Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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Canadian potash production is a critically strategic asset for the U.S. corn farmer

Real Agriculture

Fertilizer production is not only an economic driver in Canada, but it is also a critical resource for customers around the world, especially in the United States. During the rail strike by CN Rail and CPKC in the summer of 2024, one of the majorly concerned stakeholders was U.S. farm groups based on the reliance… Read More Fertilizer production is not only an economic driver in Canada, but it is also a critical resource for customers around the world, especially in the United States.

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Industry-funded review of the week: strawberries (off season)

Food Politics

Thanks to Stephen Zwick of Regenetarianism for sending this one. Charoenwoodhipong, P., Zuelch, M. L., Keen, C. L., Hackman, R. M., & Holt, R. R. (2024). Strawberry (Fragaria x Ananassa) intake on human health and disease outcomes: a comprehensive literature review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , 1–31. [link] From the Abstract Of the 60 articles included in this review, 47 were clinical trials, while 13 were observational studies.

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68% of Canadian farmers see political change being a positive for the industry

Real Agriculture

Fresh off of the U.S. election last week, our attention now turns to the possibility of a Canadian election and what that potential outcome would mean for Canadian agriculture. According to the latest Abacus Data poll, the Conservatives hold a 19-point lead over the governing Liberals. No matter when an election happens in Canada between… Read More Fresh off of the U.S. election last week, our attention now turns to the possibility of a Canadian election and what that potential outcome would mea

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Hurricane Helene took $1 billion-plus from Tennessee ag

Western FarmPress

Direct and indirect loss estimates in Tennessee from Hurricane Helene range from $300.8 million to $1.12 billion. Those include crop, inventory and revenue losses in addition to the multiplier effect as revenue circulates through local economies.

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Loss, law and the power of the Aggie Network

AgriLife Today

How the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics helped Rachel Victoria ’16 thrive amid personal tragedy The post Loss, law and the power of the Aggie Network appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Army veterans restore, improve Texas ranchland

Western FarmPress

U.S. veterans, Justin Glenn and Ernest Dunson, developed and implemented a conservation plan on Glenn Acres to improve grazing. Learn more about Glenn, a multi-generational veteran, and the power of his military service in initiating and completing such a project.

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From combat to conservation

AgriLife Today

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management student shares passion for land and country The post From combat to conservation appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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USDA honors Texas A&M AgriLife faculty with national teaching awards  

AgriLife Today

Gillett-Kaufman and Paudyal receive national awards at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual meeting The post USDA honors Texas A&M AgriLife faculty with national teaching awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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When local labor is lacking: A farmer’s perspective on H2A

Western FarmPress

Farmers share why they depend on the foreign employees through the H2A program. Plus, they highlight challenges within the application process.

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Stronger Polar Vortex Could Bring Dynamic Conditions to Europe

DTN

Still high-pressure blocking patterns at first Next week, there is an increasing risk for high pressure to move west of the U.K., so called Atlantic Ridge, abbreviated AtR regime. This should deliver a colder north-west or even northerly flows mainly downstream to the U.K. There is still low confidence for most of Great Britain. However, this pattern is likely affecting western, partly south-western and especially central-eastern Europe with colder, slightly wetter, and windier conditions.

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Call to action for ag: It’s time to support veterans

Western FarmPress

Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Starting this Veterans Day, let’s help former military find opportunities in agriculture.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Oxalis Flowers

Agric4profits

Oxalis flowers, belonging to the genus Oxalis, are a diverse group of flowering plants in the family Oxalidaceae.

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Pork safe to eat despite H5N1 detection in Oregon pig

Western FarmPress

Hog Outlook: Strict on-farm biosecurity is imperative to protect pigs and people from avian influenza.

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On the Ground With Food Banks Decolonizing Food

Modern Farmer

Michelle Scott, the communications and development manager for the Wood Buffalo Food Bank, recalls the lightbulb moment that cemented the importance of having culturally relevant food available for their clients. A gentleman from North Africa was given a generic food hamper and he had to ask what the dried bag of pasta was, and what to do with it. “How unfair is it for us,” says Scott, “to say we are doing things to feed everyone in the community but yet people we are feeding don’t know what the

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Outsmart waterhemp with these 5 control tactics

Western FarmPress

Soybean Source: Better use of herbicides is part of the answer, but smart waterhemp management now includes nonchemical methods, too.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Peony Flowers

Agric4profits

Peony flowers, scientifically known as Paeonia, are herbaceous or woody plants that produce some of the most beautiful and fragrant blooms in the floral world.

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Bill Northey was a leader in improving water quality, conservation

Western FarmPress

The late Bill Northey, a former Iowa agriculture and USDA undersecretary, championed numerous efforts during his lifetime.

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More Than 540 Million Acres of Farm and Ranchland Protected by Crop Insurance

ProAg

From our industry partners at National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) : In the formative days of our Republic, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “I have sometimes thought it might be well to establish an office of insurance for farms against the damage that may occur to them from storms, blights, insects, etc.” Not even Mr. Franklin could have envisioned what’s transpired since.

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New take on rain simulator demo

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Conservation demonstration shows why livestock farmers should use cover crops, too.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Orchid Flowers

Agric4profits

Orchid flowers, scientifically known as Orchidaceae, belong to one of the largest and most diverse plant families, with over 25,000 species and more than 100,00

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Drones draw nationwide demand

Western FarmPress

See how an Indiana-based drone company is meeting the needs of farmers locally and across the country.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Mullein Flowers

Agric4profits

Mullein flowers, scientifically known as Verbascum thapsus, belong to the Scrophulariaceae family and are recognized for their tall, spiky stems adorned with br

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Forget the Fed, what about the WASDE impacts?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: A serving of USDA production and forecast data could top election news for market impact.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Morning glory Flowers

Agric4profits

Morning glory flowers, scientifically known as Ipomoea purpurea, are beautiful, fast-growing vines known for their trumpet-shaped blooms that open in the mornin

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Take control of input costs in 2025

Western FarmPress

Consider adding some conservation practices to your operation to help save on input costs.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Narcissus Flowers

Agric4profits

Narcissus flowers, commonly known as daffodils, are part of the Amaryllidaceae family and are scientifically classified under the genus Narcissus.

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Give gifts from Wisconsin this holiday season

Western FarmPress

Something Special from Wisconsin products are certified to have at least 50% of their ingredients from Wisconsin.

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Rangeland Restoration in the Face of Climate Change

Farming First

Bearing the brunt of climate extremes, rural communities in Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley have turned to rangeland restoration for solution. The post Rangeland Restoration in the Face of Climate Change appeared first on Farming First.

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A duck dynasty, rooted in Pennsylvania

Western FarmPress

The nation’s largest duck farm is on a quest to make duck a holiday staple.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Passionflower

Agric4profits

Passionflower, scientifically known as Passiflora, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants in the family Passifloraceae.

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Farm Progress America, Nov. 11, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the commodity markets after last week's WASDE report, presidential election and interest rate cut.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Oleander Flowers

Agric4profits

Oleander flowers, scientifically known as Nerium oleander, are vibrant, tropical plants that belong to the Apocynaceae family.

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Revolutionizing Agri-Insurance Through a Data-Driven Approach

Cropin Blog

Revolutionize agri-insurance with Cropin's data-driven solutions for accurate risk assessment, real-time monitoring, and efficient claim processing.

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Animal Ag News 11/11

Agwired

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will accept nominations and applications for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders through November 17. The leadership program blends in-person and virtual working sessions to focus on four areas of development: critical thinking, leadership development, connecting and relating skills, and operational excellence.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Myrtle Flowers

Agric4profits

Myrtle flowers, known scientifically as Myrtus species, belong to the Myrtaceae family.

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Norwegian Research Explores Biorefining Grass to Create Feed for Non-Ruminants

ATTRA

Researchers with the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research are exploring green biorefining of grass and seaweed to provide a protein feed for non-ruminant livestock including pigs, chickens, and fish. In the biorefining process, the plant material is run through a screw press, releasing nutrients from the plant cells together with the liquid fraction.

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Beef export and import update

Western FarmPress

Total beef imports remain significantly stronger in 2024, up 21.1 percent thus far in 2024.

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