Sat.Sep 28, 2024

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Strike ends at Vancouver port grain terminals

Real Agriculture

Over six hundred workers at the six main grain export terminals in Vancouver are returning to work as of Saturday, September 28. Their four day strike, which nearly halted grain shipments through Western Canada’s largest port, came to an end late Friday, as the Grain Workers Union Local 333 agreed to a tentative four-year deal.

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Vertical Farming Guide: Growing Crops In Vertically Stacked Layers Indoors

Agric4profits

Vertical farming is an innovative method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers or structures, often indoors, using controlled environments.

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Ontario commits $1.5 million to help welcome international agri-food workers

Real Agriculture

Not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in Ontario will soon be able to access funding to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers who work in the province’s agri-food sector. The Government of Ontario has announced $1.5 million for the international agri-food workers (IAW) Welcoming Communities Initiative, funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a.

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Explore Advancements In Agricultural Technologies

Agric4profits

Agriculture has come a long way from traditional methods to advanced technological innovations that boost productivity, enhance crop quality, and conserve resou

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RealAg on the Weekend: A market discussion, feedback on the Port strike, and feeding salvage crops, Sept 28, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Scott Shelladay, host of The Cow Guy on RFD-TV on the markets; Farmer feedback on the port strike; Adrianne Good with Saskatchewan Agriculture on top tips for getting full value when feeding salvage crops; and, Todd Lewis of Canadian Federation of. Read More Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend!

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Importance Of Innovation For Addressing Global Food Security Challenges

Agric4profits

Global food security refers to the availability of food, access to food, and the ability to utilize food properly to maintain a healthy life.

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Not much rain in AL, GA this week

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF map for the Southeast shows that there will be very little rain in Alabama and Georgia this week until perhaps late in the week. There will be more rain in the Florida Peninsula and in Virginia and northern North Carolina.

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Potential for new Gulf Storm is very concerning

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day outlook from the National Hurricane Center shows that while Helene has dissipated, there are two new named storms in the Atlantic, Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce. Both of them are moving away from the US and will not affect us.

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Sustainable Agricultural Practices Being Developed For The Future

Agric4profits

Sustainable agricultural practices is a farming approach that focuses on producing food in ways that do not harm the environment, support human health, and impr

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Survey Documents Landowner Feelings on Agrivoltaics in Colorado

ATTRA

American Farmland Trust released a research report documenting how Colorado farmers, ranchers, and landowners feel about agrivoltaic solar energy development in the state. The goal of this work is to better understand perceptions around solar energy, identify barriers to participation, and inform recommendations for future agrivoltaics research, policy, and educational resources.

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Precision Agriculture Guide: Utilizing technology for data-driven decision-making to optimize resource use

Agric4profits

Precision agriculture is a modern farming approach that uses technology to manage crops and farmland more efficiently.

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This Week in Agribusiness, September 28, 2024

Western FarmPress

Possible dock strike, markets, spray drones, and more featured this week.

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Essential Steps in Family Farming

Agric4profits

Family farming is a vital part of agriculture, providing food security and sustaining rural communities.

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FFA Chapter Tribute: Anna Moeller

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson talks with Ohio FFA State President.

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Global Agricultural Trends And Challenges

Agric4profits

Agriculture is a crucial sector that impacts economies, societies, and the environment worldwide.

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Subsistence Farming Guide: Growing food primarily for the farmer’s family

Agric4profits

Subsistence farming is a type of agriculture where farmers grow food primarily to feed themselves and their families.

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Commercial Farming Guide: Production of crops and livestock for sale

Agric4profits

Commercial farming is a type of agriculture focused on producing crops and livestock for sale in the market rather than for personal consumption.

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The role of research institutions and universities in agricultural development

Agric4profits

Agricultural development refers to the progress and improvements made in farming and food production methods.

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Organic Farming Guide: Emphasize Avoiding Synthetic Fertilizers, Pesticides, And Genetically Modified Organisms

Agric4profits

Organic farming is a method of agriculture that focuses on growing food without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs

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Seed Selection seeds based on climate and soil, sowing techniques

Agric4profits

Seed selection is a critical process in agriculture that significantly impacts crop yield and quality.

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Agricultural Environmental Impact: Exploring Positive and Negative Aspects

Agric4profits

Agriculture has both positive and negative effects on the environment.

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Crop Production Guide: Various crop types and their cultivation methods

Agric4profits

Crop production is the process of growing plants for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.

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Aquaculture Farming Guide: The Farming Of Aquatic Organisms In Controlled Environments

Agric4profits

Aquaculture farming refers to the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants in controlled environments.

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The Concept Of Agriculture As The Practice Of Cultivating Land And Raising Livestock For Food, Fiber, And Other Products

Agric4profits

Agriculture is the foundation of human civilization.

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Origins of agriculture, tracing it back to the Neolithic Revolution and highlighting its impact on human civilization.

Agric4profits

Agriculture is one of the most significant developments in human history.