Mon.Dec 04, 2023

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Profitable Practices: Planting cover crops with PEI potato grower Andrew Lawless

Real Agriculture

Potato farmers on Prince Edward Island have increased their use of cover crops dramatically over the last five years. PEI farmers have been measuring the growth and impact of cover crops through participation in Living Lab — Atlantic, a four-year innovation project on the island that involves researchers and industry stakeholders. Living Lab data shows.

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Why I care about conflicts of interest

Food Politics

For years now I have been posting on Mondays something about conflicts of interest in nutrition research and practice on this site. My goal in doing so is to raise awareness of practices that give the nutrition profession the appearance of undue food industry influence at the expense of public health. Occasionally someone involved with something I post requests a correction or clarification.

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Canadian wool industry gets funding boost through SCAP

Real Agriculture

This week, Montreal is hosting the first-ever Canadian meeting of the International Wool Textile Organization, the global authority for the wool trade. At the event, Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay-Lacolle, representing the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced over $185,000 for the Canadian Wool Council (CWC) to continue its work to build a.

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Reasons to be cheerful

Agricultural Biodiversity

Just noticed I haven’t posted in over three weeks. Sorry about that. But there is a good reason: work. First there was the Global Crop Diversity Summit in Berlin. Then there was the 10th Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Rome. The Summit communique was presented to delegates, who welcomed its call for more support to genebanks.

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Letter requesting an update to the Standard of Identity for yogurt

NASDA

Letter Dear Dr. Briczinski & Mr. McCue, The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) writes to you requesting and encouraging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) to work with yogurt manufacturers and others to update the language in the Standard of Identify for Yogurt (21 CFR Parts 130 and 131) and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).

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Nibbles: USDA germplasm plan, Millet CoP, Seed system resources, Kenyan sorghum Scottish crab apples, Heirloom maize, Yak cheese, Indian mangoes

Agricultural Biodiversity

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan. Quite the tour de force. Now to get it funded. Yes, there’s now a community of practice on millets. Joined! The Seed System Lab at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences has lots of interesting resources on its new website.

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How do people learn about U.S. farm practices?

Western FarmPress

Agriculture is telling its story. The question is how to get farm stories heard beyond the rows and fences. A Louisiana event is spreading the word on sustainability. What else can ag do?

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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More Acres, More Bushels: A 10-Year Look At How Corn and Soybean Production Has Exploded in Brazil

AgWeb Farm Journal

Most of Brazil’s jump in production is due to a 40% increase in planted acres for soybeans and 33% for corn. Demand for food will incentivize Brazil to plant even more acres, but there are logistical challenges at play.

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Are you ready for a run-up in cattle prices?

Western FarmPress

Beef Outlook: USDA’s January cow inventory numbers are likely to decline, creating opportunity for cattle producers with prices trending higher.

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Farmer Shocked After Lost iPhone Circles Globe, Returns Home

AgWeb Farm Journal

After Kevin Whitney’s iPhone fell into 220,000 bushels of grain, the device made a 20,000-mile roundtrip across the globe before returning to its stunned owner.

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IDOA offers pre-enrollment for cover crop sign-up

Western FarmPress

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is letting farmers pre-enroll for the Fall Covers for Spring Savings program on Dec. 4 for enrollment that begins Dec. 15. Last year, the same number of acres were claimed within 24 hours.

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Settling a Farm Estate: Why It's More Than an Economic Problem

AgWeb Farm Journal

Farmers have struggled with the same business and family problem essentially forever: what happens to the farm when parents die. The conflict between fairness and equality has never been truly resolved.

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Enjoy Stress-Free Holidays with Nutrition.gov’s New Healthy Resources

USDA Blog

December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods and meaningful get-togethers with our loved ones. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within your holiday budget, and ensuring safe food practices, can be overwhelming. That’s why Nutrition.gov launched a Healthy Holidays webpage with resources so you can enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

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Wheat Higher on China Sales, Soybeans Remove Brazil Risk Premium: Cattle Make New Lows, Gold New Highs

AgWeb Farm Journal

Wheat ends higher on fund short covering and China export biz. Soybeans remove Brazil weather premium, so corn ends flat. Cattle make new lows Gold market makes new highs. Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, has more.

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5 Health Benefits of Moringa (moringa Oleifera)

Agric4profits

Moringa botanically known as moringa Oleifera has over 90 defensive chemicals, including isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, this easy-to-grow tropical plant species

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2024 Land Value Influencers in Your Region

AgWeb Farm Journal

Peoples Company has released its fourth annual land values report with data broken into geographical regions across the U.S.

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Farm Progress America, December 4, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Asian Longhorn tick. A small brown tick was discovered in 2017 on a sheep. Now, we take a look at how fast they can reproduce and how far they can travel.

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Politico: GAO Recommends Crop Insurance Subsidy Reforms for Cost Savings

AgWeb Farm Journal

This recommendation comes amid a long-standing policy debate that is expected to become a contentious issue during the next farm bill discussions.

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‘Relatively permanent’ could be next WOTUS battleground

Western FarmPress

The meaning of permanent waters of the United States could be a key issue in three lawsuits that were filed against EPA.

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4 Health Benefits of Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)

Agric4profits

Valerian botanically known as Valeriana officinalis, a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Valerianaceae family, is the source of valerian root.

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Iowa Nitrogen Initiative to Bring More Precision to Fertilizer Rates

Global Agtech Initiative

A state-funded ISU research project is collecting data from trials across Iowa to build models that offer far more granular guidance. The post Iowa Nitrogen Initiative to Bring More Precision to Fertilizer Rates appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Services for farmers with disabilities continue to improve

Western FarmPress

A Barneveld, Wis., dairy farmer who lost his leg two years ago receives a new skid steer designed with assistive technology.

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5 Health Benefits of Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)

Agric4profits

Wild yam scientifically known as Dioscorea villosa is a perennial vine that often has a long, slender, twisted tuberous rootstock.

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Feedlot trends in management and productivity

Western FarmPress

More days on feed means that the resulting feedlot turnover rate has decreased from 2.46 in 2010 to 1.95 currently.

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SRW Wheat Up as China Sales Confirmed, Corn Fades Mexico Biz, Soybeans Firm: New Lows in Cattle

AgWeb Farm Journal

SRW wheat up w/China sales confirmed. Corn fades Mexico sales on farmer selling. Beans 2-sided w/ firmer meal on export biz. New lows in cattle w/rising weights. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures has more.

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Winter meetings vital, like planting and harvest

Western FarmPress

North Carolina Commodity Conference, Southern Farm Show among upcoming meetings to help growers in their farm management plans.

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4 Health Benefits of Vanilla Extract

Agric4profits

Vanilla extract, is a gotten from the mixture of vanilla beans and alcohol.

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Another bill takes aim at California Prop 12

Western FarmPress

Hawley says farmers and consumers need law to prevent rising costs.

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China Unveils ‘World’s First’ AI-Powered Vertical Farm with 20 Floors

Global Agtech Initiative

This AI-controlled system uses advanced technologies to monitor, analyze, and adjust key environmental variables within the facility. The post China Unveils ‘World’s First’ AI-Powered Vertical Farm with 20 Floors appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Organic producers primed for the future

Western FarmPress

Sector has seen record growth despite inflation, labor, other challenges.

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FarmERP to Expand Agtech Footprint Into Saudi Arabian Market

Global Agtech Initiative

The company's forthcoming plans include enhancing AI-based advisory across Farm to Fork supply chain. The post FarmERP to Expand Agtech Footprint Into Saudi Arabian Market appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Indiana lumber company exports worldwide

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: This ag-related company in Randolph County, Ind., gives the local economy a boost.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Alan Brugler says China Could Buy More Wheat to Fuel Rally, While Cattle Make New Lows

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, says funds could continue to cover shorts with more China wheat sales and corn could follow. Cattle make new lows and may not be done going down yet.

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How to choose an SCN-resistant soybean variety

Western FarmPress

Updated SCN-resistant soybean variety list has more varieties with Peking resistance.

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Wheat Rallies on China Biz and Pulls up Corn, Soybeans Fade: Cattle Hit New Low, Gold Hits Record Highs

AgWeb Farm Journal

Wheat up on China export biz, pulling up corn. Soybeans fall on China news, Brazil rain chances. Cattle make new lows but are they bottoming? Gold hits record highs. John Payne, Hedge Point Global Markets has more.

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Super El Niño is a superhero

Western FarmPress

A Super El Niño could bring much anticipated moisture to Kansas farmers this winter.

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