western FarmPress

Cover crops are a challenge, but the long-term soil health benefits can reduce inputs. Plus, don’t leave money on the table. Funding and resources are available for cover cropping.

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The Southern Region Grows a Delicious Slice of the Nation’s Agricultural Pie

USDA Blog

The Southern Region of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), which includes Alabama , Florida , Georgia , and South Carolina , is home to nearly 144,000 farming operations that produce a variety of commodities. Agriculture is deeply rooted in the region and has shaped it into an area known for its warm hospitality and delicious comfort food.

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Farm bill waiting game: 'Things will bet better'

Western FarmPress

Joe Outlaw and Bart Fischer have dedicated their careers to providing producers with a realistic and honest economic outlook and, most recently, the long-awaited new farm bill. Amid uncertainty, read what they say is going well.

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Navigating Area Crop Insurance Plans

ProAg

Producers face shrinking margins for the second consecutive year as we are witnessing some of the sharpest commodity price declines on record coupled with high input prices. One tool that can help farmers through this environment is area or country-based crop insurance plans. These relatively recent crop insurance plans use county-average yields to determine payouts.

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Texas pecan yields subpar, weather extremes to blame

Western FarmPress

Drought and/or too much rain have taken a toll on the Texas crop. Poor wholesale pecan prices have exacerbated economic challenges, while prices for direct-to-consumer markets are strong. Learn more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

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AgriLife Extension hires horticulture specialist in El Paso

AgriLife Today

Cervantes to implement outreach, research to support pecan growers, industry The post AgriLife Extension hires horticulture specialist in El Paso appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Weeds survive spraying in wacky ways

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Weed scientists make the case for residual herbicides and good postemergence coverage. Check out these different ways weeds adapt to survive.

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Spotlight On a Community-Supported Fishery

Modern Farmer

It’s Thursday afternoon, and a steady stream of people are arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf in Vancouver B.C. to pick up grocery bags full of frozen lingcod, salmon, or halibut. They are just a few of the customers who sign on for a year’s subscription to Skipper Otto , a Community-Supported Fishery (CSF). “I am so excited I can have this at home,” says Allison Hepworth who just picked up her bag of fish.

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Meals in the field? Pack a harvest bowl

Western FarmPress

What’s Cooking in Illinois: Bowls packed with meat, vegetables, grains and more are a great way to get protein and fiber in your diet this harvest season.

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CIRB Announces Tenth Class of Emerging Leaders

Agwired

The Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau (CIRB) has named 19 industry professionals to its 2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) class. The 2024-2025 CIRB Emerging Leaders Program class includes: Anthony Kubik, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services Sara Hamm, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services Tanner Schroder, AgriSompo North America Shay Foster, AgriSompo North America Craig Fenster, Aon Carissa Lozier, COUNTRY Financial Luke Aupperle, COUNTRY Financial Kasey Engel, Farm Bureau Finan

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How virtual fence, robot dogs could change beef production

Western FarmPress

The Farm of the Future at the University of Illinois will explore cutting-edge technology being developed for beef production.

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AgGateway Annual in Austin

Agwired

Registration is underway for the 2024 AgGateway Annual Conference , November 11-13, at the Downright Austin Hotel in Austin, TX. This event combines real working sessions on advanced initiatives, meet-ups and committee gatherings to discuss new and longer-term projects, and a host of conference sessions designed to create discussion and infuse enthusiasm for the AgGateway Mission.

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Tightening cheese supplies send prices higher

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: Dairy replacements are limited and are expected to be short through 2026 or 2027.

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New Tool Identifies Optimal Photovoltaic Materials for Agrisolar Performance

ATTRA

Scientists from Swansea University in the United Kingdom have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power in agrivoltaic installations. The team has developed an innovative freeware tool that predicts the light transmission, absorption, and power generation of different PV materials in nearly any location, using geographical, physical, and electrical measurements.

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Fed circles wagons

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: After ho-hum USDA report, watch interest rates for market clues.

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Episode 359. Teatime in Mississippi

ATTRA

In this episode of Voices from the Field , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde talks with Timothy Gipson, co-owner and co-founder of The Great Mississippi Tea Company in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Their conversation touches on the challenges and successes the company has had growing this popular specialty crop in the Magnolia State. Related ATTRA Resources: Agroforestry The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea Farm Branding: Selling Your Products Through Story Other Resources

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More price data on beef-on-dairy crossbreds now available

Western FarmPress

Web deck: A growing number of beef-on-dairy crossbred cattle fill feedlots. They also now are starting to show up on auction market reports.

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Innovation in Dairy Processing and Packaging Grant

ATTRA

Applications are due by October 31, 2024. The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is accepting applications for Dairy Processing and Packaging Grants ranging from $75,000 to $350,000 with a 25% match required. This grant will provide funds for dairy processors, dairy producer associations, packaging manufacturers, supply chain businesses, educational research institutions, and technical assistance providers to support innovation for Northeast dairy processors across a variety of scales.Fu

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Anthrax, brucellosis infect Wyo. cattle herds

Western FarmPress

It’s the state’s first case of anthrax in cows since the 1970s.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

According to a recent report from Weihai Daily, the local media's visit to the Xinyuan Modern Apple Planting Demonstration Base in East China's Weihai city has revealed the continuous advancement of modern technology in the city's apple industry An orchard featured with various technologies including integrated water and fertiliser irrigation facilities, online environment monitoring systems, visual management systems and big data management centres enables staff to monitor soil temperature and

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Dan Kaminsky strives for lifelong learning

Western FarmPress

The 2023 Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year is not afraid to try something new.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Leading agricultural data and AI-powered technology company, Agmatix announced the launch of RegenIQ at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Europe Designed to drive the adoption of regenerative agriculture , RegenIQ offers a structured approach to assessing the impact of field-level efforts, supporting both environmental health and productivity. By connecting agrifood companies to real-time field-level activities, RegenIQ enables them to tailor regenerative practices to specific crops and con

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Crop progress: Corn quality improves, soybean quality declines

Western FarmPress

Harvest progress for both crops took another step forward this past week.

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Wheat School: Mapping the true yield potential of western wheat

Real Agriculture

With so many factors going into yields, it can be difficult to know whether farmers are reaching the potential of their wheat seed. It can be even more difficult to figure out how to increase yields and whether those increases can be accomplished through management decisions. Dr. Brian Beres, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food. Read More With so many factors going into yields, it can be difficult to know whether farmers are reaching the potential of their wheat seed.

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It’s silage chopping time

Western FarmPress

Field Snapshot: Tonnage is way down, but Reid Hoover is upbeat about feed quality.

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RealAg Radio: Pea aphids in lentils, soil sampling, and planting winter wheat, Sept 16, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss variability in the edible bean crop, seeding winter wheat, and more; Also hear from Jason Casselman with Canola Council of Canada on soil sampling; Sean Prager with the University of. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.

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