Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Crop adviser Paul Hermans has been chosen as the 2024 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year in recognition of his mentorship, innovation and other outstanding contributions to the field of agronomy. Hermans is an area agronomist with Corteva Agriscience representing the Pioneer Seeds Canada brand in Eastern Ontario. He has devoted his career to.
Agri-tech
AUGUST 14, 2024
A major international study has explained how bread wheat helped to transform the ancient world on its path to becoming the iconic crop that today sustains a global population of eight billion. “Our findings shed new light on an iconic event in our civilisation that created a new kind of agriculture and allowed humans to settle down and form societies,” said Professor Brande Wulff.
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
It’s hard to imagine a labour distribution that would be more impactful than this potential dual railway strike or lockout, says Greg Northey, vice president of corporate affairs for Pulse Canada. He’s not overstating the gravity of the impending situation, just over a week away, barring some sort of major move by one of the railways. Read More It’s hard to imagine a labour distribution that would be more impactful than this potential dual railway strike or lockout, says Greg N
Food Politics
AUGUST 14, 2024
NutraIngredients-Europe is interested in AI. Here’s another item: ChatGPT’s nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study : ChatGPT is “unable to replace a healthcare professional’s consultation”, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbot’s ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
The federal government is proposing several tweaks to the capital gains tax changes that were announced in the federal budget in April that it says are the result of feedback from entrepreneurs, particularly in the tech and farming sectors. The changes, which were detailed in draft legislation released August 12, would make farm property eligible.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Federal grant supports collaboration of Texas A&M AgriLife, state and federal agencies The post Computer-based model could mitigate cattle fever tick outbreaks appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Monday’s USDA acreage report was a surprise to Chip Flory not because of the numbers in the report, but because the acreage adjustment happened so soon in the growing season. Flory, host of AgriTalk, says the USDA’s move to knock off 700,000 acres of corn and add a million soybean acres does make sense, but. Read More Monday’s USDA acreage report was a surprise to Chip Flory not because of the numbers in the report, but because the acreage adjustment happened so soon in the gro
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chip Flory with Agritalk on Monday’s USDA acreage report on corn and beans; Troy Aberle with Ag Power House on things to consider when buying equipment; Shaun also goes over some RealAgristudies data on farmers’ concerns on the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Perseverance rover gathered sediments that can only be analyzed on Earth to retrieve more detailed information on Mars' water history. The post Rocks collected on Mars hold key to water and perhaps life on the planet. Bring them back to Earth. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Strange weeds, changing leaves, burndown options, and crop lodging are all hot topics this week on Wheat Pete’s Word. As always, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson has some Agronomy Answers to your top questions this week, plus some insights into the value of fungicide in oats and wheat this season, and why scouting edible beans. Read More Strange weeds, changing leaves, burndown options, and crop lodging are all hot topics this week on Wheat Pete’s Word.
Agwired
AUGUST 14, 2024
I talked with representatives from Huma , who were attending their first Ag Media Summit, about the news releases we distribute for them. We decided an interview about their products was in order. So, I was introduced to Fred Nichols, Chief Sales and Marketing Office, Huma. We just spoke by phone on several topics. We started with fall fertility and when farmers apply soil fertility products like Fertil Humus to help degrade any remaining crop residue and convert it to humus over the winter – ul
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Shifting Cultivation is one of the farming methods that has been practiced by man to meet his/her food needs.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
AgriLife Extension experts offer advice for rebuilding the herd The post Cow-calf producers weigh options for herd replacements appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Shifting Cultivation is a farming system that is known to be practiced by farmers all over the world.
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 14, 2024
Technology is a vital part of controlled environment agriculture, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Here's what you should know. The post CEA: How Growers Can Make More Informed Decisions About Ag Tech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
ProAg
AUGUST 14, 2024
The U.S. USDA announced that a new Fire Insurance Protection-Smoke Index (FIP-SI) endorsement is available for grapes grown in California starting with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is offering this endorsement for grapes insured under the Grape Crop Provisions grown in the California counties listed in the actuarial documents.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting dairy cheese involves several key steps to ensure that the cheese is safe, high-quality, and ready for international market
American Farmland
AUGUST 14, 2024
American Farmland Trust staff visit New York farms this summer to tell stories of accessing farmland and passing land on to a new generation.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting sheep meat involves several important steps to ensure that the meat is safe, high-quality, and ready for international mark
ATTRA
AUGUST 14, 2024
Twenty new members were appointed to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers , USDA announced. This committee is part of USDA’s support for equitable access to USDA’s services and programs and creating more market opportunities for local and regional production. The committee advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs that enhance opportunities for new farmers and ranchers.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting goat meat involves several essential steps to ensure that the meat is high-quality, safe, and ready for international marke
ATTRA
AUGUST 14, 2024
New York State awarded nearly $250,000 to six farmers market organizations across the state through Round 2 of the Farmers Market Resiliency Grant Program. The funding will help to strengthen markets and make local products more accessible to consumers by establishing online sales, improving infrastructure, and expanding marketing and outreach efforts.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting dairy butter involves several important steps to ensure that the butter is safe, high-quality, and ready for international
ATTRA
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Fall Grant deadline is September 6, 2024. New England Dairy offers grants up to $2,400 annually to support activities that improve public perception of dairy farming and/or increase consumption of local dairy products. Dairy farmers associated with production of cows’ milk in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and agriculture organizations in that region are eligible to apply.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Farming as it were is affected by different factors. These factors vary from one farm to another and according to the farming enterprises combined in the farm.
ATTRA
AUGUST 14, 2024
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) needs more reviewers for the record number of grant proposals in the fall/winter review cycle for its Farmer, Professional Development, Research and Education, and Research for Novel Approaches grant programs. Reviewers receive compensation at the rate of $51.60 per hour and most review processes are a total commitment of 20 to 30 hours.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting dairy milk involves several key steps to ensure that the milk is safe, high-quality, and ready for international markets.
DTN
AUGUST 14, 2024
The post Event Safety Alliance Talks Heat and Safety with DTN appeared first on DTN.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting jute involves several important steps to ensure this versatile natural fiber reaches consumers in the best possible conditi
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting sisal involves several detailed steps to ensure that this valuable natural fiber reaches global markets in excellent condit
Civil Eats
AUGUST 14, 2024
Each year, 100,000 Americans die from coal and car pollution. And each year, 20 percent of deaths worldwide are attributable to fossil fuel use. Rob Jackson, Stanford climate scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project , keeps a long list of statistics like these—on the devastating health impacts of fossil fuels—ready to share. “That’s 10 million senseless deaths [due to fossil fuels] when we have cleaner fuels available,” Jackson explained to Civil Eats as he prepped for the launch of his
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting hides and skins involves several important steps to ensure that the products are high-quality and ready for international m
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting tilapia involves several important steps to ensure that the fish are safe, high-quality, and ready for international market
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting honey involves a series of important steps to ensure that the product is pure, high-quality, and safe for international mar
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting beef meat involves several crucial steps to ensure the meat reaches consumers in top condition.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Processing, packaging, and exporting catfish involves several essential steps to ensure the fish are safe, high-quality, and ready for international markets.
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