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

Provincial grain grower organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario have pledged a total of $13.4 million toward construction of Cereals Canada’s proposed Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) in downtown Winnipeg, Man.

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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

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nufarm’s Valtera EZ and Fierce EZ fall applied herbicides! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Courtney Stephenson for a spotlight interview for Nufarm talking about Valtera and Fierce EZ; Greg Cherewyk with Pulse Canada about the removal of. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nufarm’s Valtera EZ and Fierce EZ fall applied herbi

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Letter Dear Chairmen Wyden and Smith, Ranking Members Crapo and Neal: The undersigned American agricultural and food organizations write to urge you to promptly advance legislation to reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and restore certainty amongst key trading partners of the United States. Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed roughly $1.530 trillion to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 and help support over 22 million jobs, so our united voi

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Corn growers in eastern Canada have a new tool in their pest management toolbox with the registration of VT4PRO with RNAi technology from Bayer Crop Science. The company says the trait will deliver the latest in corn rootworm defence, with above-ground control and effective root protection, providing a broad spectrum of defence for growers against. Read More Corn growers in eastern Canada have a new tool in their pest management toolbox with the registration of VT4PRO with RNAi technology from B

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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Nina Prater Sometimes cause and effect are easy to understand. Habitat destruction, for example, obviously leads to a decline for those creatures that depend on that habitat. Less milkweed means fewer monarch butterflies. Cause, effect. But sometimes the cause and effect are not immediately apparent. Take this example outlined in a recent study by Dr.

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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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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

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

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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

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

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Nearly 300 Farmers Union members from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to advocate for family farmers and a strong Farm Bill as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course of the week, Farmers Union members attended hundreds of Congressional meetings and met with more than a dozen federal agencies. 24 Wisconsin Farmers Union members were among those taking part in the NFU Fly-In.

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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

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

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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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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, typically released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. The next few months have the potential to make a huge impact on global food systems. Last week, I was in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa Food Systems Forum, where folks from around the continent and the globe discussed practical ways to move Africa’s food systems forward.

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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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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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Agritech NZ

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We are excited to announce the formation of our new Executive Council (EC), bringing together a dynamic team committed to driving our vision forward. The post AgriTechNZ News: A New Chapter with our Executive Council – September 2024 appeared first on AgriTech New Zealand.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Time magazine recently posted a story on how you can protect your home during a hurricane. Most of these ideas are things we have discussed before, but since we still have half the hurricane season to go, it’s worth repeating.

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American Farmland

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For more than a year and a half, Harol Gonzalez Gallardo has partnered with NRCS in California to support historically underserved farming communities. As AFT’s California Agricultural Specialist, Harol applies his skills to farmers who might not otherwise get the technical support needed for their climate resilience and business viability.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Audrey Kolde , NCAT Agriculture Specialist As a nongenerational farmer, most of my agricultural experiences before entering the field of farming and food systems had huge impacts on my decision to farm, from childhood memories of wild blackberries to college-age harvesting of carrots. I love direct seeding crops; it feels like an act of faith that the seeds won’t fail, or the weeds won’t choke them out.

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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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