Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corteva Agriscience has announced its intentions to take a bold step into the hybrid wheat market. After decades of tantalizing potential, many industry players have thrown in the towel on the promise of winter wheat, but Corteva says its new proprietary hybrid system marks a “crucial step-change” and is expected to deliver a “new floor… Read More Corteva Agriscience has announced its intentions to take a bold step into the hybrid wheat market.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

'Your brain is not designed to be hit. It's as simple as that.' The post Watch a UC Berkeley neurologist explain how concussions really work appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed was a troublesome chore for growers and agronomists. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough says he hates to sound like a broken record but best… Read More Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed wa

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The first step in mitigating SCN in your fields is to know if the pest is there in the first place.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Trade-focused agri-food industries are hailing the successful conclusion of negotiations of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), announced by the Prime Minister’s Office November 15. “CAFTA has long supported Canada’s efforts to reach agreement on a CEPA with Indonesia, with its population of some 275 million people and growing middle class,” says Greg Northey,… Read More Trade-focused agri-food industries are hailing the successful conclusion of negotiations

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Traders, pondering the impact of presidential campaign promises, drive down soybean prices.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headlands. In this report from Agri-Trade at Red Deer, Alta., Derek Molnar of Degelman Industries discusses the company’s new Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper (HDSR) that he says is built heavy but simplified, is easy-to-use and offers… Read More Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headla

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Canada’s red meat industry is preparing to open an advocacy office in Beijing, with the goal of increasing the presence of Canadian pork and beef in the Chinese market. The Canadian Meat Advocacy Office will be a collaboration between the Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Pork Council, and Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Staff at the office, which… Read More Canada’s red meat industry is preparing to open an advocacy office in Beijing, with the goal of increasing the presence of Canadian pork an

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The spotted lanternfly sports a pinkish, black-pokey-dotted look when its wings are folded. When it spreads those wings, though, it reveals a dramatic black, white and red underwing.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The North American renewable fuel industry is waiting for answers from both the outgoing and incoming administrations in the U.S. to big policy questions that will have a major impact on future demand for crops as feedstocks. President-elect Trump’s nominee for leading the Environmental Protection Agency — New York congressman Lee Zeldin — has a history… Read More The North American renewable fuel industry is waiting for answers from both the outgoing and incoming administrations in the U.S. to

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Wade Lowery is transparent about the pressures accompanying the blessing of having a rich ranching heritage. Coupled with his family legacy is the fear of failing and circumstances out of his control. Learn how he's managing his mental health and coping with the pressure.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Josh Linville with StoneX on the fertilizer markets; Charles Baron with FBN on using AI for agronomy; Bergen Nelson with John Deere on harvesting technology to ease pressure on the operator; and, Hear a spotlight interview with… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

New partnership supports early-stage agricultural technology startups.

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Daily Yonder

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This story was originally published by Grist. For farmers, planning for spring begins in the fall. That’s when seeds go into the ground. Later, if all goes well, roots begin to grow, followed by shoots and leaves. But that only happens when there’s enough water. “Unfortunately, there’s a lot of seeds that get sown in the fall, and without rain, they’re not going to germinate,” said Amy Hepworth, owner of Hepworth Farms, a seventh-generation family farm located just off the Hudson River in New Yo

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last minute push by longtime ag leader likely not enough to deliver a farm bill in 2024.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As farming faces increasing pest challenges, AI provides a powerful solution by improving pest control with accuracy and efficiency. The post AI and Pest Management: Protecting Yields with Smart Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Salute Soil Health: If you did not get some or all your cover crops in the ground this fall, you still have time to reap the benefits of spring-planted covers.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This story is part of a partnership between Verite News and Modern Farmer. Verite News is nonprofit news outlet covering New Orleans. You can read more of their work here. Chekeita Strong stood up in front of a crowd in New Orleans last April, introduced herself, and began giving instructions. There were about 70 people in the space, a wooden deck inside of New Orleans City Park.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From the Field: The new research program will help farmers provide answers for other farmers.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Diverting focus to a new market strains leadership teams and increases operational complexity, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Why Distraction Is the Most Overlooked Issue for Agtech Companies Struggling with Global Expansion appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Why are calf and stock prices jumping?

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

AgGateway wrapped up another successful annual meeting last week in Austin, Texas. “We’ve had increase in attendance, increase in registrations, increase in in sponsorship. It’s been just a solid year for the conference,” said AgGateway CEO Brent Kemp. “The conversations, the energy, the discussions and debates that we fostered here have all been super.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Annual distributions from the endowment will support university research, instruction.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Verbena flowers, scientifically known as Verbena officinalis, belong to the Verbenaceae family and are native to the Americas and Europe. They are widely admired for their vibrant, colorful blooms, making them a popular choice in gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. Verbena flowers are typically small, with five-petaled blossoms that grow in dense clusters.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Between the Fencerows: Farmer figures 21,000 feet of drainage upgrades and repairs add about 6 acres of productivity.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Sunflowers, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus, are one of the most recognizable and beloved flowers worldwide. These tall, bright, and cheerful plants are part of the Asteraceae family and are native to North America. The sunflower is known for its large, daisy-like flower head that can grow up to several feet in height.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corn volume inches slightly higher, with soybeans and wheat down week-over-week.

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Farming First

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The climate champions included four innovative initiatives building climate resilience in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati. The post Climate Champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati Recognised at COP29 appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the American Farm Bureau Federation and Illinois Farm Bureau Federation that tore apart last week.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

B.C. Premier David Eby is bringing back a familiar face to represent agriculture in his new cabinet. Lana Popham was sworn in as B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture and Food as Eby unveiled his cabinet on Monday following the narrow win for his incumbent NDP in the provincial election last month. Popham served as B.C.’s ag… Read More B.C. Premier David Eby is bringing back a familiar face to represent agriculture in his new cabinet.

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

On Monday, with only weeks before the end of this session of Congress, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) at last released the text of her nearly 1400 page farm bill the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. According to Sen. Stabenow, the bill includes funding from the IRA. “This bill will roll the historic investment we made in the Inflation Reduction Act into the farm bill baseline for the future,” she said on the Senate floor. “We take dollars

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Regenerative grazing that builds soil health and improves water infiltration and storage holds great promise for livestock producers coping with unpredictable climatic conditions, but it has been slow to catch on in the southern United States. In four states, though, this practice is gaining traction. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) recently concluded a three-year project through its Soil for Water program, funded by Southern SARE, whose goal was to identify practical and r

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. USDA is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) , a program that has seen record demand in response to historic funding provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

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American Farmland

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

AFT’s Farms Under Threat: 2040 report, Georgia was identified as one of the states most at risk for the loss of farmland to real estate development. Because of the limited capacity for ACEP-ALE and the need to work diligently to conserve the state’s most important farmland, AFT entered into a partnership with NRCS to provide assistance to the state easement specialist through technical work, partner communications, and outreach.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mike Pearson was at the farm broadcaster's conference and the lack of the 45Z tax credit which is tied to renewable fuels.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Applications are due by January 30, 2025. As part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) 2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program , approximately $1 million in funding is available under the People’s Garden Initiative through USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The program will fund projects that support community-based gardens promoting sustainable agriculture practices that benefit people and wildlife.

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Agri-tech

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Our Friday Seminar on 22nd November at 11:30am is Mechanisms of Interactions in a Plant-Plant Pathosystem with Professor Steven Runo, Kenyatta University Location: Merton Auditorium and Zoom (please register to attend virtually: [link] Speaker: Steven Runo, Kenyatta University Bio: Steven Runo is a Professor of Molecular Biology at Kenyatta University.

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