Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
With harvest underway across Canada, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is welcoming a four-year renewal of funding from the Government of Canada. A $100 million grant announced by Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on Thursday extends the long-running agreement that sees donations to the charity — many coming from farms and agribusinesses — matched by.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest is “A national think tank on nutrition” in India, “consisting of independent experts in epidemiology, human nutrition, community nutrition and paediatrics, medical education, administration, social work and management.” This group is calling for regulation of unhealthy ultra-processed foods. This new report gives examples of food product ads , (50 of them) by method of appeal along with what information is concealed.
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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As far as averages go, the 2024 harvest season is chugging along around the average for most provinces. But like most averages, the number doesn’t tell the whole story. Some farmers are fully caught up with what’s ready, even though early indications were for an earlier than normal harvest.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Seasonality is a big part of the conversation in this week’s Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. In the last few years, the markets have been trending towards higher prices, however as we start to steady out we are likely to start seeing a little more seasonality return to the cattle. Read More Seasonality is a big part of the conversation in this week’s Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Summer annuals are not your typical cover crop species choice, but they can work well in specific growing scenarios such as in wet spots or pivot corners.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. government has moved a step closer to imposing duties on imports of generic 2,4-D herbicide from China and India, raising concerns among farm groups about future North American supplies of the herbicide. Corteva Agriscience filed a petition earlier this year calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D into the U.S.
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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith takes over the host seat today and is joined by RealAg’s Kelvin Heppner and Ontario farmer and podcast host, Andrew Campbell for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: An update on China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola; Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
John Jones fills the long-vacant Extension agronomist position, ready to launch into statewide nutrient research for Illinois farmers.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Strategic alignment drives acquisition of Bloomfield Robotics Inc. to provide specialty crop monitoring services one plant at a time. The post Kubota Makes Move To Ramp Up Its Ag Tech Capability appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Farm Progress editors and staff found products to help with livestock feeding, water filtration, farm safety and more at HHD24.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part blog series. Our first post in this series explored initial themes from the Census, while this post offers a deeper dive into conservation practices. Our next post in the series will explore what the Census shows us about local and regional food systems. In early 2024, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Market leader in agricultural positioning solutions will attend one of the main events focused on agricultural robotics. The post Hexagon to Showcase Autonomy and Positioning Solutions at FIRA USA appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Farmers facing dire economic situations need a new farm bill and financial assistance.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Deal will deliver FarmWise's Vulcan precision weeding and cultivation implement to vegetable growers in the Southwest regions of the U.S. The post FarmWise, RDO Equipment Form Exclusive Partnership to Revolutionize Precision Weeding in Specialty Crops appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Soybean Watch: One bare spot from voles may be unsightly, but it’s a vast improvement over last season.
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Once again, the summer break came and went in a blink of an eye. As we enter the time of year when students return to the classroom, all of us at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer encouragement at every step of the journey.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Faith, farming and overcoming challenges: How a Missouri farmer started his operation from scratch.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Rivulis, a leader in innovative micro-irrigation solutions, takes pride in being the world’s first irrigation company to introduce […] The post Rivulis Launches Advanced AI Technology for Micro-Irrigation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Lee Schulz and Dan Thomson share top strategies for cattle producers in a booming market at Husker Harvest Days.
West Texas Livestock
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The fall season can be problematic for a beef producer. As you go into it after a dry, hot summer, the entire herd may be stressed. The combination of high heat, short grass, and low water tanks can stress cattle and make them more prone to disease. This time of year can be a problem […] The post Fall season challenges: how to keep your cattle healthy appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Make your voice heard about water issues that affect you.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The post How one chemical engineering student came to thrive at Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Healthy and reproductively sound cattle are key to a successful breeding season.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Las políticas estrictas del estado contra las emisiones han reducido la exposición a la contaminación atmosférica por partículas finas menos de 2,5 micrómetros (PM2,5 por sus siglas en inglés) en un 65% desde el 2000. Sin embargo, las comunidades étnicas con bajos ingresos siguen respirando el aire más contaminado. The post California ha mejorado la calidad del aire, pero persisten las desigualdades raciales/étnicas appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The annual farm show brought out the crowds — and many new products.
Agri-tech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Recent discovery of the Ug99 wheat stem rust strain in Nepal has once again emphasised the need for vigilance to protect Nepal’s third most important food crop from any large-scale outbreaks of this devastating wheat disease.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Higher Ground: Get rid of the distractions. Then you can better spread the word to others.
AgriLife Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology to expand research, teaching for students The post New faculty brings global mindset to conservation science programs appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Concern for ash trees increases as invasive pest discovered in state.
Organic Farming Research
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Discover how Technical Note 12 enhances access to conservation programs for organic farms. Learn how to use it and get tips for working with your NRCS office. The post Why Technical Note 12 is such a big deal appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Montgomery County fourth graders get a head start on conservation knowledge.
Agwired
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Corn production is down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023, according to the Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn production is down 1 percent from last year, forecast at 15.2 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to increase their production 10 percent from 2023, forecast at 4.59 billion bushels; cotton production is up 20 percent from 2023 at 14.5 million 480-pound bales.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Prairie Post: Greater respect for wasps comes once adverse reactions are experienced.
ATTRA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As part of National Public Radio’s week dedicated to coverage of food and climate, a story highlighted small, Black-owned farms in the Gulf South that are choosing crops and farming practices with the climate in mind. For example, Louisiana farmer Hilery Gobert grows diverse crops, utilizes cover crops, and produces rice using drip irrigation rather than flooding fields.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at the 2025 Clean Fuel Production Tax credit which goes into effect Jan. 1. The problem is no one knows what feed stock will qualify and that has ag concerned.
ATTRA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2024. MDA is particularly interested in perspectives from diverse communities.
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