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Workers at Vancouver grain terminals poised to go on strike on Tuesday

Real Agriculture

Grain exports from Western Canada could face another major labour disruption starting Tuesday. The union representing approximately 650 workers at six grain terminals at the Port of Vancouver could walk off the job as soon as 7am on Tuesday, Sept. 24 after serving 72-hour strike notice on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Grain Workers Union Local.

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Brainfood: Diverse ecologists, Wild vs cultivated, Ecosystem services, Indigenous people, Mixtures, On-farm trees, Monitoring protected areas, Social media & protected areas, Wild harvesting, Land sparing vs sharing, Agroecology & plant health, Wild vs cultivated

Agricultural Biodiversity

On the importance of diversity in ecological research. Diversity of the research teams, that is. Adapting wild biodiversity conservation approaches to conserve agrobiodiversity. The main gap seem to be in the area of “payment for services.” The Role of Crop, Livestock, and Farmed Aquatic Intraspecific Diversity in Maintaining Ecosystem Services.

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Using artificial intelligence to calculate GHGs at the individual farm level

Real Agriculture

While policy leaders around the world are pushing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an unprecedented speed, the science is still working to catch up, at least when it comes to measuring carbon sequestration rates and emissions at the farm level. The conventional way of measuring carbon is to look at what is currently. Read More While policy leaders around the world are pushing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an unprecedented speed, the science is still working to catch up,

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NASDA Member Russell Redding advocates for local agriculture and nutrition security before Senate Ag Subcommittee

NASDA

Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sept. 18, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding testified before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research on behalf of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. His testimony emphasized the critical role of school meal programs in supporting U.S. agriculture, enhancing nutrition security and strengthening local and regional food systems for improved supply chain res

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AGRIS Co-op unveils $7.5 million in upgrades to Dutton branch

Real Agriculture

AGRIS Co-operative will unveil all the upgrades to its Dutton, Ont., branch on September 25, including significant upgrades to grain storage, crop input handling, and site infrastructure. Key upgrades at the Dutton Branch include: An additional 400,000 bushels of storage space, a 15,000 bushel-per-hour receiving leg, and a new Millennium dryer system that dries up.

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Newly Elected NASDA President

NASDA

Media Advisory WHO: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2024-2025 President will lead a hybrid press conference to share about goals for his upcoming term. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney and NASDA Senior Director of Public Policy RJ Karney will also be available. The conference will follow the conclusion of the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting.

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RealAg Radio: Fall weed control, soil pH, and yield hits from tar spot, Sept 23, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAgRadio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: Considerations for fall weed control; Soil pH; Soybean yield optimism; and, Corn yield hits from tar spot. Thoughts on something we talked about on.

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Industry-funded opinion of the week: Against the benefits of plant-based diets

Food Politics

Two readers, Tara Kenny and Martin Caraher, sent this one: Plant-based diets–impacts of consumption of little or no animal-source foods on human health. by Alice V. Stanton Front. Nutr., 17 September 2024. Volume 11 – 2024 | [link] The paper argues for the benefits of meat-based diets: The protections provided by plant-based diets against NCDs [non-communicable diseases] appear to be more strongly associated with reduced intakes of calories and salt, and increased intakes of fruit, vegetab

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‘U.S. News’ ranks UC Berkeley No. 2 public school in the country

Berkeley Blog

For over two decades, Berkeley has almost always been ranked as the No. 1 or No. 2 public school in the country. The post ‘U.S. News’ ranks UC Berkeley No. 2 public school in the country appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Finding optimal rates for chicken litter and yields

Western FarmPress

Clemson team has conducted an intensive, integrated research and Extension project on broiler litter application across South Carolina. The research involves collaborations with 20 farmers.

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UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab

Berkeley Blog

The hub will provide students across the state with access to course materials built on the JupyterHub platform, a cloud-based, open-source system widely used in scientific and industrial workplaces. The post UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Seed selection key to managing soybean diseases

Western FarmPress

Soybean Source: Several ways exist to manage soybean diseases, such as white mold and phytophthora. Selecting resistant varieties is one of the best ways to battle them.

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Helene expected to form early tomorrow, become a major hurricane by landfall on Thursday

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Over the last 24 hours, the convection in the western Caribbean has strengthened, mostly on the east side of the area of convection, and winds have increased, but no closed low has been found yet so it continues as Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 as of 11 pm on Monday.

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Avian flu outbreak devastates Michigan dairy

Western FarmPress

Nathan Brearley’s dairy herd is still recovering six months after an infection.

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Navigating the Impact of Precision Spraying on the Crop Input Market

Global Agtech Initiative

John Deere’s "See & Spray" is a great example of progress in precision spraying, but also highlights the complexity of integrating it into farming operations. The post Navigating the Impact of Precision Spraying on the Crop Input Market appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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New Bayer seed tech: What it means for farmers

Western FarmPress

Bayer releases 46 new products in Dekalb and Asgrow brands for 2025 with high-tech backgrounds.

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Bridging divides: from anger and mistrust to belonging — and hope

Berkeley Blog

As UC Berkeley celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement, it is emerging as a national leader in developing science-based practices that nurture constructive dialogue. The goal: Cool tensions, promote understanding and ease polarization. The post Bridging divides: from anger and mistrust to belonging — and hope appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Pivot and persevere: Farming Chicago’s South Side

Western FarmPress

What makes a farmer? Chicago farmer Natasha Nicholes has some ideas — and they have nothing to do with assets and acreage.

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Local Activists in Animal Agriculture-Heavy Areas Fight Nitrate Pollution

Daily Yonder

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Modern Farmer , a a nonprofit covering equity and resiliency in the food system. The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition.

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DFAP is closed, will not reopen, USDA says

Western FarmPress

Scams misleading potential recipients of Discrimination Financial Assistance Program money have been reported.

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FIRA USA 2024: Discover Ag Robots and Autonomous Solutions in Action

Global Agtech Initiative

The upcoming FIRA USA 2024 in Northern California will showcase an expanded range of robots for specialty crops, vegetables, and vineyards. The post FIRA USA 2024: Discover Ag Robots and Autonomous Solutions in Action appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Who will farm your land after you’re gone?

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: No one gets out alive. Start the five phases of farm succession now.

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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz

USDA Blog

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

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Wheat woes boost corn, soybeans

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Dry fields and seasonal trends make spread one to watch. Interest rate decisions add complexity.

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Beyond Farm to Table: How Chefs Can Support Climate-Friendly Food Systems

Civil Eats

This is the first article in a five-part series about restaurants and climate-change solutions, produced in collaboration with Eater. At the height of summer, chef Rob Rubba and his team at Oyster Oyster , a vegetable-first restaurant in Washington, D.C., are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. It’s a tedious but worthwhile process: drying mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, making pickles and slaw, and preserving garlic blossoms and coriander seeds in airtight jars before th

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FarmERP Secures Prestigious UAE Technology Excellence Award 2024 for Agritech

Global Agtech Initiative

FarmERP is the only Indian Agritech company to receive this prestigious accolade in the Middle East. The post FarmERP Secures Prestigious UAE Technology Excellence Award 2024 for Agritech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Crop progress: Corn harvest advancing slower than expected

Western FarmPress

Corn, soybean quality holds steady, bucking analyst expectations

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Rural Drinking Water Has a Nitrate Problem

Modern Farmer

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition.

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Anhydrous plant stirs up concerns

Western FarmPress

Wabash Valley Resources’ plan to sequester carbon has faced pushback from the community.

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Tackling College Hunger: How Temple University’s Cherry Pantry and Philabundance Are Making a Difference

Philabundance

When most people think of hunger, they often imagine families, individuals struggling with unemployment, or those experiencing homelessness. But hunger doesn’t always look the way we expect—it can be found in places that may surprise you, like college campuses. In fact, food insecurity is an increasingly common problem among college students. According to recent studies, nearly 40 million students face food insecurity in the United States at some point during their academic journey.

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How sticky are fertilizer prices?

Western FarmPress

Skimping on fertilizer is a dangerous game as farmers face critical financial decisions in the coming months.

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The Importance of Crop Rotation and Diversification in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Crop rotation and diversification are important agricultural practices that help improve soil health, manage pests and diseases, and enhance the overall product

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Quality, quantity headline 2024 wine grape harvest

Western FarmPress

Texas wine grape producers are celebrating one of the best harvests in the last five years. An earlier-than-normal harvest has resulted in high-quality and above-average yields. Learn more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

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Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Fire Weather Portal for the Southeast, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! This webinar series provides the region with information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña.

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Case IH adjusts to support farmers in tough economy

Western FarmPress

Learn how the company is ready to serve farmers as they face low crop prices, plus learn more about the new AF9 and AF10 combines.

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New expert brings technology focus to forestry education and management

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology faculty member blends traditional, cutting-edge approach The post New expert brings technology focus to forestry education and management appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Growing Conditions, Requirements, And Cultivation Methods For Different Crops

Agric4profits

Crop growth is influenced by various environmental and management factors that determine the success of agricultural production.