Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
BMO has committed $1 million to the Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to lead a new program to change how society perceives and interacts with the food system. The Simpson Centre says the program, Ag Literacy for Healthier People and Planet, will help build.
USDA Blog
JULY 5, 2024
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, Bryan Hallman was surrounded by agriculture but had little exposure to the industry at school. He realized he was interested in pursuing a career in agriculture during his senior year of high school when a teacher told him about the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
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Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
What’s the difference between targeted spraying and spot spraying? Chris Hansen, small grains agronomist with John Deere, says that it’s important to distinguish between a small-scale, handheld spot spray pass and the technology and field-level equipment required for targeted spray applications. There are also different levels of targeted spray offered by several companies, from the.
Agri-tech
JULY 5, 2024
Questions on flower colour posed more than a century ago have been resolved by new research. A collaboration between the John Innes Centre and Plant & Food Research, Palmerston, New Zealand, used historical archives and modern molecular analysis to shed new light on the work of Erwin Baur, an early advocate for the new science of genetics. German scientist Baur was fascinated by garden.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
Farmers and ranchers are responsible for managing the land they own or rent, including ecologically sensitive areas such as riparian areas and wetlands. These areas aren’t always easy to identify, and some of these areas may currently be cultivated and producing crops. Each province has its own goals on conservation of different areas, and there.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
As of June 25, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council reports that 99 of the 100 counties in the state are currently being affected by drought.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
While small plot research allows for well-controlled studies, it can be challenging for farmers to implement new findings at a farm scale. Variability in environment, soil, topography and equipment can change the outcome of practices that may have worked very well in small plots. One way to solve the issues experienced by growers when implementing. Read More While small plot research allows for well-controlled studies, it can be challenging for farmers to implement new findings at a farm scale.
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Berkeley Blog
JULY 5, 2024
Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found. The post UC Berkeley study finds arsenic, lead, other toxic metals in tampons appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Looking for the latest and greatest in agriculture? Check out the Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29, in Boone, Iowa.
Modern Farmer
JULY 5, 2024
This current strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu) is causing problems. It’s been detected in nearly 97 million birds in commercial or backyard flocks , with another 9,500 wild birds confirmed infected. In birds, it can cause coughing and breathing trouble, swelling and, ultimately, death. And despite the name, bird flu doesn’t only impact birds.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Soybean Watch: Does early temperature stress provide benefits for soybeans? Don’t judge yield potential by plant height.
Global Agtech Initiative
JULY 5, 2024
The current funding round supports eAgronom's mission to help farmers make a profitable transition to sustainable food production. The post eAgronom Secures €10M to Expand Sustainable Ag Program in Partnership with Food and Banking Sectors appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Accounting for grain production and yield losses from flooding in 1993 took seven months. Will USDA act quicker this year?
Farming First
JULY 5, 2024
A wave of extreme weather has led to a climate crisis mounting strain on agriculture, food security and access to safe water across Burundi. A program by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is, however, helping over 2,000 farmers adapt through nature-based solutions. The post Burundi’s Fishers and Farmers Adapt to Climate Crisis appeared first on Farming First.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Farm & Family: Changes that are made to the trust must conform with the material purpose of the trust, and the changes must be something that a court would otherwise be authorized to approve.
Agwired
JULY 5, 2024
This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. The CPAMS gathers information to understand why people choose to use different conservation practices, and whether they continue to use practices over time.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Farmstead Forest: There is perhaps no better wildfire prevention tool than grazing cows and calves to reduce fuel load.
Far Eastern Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
Noodles are made from wheat flour which are then dried, shaped and packaged, for example, as instant noodles In the beginning steps, water is present and could lead to problems such as dough clogging the machines, quality issues, or even worse, downtime for the plant. Controlling the moisture becomes vital, and the Hydro-Mix XT is installed inline in the process (an explosive atmosphere version is also available).
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Our best opportunities in the 2024 corn market may be as gone as the July 4th parades.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
A July 15th tax return filing deadline is looming for small and medium-sized businesses across Canada who could be eligible for the federal carbon tax rebate announced in the federal budget in April. An estimated 600 thousand Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), including farms that are incorporated, could be eligible to receive more than $2.5 billion.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Missouri-Kansas Crop Progress: It’s the midway point in the growing season and here’s where the crop stands for Week 6.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
It was a busy holiday week for BBQs both in Canada and the United States. The holidays, combined with a plant closure in Kansas, all amount to less beef being processed this week. While there wasn’t a report from USDA on Thursday, markets closed Wednesday night with choice cutout at six and a half dollars. Read More It was a busy holiday week for BBQs both in Canada and the United States.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
In addition to record highs, the price difference between the Southern and Northern fed cattle markets continues to widen.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this special Friday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Billy Beaudry of St.Hyacinthe, Q.C.; Brendan Uruski of Zbaraz, Man.; Scott Hepworth of Assiniboine, Sask.; and, Shaune Harty of Foremost, Alta. Plus, we will hear eastern agronomist Holly. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this special Friday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Ideas of sufficient supplies may weigh on grain prices in the short term.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Through the Garden Gate: You can plant peas, lettuce, carrots, green beans and several other veggies through mid-August.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Take a spin through the grocery store if you haven’t lately.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Series, Part 1: Delta Farm Press asks four farmers four questions throughout the growing season.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
As hay condition comes into question, take a closer look at your harvested bales.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Young Dakota Living: Manage digital storage and data, give yourself a break from devices.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
When the weather turns hot and dry, poisonous weeds can take over a pasture.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Tractor Supply’s retreat on diversity initiatives has black farmers fuming.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
The wealth and land transfer is happening now in the cattle world, just look at the sales.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Corn Pest Beat: Early identification and control of tar spot is vital to protect yields.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Ohio Bits: A free tour of organic and ecological farms, plus several educational workshops, are planned.
Western FarmPress
JULY 5, 2024
Calistoga producers say the natural gas is more reliable than the electric grid.
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