Tue.Jun 25, 2024

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Corn School: Fungicides strategies for an uneven crop

Real Agriculture

It’s been a tough spring for planting corn in Ontario. Planting season started in late April and some growers are now just getting their last acres in the ground during the final days of June. That seven-week planting season will present challenges for growers as they try to assess yield potential and apply fungicides to. Read More It’s been a tough spring for planting corn in Ontario.

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Rest in Peace, Narsai David

Food Politics

This is a big personal loss. I met Narsai David—chef, host, raconteur, radio personality, philanthropist, theater lover, friend—in 1955 when we lived at the student co-ops at Berkeley. These required 5 hours of work a week, and I did mine peeling potatoes under Narsai’s supervision at the co-op central kitchen. We stayed in touch over the years, sometimes memorably, as when we were both filmed with Craig Claiborne and Frank Blair for the KQED show, Over Easy in 1980 or so (that’s me on the rig

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The Agronomists, Ep 159: Grasshoppers, leaf chewers, and weevils with James Tansey and Tyler Wist

Real Agriculture

Grasshoppers devastated many fields last year over large parts of the Prairies. Of the over 80 species of grasshoppers found on the Prairies, only four are pests — but in sufficient numbers they are a huge concern. After several years of building populations, the pest is still likely to be an issue this year but. Read More Grasshoppers devastated many fields last year over large parts of the Prairies.

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We have the data on superfoods – now what?

Agricultural Biodiversity

Jeremy tackles food as medicine and superfoods in his latest newsletter. Do subscribe. The ultimate expression of food as medicine is the search for active ingredients. Why go to the bother of eating broccoli or Brussels sprouts if you can swallow a pill of glucosinolates and get all that cancer-fighting power directly? I’ve even seen arguments that beneficial phytochemicals be purified from wild plants and somehow incorporated into the batter for chicken nuggets.

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Wheat School: Be on alert for stripe rust

Real Agriculture

When a detrimental fungus can travel as far and fast as stripe rust can, it is well worth being vigilant about. With susceptible varieties of wheat, this damaging crop disease can impact yields by anywhere between 50 to 90 per cent. Agronomists in southern Manitoba have identified the disease in wheat fields this week. In. Read More When a detrimental fungus can travel as far and fast as stripe rust can, it is well worth being vigilant about.

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FP Next: What you need to know about carbon programs

Western FarmPress

Ep. 17. We're talking shop with Farm Futures Senior Editor Ben Potter, as he shares farmer perspectives on current carbon program details, as well as history of carbon credits.

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Cereals Canada facing membership upheaval

Real Agriculture

The national industry association that represents the Canadian cereal grains value chain is navigating some internal upheaval, as multiple grain company members have notified the organization of their intent to withdraw their membership in Cereals Canada.

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Corn School: Pre-emergent weed control gives corn what it wants

Real Agriculture

Rainy weather during the in-crop weed control season can make it difficult to give corn want it wants to maintain maximum yield potential: that long critical weed-free period. The difference between fields that received pre-emerge applications and those that did not is quite noticeable in southern Manitoba (and many other areas) this year, as regular.

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Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

AgriLife Today

Facial recognition technology for cows, chute-side working demonstrations among this year’s demonstrations The post Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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RealAg Radio: Top dressing canola, grasshoppers, shaping policy, and GATE postponed, June 25, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey! On today’s show: Hear a Canola School episode with Mike Palmier of Max Ag Consulting on when to top-dress canola; Hear a clip from last night’s episode of The Agronomists with Tyler Wist and James Tansey on grasshoppers survival; Learn about the Prairie Farm and Rancher Forum. Read More Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey!

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Oklahoma cotton off to good start

Western FarmPress

Oklahoma cotton producers receive needed rainfall as the 2024 season kicks off. Replanted cotton is a bit behind, but the conditions look good overall.

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

Agric4profits

Mango pedicels, the small stalks that attach individual mango flowers and subsequently the fruits to the main inflorescence or cluster, are crucial components o

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Jeff MacKie-Mason has seen the future of libraries

Berkeley Blog

“I think the glory years of libraries are coming,” says the University Librarian, who's retiring from UC Berkeley at the end of June. The post Jeff MacKie-Mason has seen the future of libraries appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Will Artificial Intelligence Take Our Jobs in Agriculture? Or Will It Drive Better Outcomes and Productivity?

Global Agtech Initiative

Agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas addresses the buzz surrounding conversations about the future of jobs in agribusiness and AI. The post Will Artificial Intelligence Take Our Jobs in Agriculture? Or Will It Drive Better Outcomes and Productivity? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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

Agric4profits

The mango peduncle, the stalk that attaches the mango fruit to the tree, is an often overlooked but significant part of the mango tree (Mangifera indica).

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Ag literacy festivals teach next generation

Western FarmPress

Since the first festival in 1996, more than 90,000 students have gained a better understanding of agriculture and its impact on Nebraska.

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The Mango Shoots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango shoots, the young and tender parts of the mango tree, are a significant part of the plant with various applications and benefits.

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Which way will the grain market bounce?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Uncertainty likely to drive corn and soybean prices way up or down following the June 28 USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports.

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The Mango Bark: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango bark, obtained from the mango tree (Mangifera indica), is a highly versatile and valuable resource.

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Michigan pays dairy farmers affected by avian flu

Western FarmPress

A quarter of the country’s H5N1-infected dairy farms are in Michigan; the state is offering $28,000 each for research on 20 farms.

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How Parametric Crop Insurance Offers a New Approach to Managing Agricultural Risk

Global Agtech Initiative

Transforming agricultural insurance from policy to reality involves technological innovation and strategic government support. The post How Parametric Crop Insurance Offers a New Approach to Managing Agricultural Risk appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Cattle feeders rediscovering sorghum’s benefits

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: Feedyards and dairies are rediscovering what sorghum brings to the ration.

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The Mango Fibers: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango fibers are derived from various parts of the mango plant, including the fruit, peel, and seed kernel.

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Is there a need for black vultures in the world?

Western FarmPress

Vultures serve as the cleanup crew, creating balance in the ecosystem when it comes to disease prevention.

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The Mango Flowers: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango flowers, the precursors to the delicious fruit, play a crucial role in the lifecycle of the mango tree (Mangifera indica).

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2024 Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference set for Aug. 1

Western FarmPress

The conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny will explore agriculture’s financial and environmental challenges.

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New Holland and Bluewhite to Bolster Autonomous Capabilities and Offering with Strategic Partnership

Global Agtech Initiative

The relationship provides essential autonomous solutions for specialty crop operations, particularly in the orchard and vineyard sectors. The post New Holland and Bluewhite to Bolster Autonomous Capabilities and Offering with Strategic Partnership appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Según un nuevo estudio, los incendios forestales amenazan cada vez más los pozos petroleros, lo que empeora los riesgos potenciales para la salud

Berkeley Blog

"Con un problema que sabemos que va a empeorar a medida que avance el cambio climático, tenemos la oportunidad de tomar medidas proactivas para prevenir daños en el futuro", afirmó profesor David J.X. González de la Universidad de California, Berkeley. The post Según un nuevo estudio, los incendios forestales amenazan cada vez más los pozos petroleros, lo que empeora los riesgos potenciales para la salud appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The Mango Juice: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango juice is derived from the mango fruit, which belongs to the genus Mangifera and family Anacardiaceae.

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Peers describe Ron and Sherry Cash

Western FarmPress

The 2024 Indiana Master Farmer couple’s accomplishments are appreciated by those in their community.

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

Agric4profits

Mango leaves, often overlooked, have a wide range of uses and hold significant economic, medicinal, and environmental importance.

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Kansas Beef Council’s 2023 work in review

Western FarmPress

The Kansas Beef Council 2023 annual report shows highlights of its promotional work.

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

Agric4profits

Mango inflorescence, the flowering structure of the mango tree (Mangifera indica), is a critical aspect of the tree's reproductive system.

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10 stories about young farmers taking big strides

Western FarmPress

Young farmers are open to taking new paths, finding innovation and incorporating technology into their farms.

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How to actually maximize cattle profits with dewormer management

West Texas Livestock

Internal parasites are a problem that every beef producer must face. They are a constant annoyance that can rob a beef operation of its productivity. They impair production by increasing maintenance energy costs, diet digestibility, and immune activity. Internal parasites, often underestimated, can significantly impact the profitability of beef cattle.

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New Alice has passion for Wisconsin agriculture

Western FarmPress

Alice in Dairyland: Halei Heinzel is eager to begin her role as the 77th Alice in Dairyland.

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Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees The post Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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