Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
The use of drones for spraying pesticides on crops is still off-label and not legal in Canada, but it’s one step closer to becoming reality. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved its first herbicide for drone application in Canada, although it’s not for agricultural use. Corteva says it has received approval for.
Food Politics
JULY 18, 2024
By the time the FDA posted this outbreak alert, the cucumbers had all been picked, shipped, and done their damage. The outbreak Total Illnesse s: 449 Hospitalizations: 125 Deaths: 0 Last Illness Onset: June 4, 2024 States with Cases: AL, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI [31 states] The CDC investigation: Of 188 people interviewed (69%) reported eating cucumbers.
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Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
It’s grilling season and feed prices are down. Now that we’ve got the two positives out of the way, it’s time to talk tough realities for the hog market. Christine McCracken, executive director animal protein for Rabobank, says cooler weather in the hog-producing areas of the U.S. has meant heavier hogs coming to market. Combine. Read More It’s grilling season and feed prices are down.
Modern Farmer
JULY 18, 2024
So, you want to get involved in a community fridge, but you’re not sure where to start. You’ve come to the right place. A volunteer helps distribute food. Photography by Emma Kazaryan. Finding a fridge You can search for a fridge in your neighborhood with databases like this one from Freedge. You might have luck finding one near you or a fridge to visit on your next vacation.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JULY 18, 2024
Last week, NOAA released their monthly climate summary for the globe. In the report it notes that this is the 13th month in a row of record-setting temperatures. It was also the 2nd lowest June Antarctic ice extent.
Global Agtech Initiative
JULY 18, 2024
Ag Assistant is the industry's first generative AI-powered agronomy engine for crop input and farm management decision making. The post Taranis Launches AI-Powered Agronomic Assistant appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Farmbrite
JULY 18, 2024
Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. There isn't a one-size-fits-all when growing hay. and the decision of which type of hay to grow is unique to each farm operation. The factors that go into this depend on the type of livestock you raise, how much land you have to graze, what types of hay grow best in your region, whether you will store the hay, will you have access to machinery to pr
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AgriLife Today
JULY 18, 2024
Innovative high-impact, hands-on learning builds awareness of, interest in food science and technology The post High school teachers, undergraduate students gain food science experience in AgriLife Research-led project appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
JULY 18, 2024
Cashews are an excellent source of copper and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
AgriLife Today
JULY 18, 2024
Texas A&M researchers redefine our understanding of a key process in plant biology The post MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
JULY 18, 2024
Cashews are generally available in prepackaged containers as well as bulk bins.
Berkeley Blog
JULY 18, 2024
As lawmakers scramble to reform homeowners’ insurance regulations, a new study examines how insurers are pricing wildfire risk — and how different strategies can significantly impact premiums. The post Researchers reveal a hidden factor in California’s insurance crisis: The ‘winner’s curse’ appeared first on Berkeley News.
Agwired
JULY 18, 2024
Peanut growers and industry representatives from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi are in Savannah, Georgia this week Rollin’ on the River for the 2024 Southern Peanut Growers Conference. The three-day event is sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Georgia Peanut Commission, and Mississippi Peanut Growers Association.
Agric4profits
JULY 18, 2024
Meat can be defined as animal flesh used for human consumption.
Share Food Program
JULY 18, 2024
updated July 18, 2024 There are seven more free food pop-ups this month hosted by Philly Food Rescue (PFR) partners! We will continue to update this list if new events are scheduled or changes to existing events occur, so please save this link and check back frequently, and/or follow us on Instagram. July’s pop-up events are in addition to all of our pantries’ & partners’ regularly scheduled free food distributions.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JULY 18, 2024
The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows that drought generally increased in western and inland parts of the region but improved in the Florida Peninsula as well as eastern North Carolina and Virginia, where timely rain fell.
Caff
JULY 18, 2024
Increasing biodiversity can often lead to success in battling pests on small farms. Through the creation of diverse habitat, growers can attract natural predators to their property which can help keep pest pressure at bay. On June 3rd, CAFF’s Ecological Pest Management team co-hosted a field day at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co in Fairfield, CA. In collaboration with staff from the UCCE Wildlife Program, attendees were able to explore a tiered strategy to integrated pest management, or IPM.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JULY 18, 2024
Save the date for this upcoming workshop! A regional workshop on ‘Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems in the Southeast: Informing drought response and ecological resilience to future low-flow events’ will be held on January 7-9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.Registration for the workshop will open in August on the workshop website.
World Agri-Tech
JULY 18, 2024
Following a record-breaking table grape season, infusion of $500mm in forward flow capital will expand the company’s Predictable Commerce Programs in fresh produce. ProducePay, the agtech company on a mission to transform the global agricultural industry into a more predictable, connected and sustainable supply chain, has partnered with MAVRK Capital to fund more Predictable Commerce Programs in fresh produce.
Farming First
JULY 18, 2024
Nine years of collaborative, transdisciplinary research by 15 international project teams spanning 35 countries produced vital insights into how best to respond collectively to global sustainability challenges. The post Transformations to Sustainability From a Decade of Transdisciplinary Research appeared first on Farming First.
Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
There are about 85,000 acres of potatoes on Prince Edward Island and every year an increasing number of those acres are planted to winter wheat after potatoes are harvested in September and October. It’s a nice fit for the Maritime cropping rotation, says PEI-based Syngenta agronomist Eric Richter, because it gives growers the ability to. Read More There are about 85,000 acres of potatoes on Prince Edward Island and every year an increasing number of those acres are planted to winter wheat
Modern Farmer
JULY 18, 2024
Thadeaus Umpster hates waste. “There’s so much labor and effort that goes into growing and making good, healthy food, and a huge percentage of it is wasted every day,” he says. “That hurts me at the soul level.” Preventing waste is one of the main motivations that drives Umpster and has been for the almost 30 years he’s been organizing in his Brooklyn neighborhoods, but it’s not his only one.
Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
Developing good ag policy that improves the long-term sustainability of Canadian agriculture — economic, environmental, and social — is a messy process that requires a mix of many things, including engaged stakeholders, good data to inform decisions, and enough people willing to take action and lead with long-term vision. This was clear as we discussed.
Agwired
JULY 18, 2024
The former Governor of Georgia and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture came before the Southern Peanut Growers Conference Thursday in his newest role as University System of Georgia Chancellor. Sonny Perdue was named UGA Chancellor in 2022 , a role which provides leadership in higher education, extension, and research priorities within the state university system, so he wanted to hear what peanut growers think is important. “I need to hear from folks on the ground what’s going on ou
Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
The Canadian Grain Commission is issuing more than $1.2 million in compensation to producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc., at Holland, Manitoba. The CGC says it has determined there were 27 eligible claims that will receive 100 per cent compensation from the security Zeghers held through the CGC’s producer.
Agwired
JULY 18, 2024
Many of his Republican colleagues are in Milwaukee this week for the convention, but Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia put peanut growers and his family ahead of attending his party’s big party. “It’s not that I don’t want to be there, it’s that I have a six year old and a ten year old and I had four other things scheduled in the district,” said Rep.
Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
Bayer CropScience has announced its new pre-emerge herbicide, Huskie Pre, has received registration for use ahead of barley, triticale and wheat for the 2025 growing season. Huskie PRE is the first pre-burn herbicide of its kind available in Western Canada, the company says, combining Group 6 bromoxynil and Group 27 pyrasulfotole. Offered as an emulsifiable.
Real Agriculture
JULY 18, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, P.E.I.; Mark Burnham of Coburg, Ont.; Jeff Elder of Wawanesa, Man.; and, Colin De Moissac of Biggar, Sask. Plus, we will hear eastern agronomist Chris Olbach. Read More Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada.
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