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The Sharp Edge: Corn acres heading north with help from plant breeders

Real Agriculture

Over the past 20 years, advancements in corn genetics have helped produce an average yield gain of better than two bushels per acre, per year. What does the future hold for further yield advancement and where might genetic improvement take the king of crops? On this episode of the The Sharp Edge, host Bernard Tobin. Read More Over the past 20 years, advancements in corn genetics have helped produce an average yield gain of better than two bushels per acre, per year.

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Food System Leaders Advocate for Continued and Enhanced Nutrition Security Funding

NASDA

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – Today at the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting , three key thought leaders joined the Food Systems & Nutrition Committee to share their insights on the integration of local and regional food systems into nutrition security programs. Fair Food Network Policy Lead Mark Nicholson, NourishedRx Vice President of Partnerships and Compliance Kendall Singleton and Urban School Food Alliance Cooperative Agreement Administrator Do

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Union targeting critical grain movement timing with port strike, says WGEA

Real Agriculture

The timing couldn’t be worse for a port strike and the union representing grain workers in the six main grain terminals in Vancouver knows it. In the world of labour relations, this is what’s known as leverage; the Grain Workers Union Local 333 has it and the union is attempting to use it to its. Read More The timing couldn’t be worse for a port strike and the union representing grain workers in the six main grain terminals in Vancouver knows it.

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UK nutrition experts have many ties to food companies: conflicted interests, anyone?

Food Politics

Here’s how I learned about this one: Unilever, Nestlé and Coca-Cola villainised for government scientist ties. Mondelēz International, Tate & Lyle, Pepsico and a host of other global food and drink manufacturing majors face fresh scrutiny over their links to government-advising scientists…. Read more Villainized? Isn’t this just business as usual?

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RealAg Radio: Vancouver port strike, salvaging crops, and GHG emissions, Sept 24, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Wade Sobkowich with Western Grain Elevator Association on the Vancouver port strike; Rob Stone with Sask Wheat on the funding for GATE; Adriane Good with Saskatchewan Agriculture on salvaging grain crops for feed; and, RealAgriculture’s Amber.

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National Ag Law Center analyzes potential impacts of overturning chevron doctrine on environmental regulations during NASDA Annual Meeting

NASDA

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – At today’s 2024 Annual Meeting , the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted National Agricultural Law Center’s Director Harrison Pittman, Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley and Staff Attorney Brigit Rollins for a discussion on the potential impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron doctrine during the Natural Resources and Environment Policy Committee meeting.

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The outline of a deal for a better MLS?

Agricultural Biodiversity

Where are we with the whole enhancing the functioning of the Plant Treaty’s Multilateral System thing? I’m glad you asked. You’ll remember that … [h]istorically, parties have been divided between creating a subscription-only system of payment upon registration, and maintaining a single-access option along the lines of the benefit-sharing payments under the current SMTA.

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Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ranked No. 1 in nation

AgriLife Today

Department tops U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025 The post Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ranked No. 1 in nation appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy emphasizes need for accessible mental health resources for farmers at NASDA Annual Meeting

NASDA

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy as a featured speaker during the Rural Development and Financial Security Committee meeting at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. Roy delivered an impactful presentation on addressing farm stress, highlighting the urgent need to support the mental health and well-being of farmers, ranchers and rural communities through ensuring resources are accessible and providing avenues of su

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Update on Tropical Storm Helene

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

During the day today, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 became Tropical Storm Helene. It is continuing to strengthen and should be a hurricane soon. It is expected to continue to strengthen over the next day and become a major hurricane before making landfall along the Northern Gulf Coast sometime on Thursday.

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NASDA Foundation Welcomes 2024 NASDA’s Next Generation Cohort

NASDA

INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2024 NASDA Next Generation program at the 2024 NASDA annual meeting in Indianapolis Sept. 22-25. This program is designed to engage college students with leaders in agricultural policy and industry, fostering professional connections and promoting exposure to state and federal policy discussions.

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How lawmakers strengthened Iowa’s foreign land ownership law

Western FarmPress

Legal Issues Analysis: This past legislative session, Iowa lawmakers strengthened the state’s foreign farmland ownership law. Also, what you need to know about federal and gift tax exemptions.

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2024 Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Support Letter

NASDA

Letter Dear Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, Chair Guthrie, and Ranking Member Eshoo, We, the undersigned organizations, urge you to work in a bipartisan manner to address pressing food safety issues related to FDA’s partnership with state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) food safety agencies by supporting the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2024.

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USDA Science Addresses Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture

USDA Blog

Antibiotics are one of the world’s greatest scientific advancements, helping to fight bacterial infection and save millions of lives every year. Ensuring their continued effectiveness is critical for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and our partners.

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From TV star to farming advocate: How Catherine Kiboi is helping CABI Academy reach a new audience

CABI

Actor Catherine Kiboi is helping a new audience benefit from CABI’s online learning platform. CABI Academy is an important learning resource for a diverse range of users. For smallholder farmers, it offers a chance to gain specialized knowledge and practical skills that enhance their farming practices and improve crop yields. The Academy has a range… The post From TV star to farming advocate: How Catherine Kiboi is helping CABI Academy reach a new audience appeared first on Plantwise

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Expo farm manager started young, learned on the job

Western FarmPress

Cody Mitchell is 30, which might seem young for a farm manager, but considering he took the job at the Sunbelt Ag Expo when he turned 21, well, young is relative.

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Why crickets swarm in the fall

AgriLife Today

Avoid the annoyance of annual cricket swarms around homes, businesses. The post Why crickets swarm in the fall appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Restaurants And Farms Must Lead The Way in Empowering Consumers And Taking Meaningful Climate Action

Food Tank

As key players in producing food, restaurants and farms can take on a central role in creating climate progress. During a standing-room-only Climate Week NYC event, hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, panelists discussed the power of a food justice approach among those working on the ground in the food system. “Food is the gateway to all things justice,” Sheryll Durant, Board President of Just Food, said during the event.

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Farmers sound farm bill, disaster assistance alarm

Western FarmPress

Commodity groups, including Plains Cotton Growers, converged on Capitol Hill with a united message that farmers are suffering and need a new farm bill. Producers are encouraged to continue to contact their representatives.

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Texas pumpkin yields and quality up despite hot summer

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report. The post Texas pumpkin yields and quality up despite hot summer appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Should corn ears be upright or droopy near harvest?

Western FarmPress

Corn Commentary: When it comes to ear attachment, ears hanging down is a minus before black layer, but a plus after black layer.

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Breakthroughs in Crop Breeding That Boost Food Security Likely in Next 20 Years, Says Global Seed Sector

Farming First

According to a survey of the global seed sector, new plant breeding breakthroughs are likely to boost food security in the next 20 years. The post Breakthroughs in Crop Breeding That Boost Food Security Likely in Next 20 Years, Says Global Seed Sector appeared first on Farming First.

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Are the harvest lows in for corn and soybeans?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Manage market positions to overcome global disruption and unpredictable prices in the grain market.

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How U.S. utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035

Berkeley Blog

A new study finds that replacing existing transmission conductors with those made with advanced composite-core materials — a process known as reconductoring — could provide a pathway to faster grid expansion. The post How U.S. utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035 appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Big crowds take in Nebraska State Fair

Western FarmPress

It has been seven years, back to 2017 and pre-pandemic, since the Nebraska State Fair greeted so many visitors.

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Berkeley’s john a. powell and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discuss her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’

Berkeley Blog

In the City Arts & Lectures podcast, they navigate a range of topics, from her judicial philosophy to the origin of her name and how her romance with her husband started. The post Berkeley’s john a. powell and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discuss her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Section 41 tax credit benefits farmers engaging in research activities

Western FarmPress

Above+Beyond the Harvest: Tax credit encourages farmers to innovate on the farm.

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Two centuries later, performance spaces still struggle with ‘soft censorship’

Berkeley Blog

From the U.S.’s first Black theater in New York to today's Broadway stages, there’s been “a kind of de facto censorship” of diverse stories throughout the country's history, says Professor Shannon Steen. The post Two centuries later, performance spaces still struggle with ‘soft censorship’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Yuma event to focus on farm technology

Western FarmPress

Event Nov. 13-14 sponsored by University of Arizona, Western Growers.

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Fruit Cultivation Techniques

Agric4profits

Fruit cultivation is a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor that allows you to grow delicious and nutritious food right in your backyard or on a larger scale.

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Fifth-generation farmer dreams big for future

Western FarmPress

Agri-Ready Profile: Reagan O’Farrell creates a path for pork from farm to fork.

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The Global Flower Trade and Industry

Agric4profits

The global flower trade is a vibrant and essential part of the economy that connects flower producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers worldwide.

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Make the most of natural nitrogen sources

Western FarmPress

Maintaining healthy soils can lead to more plant-available nitrogen.

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Talking Circle: Niitsitapi Kaakiisin & Agriculture

RR2CS

Join us for a special Talking Circle event as we gather to explore the intersection of Blackfoot ways of knowing and agriculture. This day-long event is an opportunity to listen, share, and discuss how traditional knowledge and sustainable practices can work together to support resilient agriculture and land management within the Blackfoot Confederacy.

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Minnesota Leopold finalists named

Western FarmPress

Inaugural winners will be announced Dec. 3 at the Premier Soil Health Event in Mankato.

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Barbados Sets Global Example with AI Advisor for Agriculture

Farming First

Barbados leads the way in global agriculture innovation by pioneering the use of an AI advisor to enhance sustainability and preservation efforts at a national level. In a collaborative effort to support the sustainability and growth of its agricultural sector, the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC), a statutory corporation of the Ministry of Agriculture Food […] The post Barbados Sets Global Example with AI Advisor for Agriculture appeared first on Farming

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Crop residue: Should you take it or leave it?

Western FarmPress

Field Fodder: When crop residue is removed, valuable nutrients are removed with it.

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