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Former federal ag minister Chuck Strahl passes

Real Agriculture

Former federal agriculture minister Chuck Strahl passed away on August 13, 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family has announced. Strahl, who was 67, was a surprise pick to many in the agriculture community when former Prime Minister Stephen Harper tapped him to serve as the Conservatives’ first agriculture minister after winning the.

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What’s up with: Snacks

Food Politics

I’ve been collecting articles on snacks. Some things to know about snacks: They are hugely profitable They have largely replaced meals among some population groups They are mostly ultra-processed The more snacks you eat, the more calories you are likely to take in With that said, here are some recent items: The Evolution of the Snacking Category: Several food giants are turning to better-for-you ingredients and new flavors to meet changing consumer needs and strengthen their presences in the

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5 things to consider before buying equipment

Real Agriculture

Between the steep increase in the cost of borrowing and the explosion in equipment prices in recent years, buying new or new-to-you equipment requires some careful consideration of the true cost of ownership and not just the purchase price. There’s more to the decision, of course, and one of the often over-looked factors in deciding. Read More Between the steep increase in the cost of borrowing and the explosion in equipment prices in recent years, buying new or new-to-you equipment requir

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Michigan Department of Agriculture Seeking Chief Science Officer Position

NASDA

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team as the Chief Science Officer – State Division Administrator 17. This individual will directly provide guidance for MDARD’s executive office and its bureaus/divisions/programs using scientific research and practices to help direct and evaluate current and future policies, goals and metrics.

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Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers propose new species classification after analyzing genomes The post Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Urban American Farmer: Growing Local Food and Relationships in Austin

Food Tank

Urban American Farmer, an organization based in Austin, Texas is working to build a communication network between farmers and consumers. Founder Trisha Bates offers a variety of services focused on food education to help transform urban space into food production sites. Urban American Farmer hosts farming courses to increase consumer awareness about sustainable food sourcing and growing practices.

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Navigating Agricultural Financing as a Farmer: Challenges and Opportunities

Farmbrite

Occasionally as farmers and business owners, we need to find financing to support or grow our businesses. We might use that money to purchase land, buy equipment, or livestock. The agricultural industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that is no stranger to change. Often agricultural lenders find themselves facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities when trying to offer financial help to farmers.

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Concepts, Definitions and Objectives of Farming Systems

Agric4profits

Farms are actually places where different activities take place. These activities include the growing of crops and or the rearing of animals.

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Quantifying potential impact of feral hog predation on coastal American alligator nests

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding, guide wildlife management The post Quantifying potential impact of feral hog predation on coastal American alligator nests appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Process of Carrying Out Shifting Cultivation

Agric4profits

Shifting Cultivation is a system of farming that involves the farming of a piece of land by a farmer for a short period of time like 1 – 3 years thereafter le

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Atlantic Niña on the verge of developing. Here’s why we should pay attention.

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Here is a new term for me. I have not heard of the term “Atlantic Niña” before. But according to NOAA’s ENSO blog, an Atlantic Niña is similar to a Pacific La Niña in that it brings colder than normal ocean water to the surface of the eastern Atlantic.

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Reforestation is more cost-effective than previously thought, study finds

Berkeley Blog

Researchers found that well-planned reforestation projects have up to 10 times more low-cost carbon removal potential than earlier estimates. The post Reforestation is more cost-effective than previously thought, study finds appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Workshop reviews progress of Taita Taveta Plant Doctor Network in Kenya

CABI

CABI has held a workshop to assess the progress of the Taita Taveta Plant Doctor Network in Kenya – launched to help smallholder farmers grow more and lose less to potentially devastating crop pests and diseases. The workshop was held to ‘check-in’ with the 29 plant doctors that were trained as part of a collaborative… The post Workshop reviews progress of Taita Taveta Plant Doctor Network in Kenya appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Milking Process in a Diary Farm

Agric4profits

In this article, we will discuss the milking process in a dairy farm.

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Debby causes big improvements in drought in most of Southeast

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows big improvements in drought conditions across a lot of the Southeast along the path of Debby as it moved north through the region.

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Electrify your farm! Financial incentives to purchase electric equipment

Caff

Electric farm equipment is revolutionizing the agricultural industry, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered machinery. Common electric farm equipment includes electric tractors, irrigation pumps, forklifts, refrigeration units, and more. These machines reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs and maintenance needs and contribute to healthier working conditions and a more sustainable environment.

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Celebrating UC Berkeley’s record-breaking fundraising year

Berkeley Blog

"Every gift, regardless of size, supports Berkeley's mission and helps us forge an ever-stronger culture of philanthropy," says Chancellor Rich Lyons, UC Berkeley's new leader. The post Celebrating UC Berkeley’s record-breaking fundraising year appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Supporting Agricultural Education: Investing in the Future of Farming

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

As students across the state head back to school this month, we at Farm Credit of Southern Colorado are proud to support all forms of further education, especially agricultural education programs that nurture the next generation of farmers. These programs are critical in preparing young minds for the future challenges and opportunities we all will face in modern agriculture.

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East Bay Legislative Tour Highlights Prescribed Grazing as a “Critical” Tool for Wildfire Risk Reduction and Rangeland Stewardship

CalCAN

CalCAN recently hosted a prescribed grazing tour at Alameda Creek in Fremont in collaboration with Star Creek Land Stewards, the California Woolgrowers Association, Rangeland Conservation Science, and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). The tour showcased the critical role of The post East Bay Legislative Tour Highlights Prescribed Grazing as a “Critical” Tool for Wildfire Risk Reduction and Rangeland Stewardship appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.

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Effective Weather Risk Management for Outdoor Live Events

DTN

One Step Ahead: How DTN Risk Communicator is Revolutionizing Outdoor Event Planning In the world of outdoor live events, the show must go on—rain or shine. But what if you could stay one step ahead of Mother Nature? Enter DTN Risk Communicator, a game-changing service that’s transforming how event planners approach weather-related risks. The Challenge of Unpredictable Weather …weather can be the most unpredictable, and potentially disruptive, factor in outdoor events.

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Friday Seminar – Multiple Regulatory Factors at the Synthesis of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for Chlorophyll and Heme

Agri-tech

Our Friday Seminar on 20th September at 11:30am is Multiple Regulatory Factors at the Synthesis of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for Chlorophyll and Heme with Prof. Bernhard Grimm of Lyon Location: Merton Auditorium and Zoom (No registration is required to attend in person.

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Challenges and Strategies for Enhancing Crop Processing

Agric4profits

Ineffective or inappropriate food crop processing technologies, careless harvesting and inefficient post-harvest handling practices, bad roads, moribund rail systems, bad

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New agricultural terminal planned for Eastern Ontario

Real Agriculture

Picton Terminals and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited have announced plans to build a bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Ontario’s Prince Edward County. The partners say the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain.

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Ruminants Feeding Materials and Classification of Feedstuffs

Agric4profits

In this article, we will be explaining the various types of feed materials that are available in your environment for the ruminants feeding.

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Some fertilizer deliveries already delayed ahead of rail strike

Real Agriculture

In the not so distant past, the interconnectivity of supply chain logistics was made all too clear through parts availability shortages, back-ordered equipment, and stranded container traffic. The average Canadian likely has a much healthier respect for supply chains post-pandemic, including the recognition that once a disruption occurs, supplies don’t magically reappear once it’s sorted.

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Feed and Materials of Ruminants

Agric4profits

In this article, you will be studying the various types of feed materials that are available in your environment for the feeding of our ruminant animals as ment

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Truterra Includes Dairy in Summer Carbon Programs

Agwired

Truterra is announcing a new carbon program created specifically for dairy producers is among the options to help farmers adopt climate-smart practices. The 2024 Truterra® dairy soils carbon programs reward pre-qualified dairy producers who adopt sustainable farming practices on the crops they use for dairy feed – including silage and alfalfa. Sustainable practices include the use of cover crops, strip-till or no-till to improve soil health and increase soil carbon levels.

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Basic Features and Characteristics of Shifting Cultivation

Agric4profits

Shifting Cultivation is a system of farming that has to do with the farmer(s) or cultivator(s) cultivating a piece of land for a short period of time, say 1 –

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Friday Seminar – Insights into plant intercellular communication with Prof. Tessa Burch-Smith, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Agri-tech

Our Friday Seminar on 13th September at 11:30am is Insights into plant intercellular communication with Prof. Tessa Burch-Smith, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Location: Merton Auditorium and Zoom (No registration is required to attend in person. If you are attending via Zoom, please register: [link] Speaker: Tessa Burch-Smith, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

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Precision Ag News 8/15

Agwired

Mark your calendars and make plans to join the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse for the Ag Outlook Forum on September 16. Register here. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally known as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council) and is seeking nominations for Council membership.

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California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations

ATTRA

Applications are due September 27, 2024. California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s (SCBGP) Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations (Additional Assistance) Program. This program is offered in conjunction with the conventional SCBGP. The intent of this program is to provide a process for participation for organizations that have been historically underrepresented in the Block Grant proc

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Cargill Partners with Goanna Ag On Precision Irrigation Project

Agwired

Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their fields, optimizing crop yields, reducing water withdrawals and lowering operational costs.

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Milking Process

Agric4profits

In this article, we will discuss the milking process in a dairy farm.

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New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Meat Processors for Greenwashing

Modern Farmer

JBS USA is one of the largest meat processors in the world, self-reportedly generating 32 billion pounds of product each year. A few years ago, JBS announced that it would “achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.” Typically, this is understood to mean reducing as much pollution as possible, while undertaking climate benefitting measures to offset unavoidable emissions.

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Deere’s C-Series air carts hit Canadian soil

Real Agriculture

Farmers got to see John Deere’s new lineup of C-Series air carts at work on farms across the U.S. and Western Canada this spring. In this report from Ag In Motion in Saskatoon, SK., Anthony Styczinski, Deere’s go-to-market manager for planters and seeders, shares how the C-Series performed during the 2024 planting season. The new. Read More Farmers got to see John Deere’s new lineup of C-Series air carts at work on farms across the U.S. and Western Canada this spring.

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Kamala Harris’ hidden foe: pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women

Berkeley Blog

Researchers at UC Berkeley find that women who rise through the ranks and succeed win our respect. But these leaders also defy deep-rooted stereotypes — and we penalize them because we see them as less warm, less nurturing. The post Kamala Harris’ hidden foe: pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Soybean School: Scouting for fringe weeds maximizes herbicide tolerant technology

Real Agriculture

New herbicide tolerant technology such as Enlist and Xtend soybean systems have helped solve significant management challenges, especially when it comes to tackling glyphosate resistant Canada fleabane and waterhemp. But Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed specialist Mike Cowbrough says farmers need to be vigilant when scouting their crops because “nature abhors a.