Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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Poll: What should the government do about a rail strike?

Real Agriculture

About 80 per cent of farmers in Western Canada are concerned about the impacts of a rail strike and just over 55 per cent of Ontario farmers feel the same, according to the late July Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index. I, for one, am a little surprised the number isn’t higher, but the survey was sent.

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Weekend reading: refrigeration!

Food Politics

This book was sent to me by its publisher (Penguin) and was it ever fun to read. Twilley’s subtitle says it all. She connects it to everything. I particularly enjoyed two things in this book: its broad scope, from home ice boxes to economic development in Rwanda, and her personal experiences visiting icy cold packing plants, storage facilities, trucks, and seed vaults on the Faroe Islands.

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80% of farmers in Western Canada are concerned about the impact of a rail strike

Real Agriculture

With an unprecedented rail strike involving both CPKC and CN Rail possible as early as August 22, 2024, Canadian farmers are bracing for a major disruption in grain, fertilizer, and fuel movement unlike anything ever seen before. In July, RealAgristudies asked Canadian farmers about their overall level of concern regarding a potential strike. Eighty per.

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Opinion: Farm Forward’s Investigation Into Alexandre Farms and the Greenwashing of Large-scale Dairy

Modern Farmer

Industrial-scale dairy wants you to believe that they can turn cows’ milk green. As US milk consumption continues its decades-long drop , industrial dairy is increasingly desperate to hold on to environmentally-minded consumers who aren’t buying what it is selling. When you see a carton of milk at the grocery store with claims like “regenerative” or “carbon neutral,” you should feel as alarmed as you’d be by someone trying to sell you a literal glass of green

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Canadian farmers feeling negative on finances, but more willing to make capital investments

Real Agriculture

As the Canadian harvest season gets underway, there’s a noticeable shift in farmer sentiment across the country. That’s according to the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, gathered in July from over 500 farmers. Justin Funk and Shaun Haney, co-founders of RealAgristudies, are here to unpack the July 2024 results, touching on key topics such as.

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Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!

Food Tank

Family farms are the backbone of our food system. More than 90 percent of farms—about 500 million—are run either by individual or family labor! More than 1.5 billion people worldwide are involved in family farming, and these operations produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, according to U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data.

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Industry’s largest grain cart promises stability and maneuverability

Real Agriculture

Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment. In order to meet this need, Elmer’s Manufacturing has recently launched what it says is the largest grain cart in the industry. The Haulmaster 2500 Inline Tandem was on display at Ag in Motion, this summer and boasts a 2,500 bushel capacity. Read More Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment.

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Think 4Rs and strip trials when managing forage nutrient needs

Real Agriculture

Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient management, says Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies senior agronomist Lyle Cowell. He says that forage success really starts with the 4Rs and applying the right source of nutrients at the right rate, time. Read More Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient managem

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Variable Rate Technology in Agriculture: An In-Depth Look at the Economic Benefits and Future Growth

Global Agtech Initiative

VRT not only boosts productivity but also ensures that farming practices are more sustainable. The post Variable Rate Technology in Agriculture: An In-Depth Look at the Economic Benefits and Future Growth appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Beef Market Update: Prices drift lower, export volumes decline, and net feeder imports tick up

Real Agriculture

Live cattle trade in the south was quieter this week, and prices drifted lower says Anne Wasko, of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this edition of the Beef Market Update. While trade has been quieter, there’s still plenty to discuss about what’s happening in the beef and cattle markets both in the U.S. and Canada. Read More Live cattle trade in the south was quieter this week, and prices drifted lower says Anne Wasko, of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this edition of the Beef Ma

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HARD BOILED EGGS

The Lunatic Farmer

I go into a grocery store about twice a year, but last week Teresa and I were running some errands and she had to pick up some things so I went in with her. I always gravitate to the meat counter to look at industrial product, prices, and messaging. I saw a most amazing thing at the egg cooler. A molded plastic package had three hard boiled eggs cut in half.

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RealAg Radio: Beef demand, rail strike impacts, and remembering Chuck Strahl, August 16, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for listening to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. Shaun Haney is then joined by RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss: A potential duel rail strike; Remembering Chuck Strahl; The temporary foreign worker program; and, Read More Thanks for listening to RealAg Radio!

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How to actually maximize feed efficiency: hay sampling tips

West Texas Livestock

Though the weather may not feel like it, temps are still in the 100s with no end in sight here; the fall season is almost upon us. The soon-to-be-changing weather reminds us of the changing season. Along with a new season comes a further need for supplementation for your pasture cattle. But did you know […] The post How to actually maximize feed efficiency: hay sampling tips appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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EOS Data Analytics Enhances EOSDA LandViewer with Satellite Tasking Capabilities

Global Agtech Initiative

The new tasking feature in EOSDA LandViewer allows users to order high-resolution satellite images on demand for the desired area of interest. The post EOS Data Analytics Enhances EOSDA LandViewer with Satellite Tasking Capabilities appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Free Food in Philly – August 2024

Share Food Program

updated August 16, 2024 There are twelve free food pop-ups this month hosted by Philly Food Rescue (PFR) partners! We will continue to update this list if new events are scheduled or changes to existing events occur, so please save this link and check back frequently, and/or follow us on Instagram. August’s pop-up events are in addition to all of our pantries’ & partners’ regularly scheduled free food distributions.

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Urban Agriculture in Orange County: Gospel Swamp Farm and The Ecology Center

Caff

Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm. Emma Centeno and Johnny Wilson at The Ecology Center. In this episode we travel to Southern California to meet with Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm in Santa Ana and Johnny Wilson from The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano to talk all about Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, in urban farms. You’ll also hear about how soil health is monitored using potatoes at Gospel Swamp Farm, how wheat and rice bran are being used to manage soil-borne pathogens at T

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Different Methods of Reducing Crop Deterioration

Agric4profits

In practice, to achieve reducing crop deterioration, preservation of procedures are aim at avoiding microbial and biochemical deterioration which are the princi

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RaboResearch Talks Sustainability at Ag Media Summit

Agwired

During the Ag Media Summit I visited with Eric Gibson, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness – Sustainability Analyst for Farm Inputs & Crop Production. You can see him in the picture with the Rabo team talking to ag media members. Since Eric is a sustainability analyst that was the topic of our conversation. In addition to sustainability another key word was innovation which he says is a priority.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Sugarcane

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting sugarcane involves several important steps to ensure the final product is of high quality and ready for international marke

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USB Launches New Land Use Change Initiative

Agwired

As agriculture’s role in climate solutions becomes more critical, a new Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI), funded by the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with Carbon A List, is leading efforts to standardize definitions, metrics and methodologies for quantifying land use change. LUCI hosted its first Land Use Change Summit at McDonald’s International Headquarters in Chicago on July 29-30, gathering nearly 100 experts across the food and agriculture value chain.

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Principles and Challenges of Farming Systems

Agric4profits

Farming system is guided by many principles and these principles help the farmer and the concerned institution to work or operate within certain framework that

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Vermont Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Equipment-only Grants

ATTRA

Applications are due by October 1, 2024. Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is accepting applications for approximately $1 million in equipment-only grants through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Grants range from $30,000 – $100,000 and have no match requirement. The RFSI equipment-only grant track is solely for “special purpose” equipment that equals or exceeds $5,000 per unit.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Lobsters

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting lobsters is a detailed process that ensures these prized seafood reach their destination in the best possible condition.

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USDA Grant to Advance Organic Poultry Industry

ATTRA

A $3.34 million Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) grant by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund a project to address challenges in the organic poultry industry. The project is led by the University of Connecticut and also includes University of Minnesota, University of Arkansas, University of Kentucky, Tennessee State University, and USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service) in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Ornamental Plants

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting ornamental plants is a detailed process aimed at ensuring these plants reach their destination in excellent condition.

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Research Explores Improving Urban Soil with Organic Amendments

ATTRA

Scientists from the University of Maryland published the results of their research on improving urban soils with treated manure and compost amendments. In testing of soils from urban farms and community gardens around Washington, DC, and leafy greens grown in those soils, researchers found that the total amount of bacteria was higher in soils treated with organic amendments.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Lilies Flowers

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting lilies flowers require careful attention to detail to ensure these delicate flowers reach their destination fresh

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A Better Way to Grow Agave Leads to World’s First Certified Regenerative Tequila

UnderstandingAg

Life is short so embrace change.” That’s the “distilled” philosophy Rodrigo Mestas brings to his tequila business, his regenerative agriculture management style and his outlook on life. In the acres he’s transitioned to regenerative agriculture, Mestas allows naturally occurring cover crops to emerge between the rows of the agave, and then grazes livestock- including cattle, horses, donkeys and sheep- to further advance soil health.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Sardines

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting sardines is a detailed process that ensures these popular fish reach their destination fresh and in good condition.

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Unconventional Mindset Leads to World’s First Certified Regenerative Tequila By Ron Nichols, Understanding Ag

UnderstandingAg

Life is short so embrace change.” That’s the “distilled” philosophy Rodrigo Mestas brings to his tequila business, his regenerative agriculture management style and his outlook on life. In the acres he’s transitioned to regenerative agriculture, Mestas allows naturally occurring cover crops to emerge between the rows of the agave, and then grazes livestock- including cattle, horses, donkeys and sheep- to further advance soil health.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Eggs

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting eggs is a comprehensive process designed to ensure that eggs reach their destination fresh and in good condition.

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Q&A: Why Are Farmworkers so Vulnerable?

Daily Yonder

Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders , an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a rural thinker, creator, or doer. Like what you see here? You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article and receive more conversations like this in your inbox each week. Andrew Hazelton is an associate professor of history at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Palm Oil

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting palm oil involves several critical steps to ensure the oil is of high quality and safe for international markets.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Crabs

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting crabs involves several key steps to ensure that they reach their destination fresh and safe for consumption.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Fruit Juices

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting fruit juices involve several steps to ensure the product remains fresh, safe, and appealing to consumers.

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How to Process, Package, and Export Shrimps

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting shrimps is a detailed procedure that ensures these popular seafood items reach their destination in the best possible condi

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How to Process, Package, and Export Tobacco

Agric4profits

Processing, packaging, and exporting tobacco involves several important steps to ensure that the final product is of high quality and ready for international ma