Sat.Nov 02, 2024

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RealAg on the Weekend: U.S. election impact, policy issues, and supply management, Nov 2, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses his trip to the Nutrien potash mine as well as the RealAgristudies survey data on which U.S. presidential candidate will have a better impact on Canadian agriculture. Haney is then joined by Justin Shepherd and Graeme Crosbie, both senior economists with Farm. Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!

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AI-Powered Carbon Robotics Secures $70 Million in High-Profile Series D Round

Global Agtech Initiative

The fast-growing company will direct the proceeds toward growing its capital-intensive LaserWeeder business. The post AI-Powered Carbon Robotics Secures $70 Million in High-Profile Series D Round appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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After a dry weekend, rain chances pick up

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF map shows that this weekend will be dry but rain chances pick up in midweek and increase further by the end of the week. The amounts of rain we get are not expected to be large but will be welcome nonetheless.

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The Impact of Cropping Systems on Agricultural Sustainability

Agric4profits

A cropping system refers to the way crops are cultivated and managed on agricultural land over time.

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Next generation speaks up about water’s future

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Aspiring young farmers share their perspectives on the future of water use and irrigation in the U.S.

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California Grants to Support Sustainable Pest Control Projects

ATTRA

The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that it is awarding $3 million for three projects through the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. The projects funded this year focus on a range of practices aimed at reducing reliance on pesticides. Each four-year grant is a collaborative effort between growers, pest control advisors, commodity groups, scientists, and other stakeholders.

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Collaboration Supporting Bigleaf Maple Syrup Development in Washington

ATTRA

Washington State University Extension foresters are working with regional collaborators to support the development of bigleaf maple syrup production in Washington. The project is funded by a Specialty Crop Block Grant. WSU Extension Forester Patrick Shults says the project will create a bigleaf maple sugaring school, as well as an online toolkit for producers.