Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Children have enjoyed playing with nesting dolls for years and years. You know the ones — where opening one doll leads to finding another, smaller doll inside. What does a delightful children’s toy have to do with pea aphids in lentil crops? Let’s explain. Pea aphids are parthenogenic and much like the beloved nesting dolls, Read More Children have enjoyed playing with nesting dolls for years and years.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The USDA has released its annual report on Household Food Security in the United States in 2023. The news is not good. What’s especially tragic is the reversal of the pandemic decline in food insecurity. Pandemic income support and higher SNAP benefits did exactly what they were supposed to. They reduced poverty. Congress, in its infinite wisdom, stopped those benefits.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Strange colours, whip tail ends, and misshapen leaves can all point to one thing: a micronutrient deficiency. While not overly common, a micronutrient deficient area of a field usually goes from not good to very bad very quickly. To unpack what micronutrient trouble to expect, how to identify different issues, and how and when to. Read More Strange colours, whip tail ends, and misshapen leaves can all point to one thing: a micronutrient deficiency.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Never thought I’d see the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Psychology Today , yet here we are. The Pacific’s regional genebank is set for more work on lesser-known crops. Too bad most of them won’t be able to go to Svalbard. How to make a genebank beautiful as well as sustainable. Australia has a rice genebank. For some reason. Bangladesh gets a new genebank.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Following on the heels of the introduction of its CR11 combine launch at Agritechnica in 2023, New Holland is now making many of the features from that flagship model available on its new companion CR10 combine. New Holland unveiled its CR10 at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa. In this report, New Holland cash. Read More Following on the heels of the introduction of its CR11 combine launch at Agritechnica in 2023, New Holland is now making many of the features from that flagship model avail

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USDA Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Herminia Gomez serves as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) liaison , working closely with Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Northeast. HSIs are colleges and universities where the total Hispanic enrollment is at least 25% of the total student population. USDA partners with these institutions to connect students, faculty and staff with professional development, workforce development and educational opportunities.

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Agri-tech

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr Chris Morgan has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship to carry forward his exciting investigations into the mysteries of meiosis. From October Dr Morgan will take the important first steps towards becoming an independent group leader at the John Innes Centre when he begins the eight-year Royal Society University Research Fellowship.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Medgene, a South Dakota company, says its avian flu vaccine for dairy could come early next year.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The NASS Mountain Region held a successful training retreat August 27-28 in Denver, Colorado, for NASDA field supervisors. Supervisors from Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, along with state statisticians and NASDA coordinators, came together for team-building activities and refresher training on key systems like iSolved and iHire.

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Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Insights from the model could help communities adopt more effective mitigation strategies to save lives and property The post UC Berkeley researchers simulate how wildfires spread through communities appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The toughness, grit and determination of a Firth, Neb., farmer who fell 40 feet from a grain bin and lived to tell the tale was part of the reason he survived and continues to farm today.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Advanced digital solutions offer a way to streamline field trials, accelerating time to market and reducing the number of required trials. The post 5 Reasons to Digitize Agronomic Field Trials appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A successful grower is one who can continue farming season after season, year after year.

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Caff

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Meet the trailblazing women who are revolutionizing technology for small farms, one ingenious solution at a time. Three women are paving the way forward and helping to define what appropriate technology innovation means for the small farm. Small farms are often overlooked in the innovation space due to their size and unique scale of operation but our small farmers are identifying solutions to problems every day.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

From water rights, to access to crop protection products and new markets, Kansas farmers share their thoughts.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As more farmers adopt precision agriculture techniques, the demand for sophisticated planting machinery is expected to grow exponentially. The post Planting Machinery Market to Surpass USD 34.7 Billion by 2032: A Look into the Future of Agricultural Innovation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A recent Prairie Farmer story prompted readers to ask whether the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the University of Illinois Foundation pay property taxes on the thousands of acres of farmland they own. Here’s a look.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Farmers can now upload data from their machinery into the platform to further enhance variable rate application. The post EOSDA Crop Monitoring Introduces New VRA Map Builder Feature for Precision Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cotton Spin: While the abandonment rate remained the same, USDA cut yield per harvested acre across nine states in their September WASDE report. Learn more, plus other adjustments reflected in this week's report.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Texas wine grape producers have enjoyed one of the best harvests of the past five years, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Corn Commentary: If your fields haven’t reached maturity yet, they should soon.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Winter can be a challenging season for cattle, but with the proper preparation, you can keep your herd healthy and thriving. As the cold months approach, it’s crucial to plan for everything from proper nutrition to shelter. By taking proactive steps today, you can avoid costly problems and ensure your cattle make it through winter […] The post Prepare Your Cattle Now for a Trouble-Free Winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Corn Pest Beat: Before reaching for more insecticides, consider cultural control options.

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Farming First

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr Dennis Beesigamukama from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) has received the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug Award. The post Norman E. Borlaug Award: Icipe’s Postdoctoral Fellow Named 2024 Recipient appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Mountain trek and boat ride add to students’ visit to country.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AgriLife Extension dairy specialist ‘whey’s in’ on the popular product and explains its rise to fame. The post From cheese byproduct to protein supplement: How whey became a nutritional ingredient appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Despite drought conditions, attendees will see ag innovation, tillage and tiling firsthand.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Perennial plants are a popular choice for many gardeners due to their longevity and seasonal appeal.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Boerboom Ag Resources crew has learned the ins and outs of transitioning to capitalize on consumer demand.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Plant germination is a crucial process in the life cycle of a plant, marking the transition from a dormant seed to an actively growing seedling.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ep. 23: Andy Castillo, technology and machinery editor, shares top tech and trends for farmers in this Shop Talk episode.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Fertilizers are essential for providing plants with the necessary nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Bean leaf beetles or aphids, harvest is the right time to reasses.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Biennial plants are a fascinating and unique category of plants that can offer a special touch to any garden.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at concerns expressed over drones built by DGI, a Chinese company.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The latest outlook from the National Hurricane Center shows that there are currently two areas of concern. The area in the central Atlantic is the remains of TS Gordon, currently not well organized but with the potential for redevelopment over the warm water there. Gordon is not a concern for us in the Southeast.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Demonstration set for Oct. 5 on California’s Central Coast.

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