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Soil School: What’s the value of wheat straw?

Real Agriculture

RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says there’s no better time to talk about soil health than during wheat harvest. Johnson says all things wheat, including the straw, give growers a tremendous opportunity to increase soil health. Ontario research shows that by adding wheat to the rotation, growers see a five percent increase in corn yield and.

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Report on the Sustainable Development Goals’ progress: Not much, alas.

Food Politics

I’m always interested in the latest updates on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. 17 Goals to Transform Our World: The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while

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The Agronomists, Ep 162: Soil health check ups with Dr. Inderjot Chahal and Scott Gillespie

Real Agriculture

Is a healthy soil about what it has or is or does or doesn’t do? There are three ways to assess soil: through its physical, chemical, and biological components. But is a healthy soil one that produces the highest yield? Or is it the one with the highest biological activity? What about organic matter, trafficability, Read More Is a healthy soil about what it has or is or does or doesn’t do?

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Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach

Berkeley Blog

For Coach Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, who’s joining four throwers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, it's about tapping into his athletes' individual strengths to unlock their potential greatness. The post Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Canadian Grain Commission revokes grain dealer licence of LSM Grain Ltd

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer license of grain company LSM Grain Ltd. at Saskatoon, Sask., as of July 23, 2024. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries. When a licensed grain company fails to pay grain farmers, the CGC Safeguards for.

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As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games’ origins in Greece

Berkeley Blog

In April, the Olympic torch passed through Ancient Nemea, where Berkeley since 1974 has been unearthing a site of the Panhellenic Games. The post As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games’ origins in Greece appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Simple solution or false hope? Denmark livestock emissions tax signals caution for Canada

Real Agriculture

By Elisabeta Like, research associate, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute The widely publicized livestock carbon tax in Denmark, touted as a proactive step towards cutting methane emissions from cattle, is not as straightforward as it may seem. Beneath the surface, lies a web of complexities that should give pause to those considering similar policies.

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RealAg Radio: The importance of 4-H, clubroot impacts, and wins on the farm, July 23, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this special edition of RealAg Radio, recorded LIVE from the Edmonton Riverhawks baseball game, for the InVigor Series event, brought to you by BASF and Invigor Hybrid Canola. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michelle Chabot with BASF to discuss the impact of clubroot; Camille Kassian and Callie Sen, both. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this special edition of RealAg Radio, recorded LIVE from the Edmonton Riverhawks baseball game, for the InVigor Series event, brought to

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UC Berkeley Professor Michael Yartsev named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

Berkeley Blog

Yartsev will join 20 other UC Berkeley faculty members whose salaries and a major part of their research are paid for by the HHMI. The post UC Berkeley Professor Michael Yartsev named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The Millet Palea: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet palea is one of the critical structures in the millet spikelet, which plays a significant role in protecting and supporting the developing seeds.

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Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success

AgriLife Today

Horticultural research and outreach spur economic, environmental sustainability in South Texas and beyond The post Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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The Millet Rachis: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet rachis is a central axis in the millet plant's inflorescence that plays a pivotal role in the structure and function of the millet panicle.

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A Community of Growers

Civil Eats

East New York Farms is using its operations to build food security and provide jobs for its neighborhood, especially for young people.

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The Millet Glumes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet glumes are essential components of the millet flower structure, serving crucial protective roles in the development and preservation of the seeds.

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Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts

West Texas Livestock

Destocking is a prevalent practice during a drought. It is rarely easy and will still cost you most of the time. However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be done. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared. The object of […] The post Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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The Millet Pedicels: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet pedicels are slender stalks that support individual spikelets within the inflorescence, connecting them to the main axis or rachis of the panicle.

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DWFI Podcast 37 – Opportunities of Irrigation and Mechanization

Agwired

In November 2023, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute announced a new USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems (ILIMS). ILIMS enhances global food security by generating research-based solutions to support the growth of vibrant irrigation and mechanization markets; develops strong institutions and local capacity for their sustainability; and fosters opportunities for equitable access for smallholder farmers.

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The Millet Inflorescence: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet inflorescence is the arrangement of flowers or spikelets on the millet plant, which is crucial for the plant's reproductive process and overall yield

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Insect pressure remains intense, corn leafhopper reach expanding

AgriLife Today

Insect pressure, including corn leafhoppers, are making for a heavy pest year for agriculture, according to Texas A&M AgriLife expert.

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The Millet Panicle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet panicle is a crucial botanical structure in millet plants, serving as the arrangement where spikelets, which house the flowers and seeds, are organiz

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There’s no such thing as “heat lightning”

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

As I am sitting at home writing this, I hear thunder outside. One of my favorite sounds any time of year! You may be interested to know that there are several types of lightning that can occur in the atmosphere.

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The Millet Peduncle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet peduncle is an integral part of the plant's inflorescence, serving as the main stalk that supports the entire panicle.

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Researchers Predict Fewer, Pricier Strawberries as Temperatures Warm

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

A recent study by scientists at the University of Waterloo indicate that in the future, strawberries could become more rare and more expensive as the warmer climate makes it harder to produce strawberries to meet consumer demands.

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The Millet Spikelets: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet spikelets are a fundamental component of the millet plant, which is a group of small-seeded grasses widely cultivated as cereal crops.

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Warmer and wetter conditions expected through October 2024

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center indicates that the August and August through October periods are likely to be hotter and wetter than normal for most of the region.

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Classification of Livestock Diseases and Methods of Transmission

Agric4profits

A disease including livestock diseases can be described as a condition resulting in a deviation from the normal functional or behavioural status of an animal.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union Member Joseph Childs Selected for Prestigious International Program

Wisconsin Farmers Union

WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Farmers Union member Joseph Childs has been selected to participate in the prestigious World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) Gymnasium Program for 2024-2025. Launched in 2017, the WFO Gymnasium Program aims to train young farmers to fulfill their potential as future leaders and advocates of modern agriculture. The Gymnasium Program is a series of activities focused on agricultural advocacy and policy development.

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Guide to Proper Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases

Agric4profits

Animal production including livestock production can be improved by increase in animal number (herd size) and increase output per unit animal.

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Demystifying Soil Health Management Planning: Farmers Share Perspectives on a New England Peer-to-Peer Program

American Farmland

The post Demystifying Soil Health Management Planning: Farmers Share Perspectives on a New England Peer-to-Peer Program appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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The Millet Lemma: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet lemma is a crucial part of the millet flower structure, playing an important role in the reproductive process of the plant.

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Animal Ag News 7/23

Agwired

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, create more, new and better markets for producers, and lower food costs. Thanks to funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, USDA is investing nearly $110 million through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) and the Local Meat Cap

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The Millet Stamens: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet stamens are the male reproductive organs within the flowers of millet plants.

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The Millet Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet leaves are an essential part of the millet plant, contributing significantly to its overall health and productivity.

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Viral Diseases of Livestock and Control Measures

Agric4profits

Viral diseases are caused by viruses which invade and replicate inside cells within the animal’s body.

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Proper Methods of Storage and Handling of Animal Feedstuffs

Agric4profits

Animal feedstuffs for livestock feedstuffs include forages and grain-based and coproduce feeds.

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The Millet Internodes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet internodes are the segments of the millet plant's stem that lie between two nodes.

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The Millet Stalks: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet stalks are the stems of millet plants, which support the growth of millet seeds.

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