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Overcoming the Senate roadblock on Bill C-234 and pushing for fact-based bills on animal transport

Real Agriculture

Editor’s note: this audio was recorded during the day on Tuesday, November 21, prior to the Senate sitting for the day. We will update the story as details become available. Conservative shadow minister for agriculture John Barlow is pushing to see Canadian senators finally hold the final vote on Bill C-234, the bill that will. Read More Editor’s note: this audio was recorded during the day on Tuesday, November 21, prior to the Senate sitting for the day.

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Some good news (for a change)

Food Politics

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, government agencies are, at long last, taking action on food issues. Two examples: I. The Federal Trade Commission has issued warning letters to trade associatiions and dietitian-influencers they paid to promote sugar and aspartame on social media. The letter to AmeriBev detail concerns about posts on Instagram and TikTok by Valerie Agyeman , Nichole Andrews , Leslie Bonci , Keri Gans , Stephanie Grasso , Cara Harbstreet , Andrea Miller , Idr

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The Agronomists, Ep 132: Good data vs bad data decisions with Jeremy Boychyn and Paul Hermans

Real Agriculture

Small variances add up when it comes to data — a few percentage points difference could mean choosing the wrong variety or leaving huge bushels on the table. But what makes for strong data and why does it matter so much? From trial designs and reps, to site selection, and the importance of calibrating equipment, Read More Small variances add up when it comes to data — a few percentage points difference could mean choosing the wrong variety or leaving huge bushels on the table.

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Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Flourish Amidst Soaring Food Insecurity and Inflation in the U.S.

Food Tank

Pay-what-you-can farm stands are gaining traction as food insecurity and inflation continue to impact eaters across the United States. While prioritizing food access, the pay-what-you-can model also encourages consumer autonomy, dignity, and community across a range of socioeconomic groups. “We’re able to provide such high-quality produce that anybody can shop,” Javier Guerrero, President and CEO of Coastal Roots Farm, one of the first farms to open a pay-what-you-can initiative, tells Food Tank

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Augmented autonomy ensures robots operate safely

Real Agriculture

One of the keys to the evolution and adoption of agricultural robots is to ensure the machines can meet safety standards while working autonomously. At Agritechnica ’23 in Germany, French robot manufacturer Naïo Technologies announced that its robots will now be available with augmented autonomy — what the company describes as revolutionary technology that allows.

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Comments on Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

NASDA

Comment RE: Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review (ITA–2023–0010) Dear Assistant Secretary Wang: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the International Trade Administration’s Change of Circumstance Review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on raw honey from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) to examine whether Vietnam remains a non-market econ

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Who fills your holiday plate? Farmers

Western FarmPress

Belly up to the table and savor some of these six Missouri farm families’ best flavors.

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BioSafe Systems gets key label for Ariz. leafy greens

Western FarmPress

Permit enables treatment of agricultural irrigation water to control human health pathogens.

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KC Fed: Credit Conditions For Livestock Producers To Improve, Deteriorate For Crop Farmers

AgWeb Farm Journal

Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.

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Reimagining water research in Kansas

Western FarmPress

New multi-institutional Kansas Water Institute launches at Kansas State University.

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Port of South Louisiana Top Export Port for U.S. Grain Even with Historic Drought

AgWeb Farm Journal

The port of South Louisiana is the number one export port for grain by volume in the U.S., so it's important for U.S. farmers getting their product to export markets.

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Drought conditions hit Christmas tree farmers

Western FarmPress

With little or no rain for Mississippi since late August drought, conditions range from severe to exceptional.

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USDA’s Updated Plant Hardiness Map Shows Where Growing Zones Are Warming 

Modern Farmer

Knowing the precise time to get annual plants into the ground and whether or not a perennial will grow in a given location is often buried in local community lore, but the US Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness zone map is used by millions of growers to help determine which plants are likely to thrive in a location. This first version was released in the early 1900s and refined multiple times.

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How well did you manage crop residue this fall?

Western FarmPress

Salute Soil Health: A postharvest inspection of residue cover can yield important details.

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Complete List of Different Types of Cat Breeds

Agric4profits

The list of recognized types of cat breeds (the different cat types) that can be found worldwide will be listed and discussed in this article with pictures.

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Why you should consider investing in off-farm real estate

Western FarmPress

Diversify your portfolio with non-ag properties to create paper losses and passive income

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Soybeans Hold SA Weather Premium, Corn and Wheat Follow with Corrective Buying: Funds Sell Livestock

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains up with soybeans adding Brazil wx premium, corn follows and wheat saw corrective buying. Cattle see long funds selling on any strength, while hogs fall. DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, joins us from the tractor.

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Policy quick hits: More incentives for beginning farmers

Western FarmPress

Also: Cheaper Thanksgiving meals, help for non-English speakers, and bio innovation.

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Bane berry Flowers – All You Need to Know About

Agric4profits

Bane berry Flowers (Actaea spicata) are perfect for cool, shaded spots; the Bane berry brings a holiday-inspired look to your garden.

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Who's buying rural Southwest real estate?

Western FarmPress

Is it farmers and ranchers or foreign or domestic investors buying land in the rural Southwest?

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Guides to Seasonal Planting and Harvesting

Agric4profits

Seasonal planting and harvesting guides are like nature's calendar for growing fruits and vegetables.

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Timing pushes cattle on feed inventory higher

Western FarmPress

Placements of cattle into feedlots during October 2023 totaled 2.2 million head, which was 3.8% above October 2022.

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How to Compost: Composting Techniques and Benefits

Agric4profits

Want to learn how to compost? Compost is a special thing used in farming. It's like magic food for plants.

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790,000 birds culled in Oregon over HPAI

Western FarmPress

New outbreaks confirmed at two commercial operations as disease spreads throughout West.

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Pest Control Methods for Crops

Agric4profits

Pest control for crops is essential for farmers to protect their plants from harmful insects, rodents, and diseases.

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Is ‘store and ignore’ a game-winning marketing strategy?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: 6 ways to take advantage of opportunities and make the best grain marketing decisions.

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The Benefits of Farm-To-Table and Local Food Movements

Agric4profits

Farm-To-Table and Local Food Movements are all about getting fresh, healthy food from the farm to your table.

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Farm Progress America, November 21, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the cost of this year's Thanksgiving dinner.

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Livestock Farming Best Practices Guide

Agric4profits

Livestock farming is when people raise animals for various purposes, like food, clothing, or other products.

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What’s next for sunflowers in 2024?

Western FarmPress

Sunflower Extra: National Association shares outlook for the crop in the next year.

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6 Health Benefits of Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum)

Agric4profits

Devil’s Claw is scientifically known as Harpagophytum.

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What are the limits? Irrigate within water allocations

Western FarmPress

Irrigators and the Natural Resources District in arid northwest Nebraska want to preserve their groundwater.

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Farm-To-Table Movement and Local Food Sourcing

Agric4profits

The Farm-To-Table Movement and Local Food Sourcing are important ideas that have changed the way we think about the food we eat.

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Match seed treatment decision to each field

Western FarmPress

Soybean Pest Beat: Assess the risk of sudden death syndrome field by field and manage accordingly.

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Environmental economist joins Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Economics

AgriLife Today

Li has interests in environmental economics, non-market valuation, land conservation and environmental justice The Department of Agricultural Economics in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has added an environmental economist to its faculty. Liqing Li, Ph.D., previously an assistant professor in the economics department at California State University, Fullerton, has joined the.

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Tax Tip: 100% bonus depreciation is being phased down

Western FarmPress

Using bonus depreciation to offset gains on the trade of assets may not work going forward.

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Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

USDA Blog

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24) — a time to raise global understanding around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and what is being done to tackle it. This year’s theme is “ preventing antimicrobial resistance together ” and that is exactly what the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doing.