Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Two years after handing off distribution of its conventional soybean seed portfolio, Syngenta Seeds is making a similar move with its traited NK brand soybeans across Canada. Starting with the 2026 crop season, NK traited soybeans will be distributed by Pitura Seeds in Western Canada and Jackson Seed Service in Eastern Canada. The strategic relationships Read More Two years after handing off distribution of its conventional soybean seed portfolio, Syngenta Seeds is making a similar move with its

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Food Politics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A reader, William Haaf, alerted me to this one: California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food As of January 2025, baby food manufacturers selling in California must disclose test results for four heavy metals arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury via an on-pack QR code. The law, Assembly Bill 899 (AB 899), was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2023 and requires monthly testing of baby food for the specified contaminants.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Welcome to a very special episode of The Agronomists, one hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson! For this episode, Pete is joined by Dennis Pennington of Michigan State University and Gord Speksnijder YEN participant from Ontario to unpack learnings from the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network. On this episode, hear about head counts, seeding dates, Read More Welcome to a very special episode of The Agronomists, one hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson!

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Tuesday treat: A unique look at snow, ice and feeding cows from a rising farm photographer.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey of Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) on export-focused commodity organizations concerns regarding tariffs; Bill Wirtz with the Consumer Choice Center on lessons learned from European ag policy; Hear Ambrely Ralph in a spotlight interview for ADAMA Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cynthia Flores was a farmer for twenty years, and despite doing intense physical labor every day, she never thought of herself as an athlete. It wasn’t until I got into strength training that there was a shift in my mindset, she said. With a new perspective on farming, Flores began to prioritize self-care and be more mindful of her body. As her interest in fitness grew, she began to compete in Strongman events, where athletes face off in Herculean challenges.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Rough year has producers using all tools available to keep flocks healthy.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Legendary KARL Leadership: Atwood, Kan., population of 2,528 is a case study in local leaders building a future for their community.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute publication illustrates 25 years of population, land-use, land value changes The post New Land Trends Report highlights status of and shifts in Texas agricultural lands appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Secretary of agriculture nominee set for Senate confirmation.

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Governments Land Use Strategy has won conservationists praise but is it the right approach? Here, Patrick Holden explains why land sharing not ‘land sparing’ holds the key to sustainable food, biodiversity and climate resilience. The Governments Land Use Strategy consultation document has received glowing endorsements from most of the leading conservation organisations who all seem to think that this is a really good step in the right direction.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

RM, CRM, GDDs, GDUs: How to use corn hybrid agronomics to your benefit.

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The saying you are what you eat is commonly recognised, but a greater truth lies just beneath the surface you are also what your food eats. Whether we consume plants or animals, the quality of what they eat nutrients from the soil, animal feed or even chemical additives ultimately affects our health. Today, industrial farming methods are heavily dependent on monocropping practices, synthetic fertilisers and pesticides all of which harm biodiversity and soil organisms, much like how the overu

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Farm Futures study looks at risks and rewards of forward-pricing corn and soybeans before harvest.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

From the previous two articles, it is evident that algae exhibit a great diversity in structure and reproduction. This article focuses on the classification of this diverse group. Classification refers to the grouping of organisms based on the similarities in their characteristics.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

State-of-the-art facility makes home in the Red River Valley.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The size and type of house provided for rabbits will depend upon the population of stock and the species or type of stock the house is meant for. Generally, the floor can be a concrete floor with a strong or solid block foundation.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Wild markets and tariff tiffs offer key farmer lessons: Pay attention to fundamentals and focus on profit not price. For pricing opportunities, pay attention to the weather, global supplies and production, especially in South America.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Forages can be conserved to feed livestock during periods of shortage caused by limited pasture growth or inadequate pasture conditions, or fed as a supplement. Conserved forages can take the form of hay, haylage, and silage. Although several methods have been proven as efficient ways to store and preserve forages.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The high oleic soybean market provides promise for many industries. But where do these legume varieties fit in Midsouth crop production?

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The new partnership allows more greenhouse growers to optimize their operations, increase yield, and ultimately boost profitability. The post Source.ag Expands Its Partner Network, Joins Forces with Sigrow appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the shrinking cattle supply in the USA.

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lafayette is embarking on a new lighting study to measure the effects of advanced LED lighting on the growth and quality of various crops. The post Lafayette College Partners with Sollum Technologies for Lighting Study appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After serving two terms as a state officer in Wisconsin, the East Troy native was selected last fall as central region vice president of the National FFA Organization.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Processing involves a series of steps such as slaughtering, skin/fur/feather removal, grinding, seasoning, heat treatment, smoking, salting, and more. Marketing encompasses activities associated with the transfer of farm animals and their products from producers to consumers. Storage refers to the preservation of animal products to maintain quality and prevent spoilage.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Grain Scoops: Since January 2024, the value of the U.S. dollar has increased 17% compared to the Russian ruble, 27% against the Argentine peso, 7.7% against the euro and 6.6% against the Australian dollar.The relatively high value of the U.S. dollar may imply below-average prices.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Algae belong to the Kingdom Protista, alongside protozoa. Previously, they were classified with plants due to their photosynthetic autotrophic naturepossessing chlorophyll and chloroplast giving them a superficial resemblance to plants. However, since their gametes lack protective cells, they are no longer classified as plants. This article focuses on the morphology of algae.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The general manager of the Associated Cotton Growers Coop was recognized at the Southern Cotton Growers-Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association annual meeting Jan. 22 at the Westin in Hilton Head, S.C.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Silage is the final product when forage of sufficient moisture (> ~50%) is conserved and stored anaerobically (oxygen-free), under conditions that encourage fermentation of sugars to organic acids. The acidity generated by the organic acids (mainly lactic acid, but also acetic and propionic acids) and the lack of oxygen prevent the development of spoilage microorganisms.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This months conferences include ways to improve swine facilities and make them more efficient.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Scientists from Purdue University have developed a new app to help landowners understand the value of trees on their property. The iForester app currently measures the diameter of a standing tree using the lenses on an iPhone. New features that the developers are adding to the app will soon allow anyone to estimate the volume, or biomass, of any tree.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Algae vary in size, ranging from small, microscopic, unicellular forms like Chlamydomonas to large, macroscopic, multicellular forms like Polysiphonia. The multicellular forms exhibit great diversity in their organization and include filamentous, heterotrichous, thalloid, and polysiphonous types.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Research teams with Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are conducting an innovative research project to better understand farmers’ mental health. This first-of-its-kind study focuses on how farmers decide to seek help, their help-seeking behaviors, and the personal and external factors that influence these decisions. Researchers are seeking farmers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin to participate in one-hour interviews by phone or Zoom to share their experi

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Texas beef cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near its lowest numbers since 1961.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Applications are due February 21, 2025. The new Community Placemaking Grants: Civic Spaces initiative will offer a total of two nonprofits or public agencies collaborating with nonprofits in the Northeast (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and/or Vermont) $60,000 each in direct funding, along with placemaking technical assistance and capacity building from the Project for Public Spaces and CultureHouse teams.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dont prune or wound oak trees through June The post Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Community Alliance with Family Farmers has announced the 2025 California Farm Champions : individuals, farms, and businesses who are making a positive difference in California. Brief introductions of this year’s honorees are available online. They include New Farmer of the Year Rizpah Bellard of Nova Farming, Legacy Farmer Russ Lester of Dixon Ridge Farms, Ecological Farmer of the Year Rancho Las Palmas, and Farm Advocate of the Year Moises Plascencia, Santa Ana Unified School District.

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