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Glyphosate resistant lamb’s-quarters confirmed in Quebec

Real Agriculture

Glyphosate resistance has been confirmed in lamb’s-quarters in Quebec. The finding, which comes from the CÉROM grain research centre, is the first confirmation of glyphosate resistance in the annual weed anywhere in the world. University of Guelph research scientist Dr.

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What is the FDA’s food regulatory role anyway?

Food Politics

The keynote address at the Consumer Federation of America’s annual food policy conference was given by the FDA’s new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, James “Jim” Jones. He talked about his priorities and what he’s hoping the FDA will do. Fine. But in the Q and A, he was pushed repeatedly by Mike Jacobson (former head of CSPI) to say what the FDA would be doing to pressure the food industry to reduce salt in the food supply, something the FDA has promised to do for years with little progress

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The Agronomists, Ep 150: Designing on-farm field trials with Elizabeth Hawkins and Laura Schmidt

Real Agriculture

There’s no data better suited to a farm than data derived FROM that farm. Designing and executing an on-farm field trial can be incredibly valuable for informing changes in production practices, but it’s key that the trial be designed to deliver solid data. To tackle what it takes to get the most out of on-farm. Read More There’s no data better suited to a farm than data derived FROM that farm.

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Row Crops Fall on Weather with Funds Still Short: When Will That Change? And are Cattle Forming a Low?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Row crops fall on weather and planting progress. Funds are still short ahead of the growing season. When will that change? Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, has the answer on that and if the cattle market is bottoming.

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RealAg Radio: Land development, on-farm field trials, and HPAI surveillance, Apr 16, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio with host Lyndsey Smith! On this episode we will hear: Stewart Skinner, Ontario farmer, on housing and land development on Ontario farmland; Dr. Martin Appelt with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on HPAI in cattle including surveillance, testing, and more; A clip from. Read More Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio with host Lyndsey Smith!

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Brazil Makes First Ethanol for SAF

AgWeb Farm Journal

Many of the largest Brazilian mills have already been certified to make feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets official international and domestic standards.

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Tell state leaders: Don’t cut $27 million from local food & small farms!

Caff

Thank you for joining us to ensure small-scale farmers don’t get left out of this year’s State Budget and for pushing back against Governor Newsom’s proposed cuts to critical local food investments and emergency aid. Please help us get the word out about these requests through whatever channels you can. If you are social media inclined repost our call to action on instagram !

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Understanding the COMET-Planner Tool

ATTRA

By Cody Brown and Darron Gaus , NCAT Agriculture Specialists Carbon Farm Planning is a rewarding process for producers and conservation planners, as we “dig deep” and find all the potential carbon sinks and soil health practices that can be implemented across the landscape. Alongside great partners like Carbon Cycle Institute , we have developed a resilience planning framework to allow more farmers and ranchers here in Texas access to this holistic approach.

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Senate Ag Committee and South Dakota Producers Want "More Farm in the Farm Bill"

AgWeb Farm Journal

At farm bill listening session in South Dakota members of the Senate Ag Committee expressed optimism about getting a farm bill done yet in 2024 and putting more farm in the farm bill.

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National FFA advisor goes home

Western FarmPress

Travis Park, National FFA advisor and chairman of the National FFA board, returned to his home chapter in Indiana to address their 2024 spring banquet.

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Vilsack Plays the Political Card in New Farm Bill Debate

AgWeb Farm Journal

The RSC proposals include shutting off crop subsidies to farmers with more than $500,000 a year in adjusted gross income, requiring growers to pay a larger share of the premium for subsidized crop insurance.

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FP Next: Finding affordable health care coverage

Western FarmPress

Ep. 12: What are the best health care insurance options, and how can farmers find plans without leaving the farm?

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Varda and TrueFootprint Partner to Support Smallholder Farmers with Field Data and EUDR Compliance

Global Agtech Initiative

TrueFootprint incorporates Varda’s Global FieldID to support 10 million smallholder farmers with field data mapping and EUDR compliance. The post Varda and TrueFootprint Partner to Support Smallholder Farmers with Field Data and EUDR Compliance appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Mark your calendar for recycling chemical jugs

Western FarmPress

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will recycle pest control product jugs this summer. Check out all the locations and dates in July and August.

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GROWMARK Partners with Intelinair to Advance Position as Digital Agronomic Leader

Global Agtech Initiative

The partnership introduces myFS Agronomy, leveraging data analytics to offer precise crop intelligence for data-driven decision-making throughout the season. The post GROWMARK Partners with Intelinair to Advance Position as Digital Agronomic Leader appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Coverage is key piece to weed puzzle

Western FarmPress

The amount of herbicide that actually reaches the target, especially with postemergence herbicide applications, can greatly influence the level of weed control.

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Ecorobotix’s ARA Crop Sprayer Prepares for Global Impact on Vegetable Production in 2024

Global Agtech Initiative

From meticulously weeding California lettuce fields to detecting potato regrowth in Dutch onion fields, ARA continues to prove itself in versatility and efficiency. The post Ecorobotix’s ARA Crop Sprayer Prepares for Global Impact on Vegetable Production in 2024 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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How to navigate water restrictions for herbicide applications

Western FarmPress

Water restrictions in some Iowa locations may prompt pesticide applicators to use alternative water sources. Here’s how to manage this situation.

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In Her Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Fellow Finds Purpose in Motivating the Next Generation

USDA Blog

Since 1998, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts through E. Kika De La Garza Fellowships. Participants travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with leaders at USDA agencies and learn about opportunities available to their respective institutions and students.

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Kansas wheat farmers keeping an eye on the crop

Western FarmPress

Farmers and crop scouts detail crop conditions across the state’s wheat fields in April.

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Research that reaches everyone

AgriLife Today

Students from all disciplines gain opportunities with new Undergraduate Student Research Program White coats, labs, microscopes, chemical reactions and science are typically associated with the word “research.” But research occurs in all 15 departments within the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. From economics, ethical leadership, livestock, communications and water quality, research.

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Path to greener pastures this summer

Western FarmPress

Pasture looking patchy? Boost drought-stricken forage fields by planting these three grasses or a popular summer legume.

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Winter cereals field day will be April 30 in Thrall

AgriLife Today

Variety tours, results on wheat, oats, barley on the agenda The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a winter cereals field day at the Stiles Farm Foundation in Thrall on April 30. The free event begins with in-person registration and breakfast tacos at 8:30 a.m. at the complex headquarters, 5700 Farm-to-Market Road 1063. The. Read More → The post Winter cereals field day will be April 30 in Thrall appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farm policy levels playing field

Western FarmPress

In a global marketplace, farm policy helps level the playing field for U.S. agricultural producers.

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Hogzilla or Jaws? Wild Pigs Kill More People Than Sharks, Shocking Research Reveals

AgWeb Farm Journal

Hogzilla or Jaws?

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Soy insect spray a crowd favorite

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Team InsectiSoy wins the People’s Choice Award for soy-based products at Purdue’s Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

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Grains Continue to Slide on Weather, Planting Pace: Cattle Try to Rally for a Second Day

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains see technical selling pressure from weather. Cattle try to extend gains a second day so is HPAI fear subsiding? Hogs higher. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures, has insight.

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Grant aids methane research in dairy cattle

Western FarmPress

Four universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and USDA are collaborating to reduce methane produced by dairy cows.

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Wheat leaf rust and stripe rust an emerging problem statewide

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and weather Report – April 23, 2024 While recent rains have been a boon to many crops in the state, they have also presented an unfortunate emerging issue with wheat rust development throughout the state, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists. After years of drought, the moisture from recent rains coupled. Read More → The post Wheat leaf rust and stripe rust an emerging problem statewide appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Working capital analysis for your farm business

Western FarmPress

Keep in mind: Top-level managers maintain working capital to expenses at a level of 50 percent, or about one half of the year’s expenses.

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Call for Nominations: The 2025 Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize

Farming First

Nominations are now open for the Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize, offering a $2M prize to a single winner dedicated to the food system. The post Call for Nominations: The 2025 Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize appeared first on Farming First.

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Farm Progress America, April 16, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson gives an update on the Smokehouse Creek Fire which devastated the Texas Panhandle destroying homes, farms and ranches.

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The Blueberry Style: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The blueberry style is a slender, tube-like structure that connects the stigma, the receptive tip of the female reproductive organ (pistil), to the ovary within

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Rinsing rice not necessary

Western FarmPress

No need to rinse: Rice processing - a clean, sustainable and tasty proposition.

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AgDay Markets Now: Matt Bennett Says Grains are Suffering from a Lack of Buying Enthusiasm

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgMarket.Net's Matt Bennett says the grain markets are suffering from a lack of buying enthusiasm due to the bearish supplies.

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Why equipment prices are trending lower

Western FarmPress

Analysts see “huge decrease in auction value of planters.

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The Breadfruit Fruits: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Breadfruit fruits are large, round or oblong fruits that grow on the breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis), a tropical tree native to the Pacific Islands.