Agricultural Biodiversity

MAY 28, 2024

There’s a new international treaty on the block. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) members have just approved the Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. What does it do? It’s basically about disclosing where genetic resources came from when claiming a patent. Broadly, where a claimed invention in a patent application is based on genetic resources, each contracting party shall require applicants to disclose the country of

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USDA Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Just outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina, veteran farmer Jim Hartman embodies the resilience and resourcefulness of the honeybees he tends to. His success in building his honey business stems from his proactive approach of seeking out government funds, a trait that has been instrumental in his journey.

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Berkeley Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In an interview before her retirement, the UC Berkeley chancellor reflected on the social turmoil of her years in office, the values that have guided her — and the essential lesson she learned from students. The post Carol Christ: Years of challenge, years of historic progress appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Episode 15 has the answers to your carbon questions from Mitchell Hora, from choosing the right program to turning carbon into profit on your operation. Listen now!

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Civil Eats

MAY 28, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. At Johnny’s Luncheonette, a family-style diner in the greater Boston area serving sandwiches and breakfast all day, customers can take their meal to go in a lime-green, durable plastic container that is borrowed like a library book and designed to be reused hundreds, if not thousands, of times by other restaurant patrons.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Amid continuing state population growth, keeping agriculture the top industry is a challenge, but North Carolina Ag Leads is helping with strategic planning.

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AgriLife Today

MAY 28, 2024

Maureen Spill appointed as center’s inaugural associate director The post Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center names first associate director appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 28, 2024

“Of 400 farms in our county, only five are organic,” says Matt Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Organics in Hutchinson, Minnesota. His 2,500-acre family farm is patchwork across 40 miles of land the family owns and leases, and grows organic corn, soy, wheat and specialty crops such as beans and peas. Getting funding to transition to regenerative organic practices can be a challenge for farms of all sizes, but it’s a necessity if we want to have abundant harvests for generations to come.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

The 2024 Arizona decision focused on procedural issues linked to how the EPA reviewed labels for registration in 2020, rather than the herbicide itself.

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DTN

MAY 28, 2024

In the U.K., extreme weather events are impacting the infrastructure of utility companies more than ever. Within the past five years, unprecedented heat waves , floods, and storms have affected public demand and outages. Recently, a team of DTN experts presented a webinar highlighting what utilities can do to become more weather resilient. Future Weather Is Here Today Last year, Europe experienced its warmest year on record , and in particular, extreme summer temps for the U.K. “…a s

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Hoosier News and Notes: The American Soybean Association and BASF are awarding $7,000 to a student from Greensburg, Ind. Plus, learn about upcoming workshops discussing contracts and leases and drone licensing.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 28, 2024

Analyst Shane Thomas weighs in on Greeneye's first dedicated dealership and what it means for market access going forward. The post First Greeneye Technology Dealership Opens in Nebraska: What It Means for Distribution appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Slideshow: Coming back to the family farm requires tough conversations and complex considerations.

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West Texas Livestock

MAY 28, 2024

Hay bale storage, a vital aspect of cattle production, takes center stage, particularly in winter when natural forages are scarce. The staggering 4.6 million acres of hay harvested in Texas in 2023 underscore the pivotal role of hay production in sustaining livestock operations. However, when drought conditions worsen, the challenge of acquiring sufficient hay bales […] The post Hay bale mastery: how to actually preserve premium feed appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Business Basics: Create a business structure that reduces squabbles and boosts performance.

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Berkeley Blog

MAY 28, 2024

After more than 10 years, the campus is updating its brand’s visual identity to better communicate the connection between Berkeley and Cal. The post Inside the two-year project to unify the UC Berkeley and Cal brands appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Hilmar Cheese Co.’s Dodge City plant is at the hiring stage and recruiting employees.

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Farming First

MAY 28, 2024

CropLife International's SPMF program reports progress in sustainable pesticide management in Kenya, Morocco, Thailand, and Vietnam. The post Pesticide Management: SPMF Program Reports Progress in Key Countries appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

The good news is that even with ponding rain, Iowa farmers are making progress with corn and soybean planting.

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Berkeley Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In this rapid-fire interview, the university's outgoing Chancellor tells us what's next, how she handled challenges in her time as leader, and what makes Berkeley Berkeley. The post Watch Carol Christ reflect on her legacy as UC Berkeley’s Chancellor appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Farming From Afar: How should a nonfarm heir handle unsolicited hearsay about their operation?

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

MAY 28, 2024

Embarking on an agricultural venture, whether it’s running a beef ranch out East or managing a large produce business, is both thrilling and daunting at the same time. Creating an effective, sustainable, and profitable business plan from which to run your entire company appears overwhelming at first glance. However, our Farm Credit of Southern Colorado team is here to help you create a solid business plan or recreate one you already have in place to improve upon.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Corn Commentary: Watch out for these symptoms and take precautions in the future.

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Berkeley Blog

MAY 28, 2024

One of the nation’s leading public advocates for equal access to the internet, Sohn delivered the keynote address at the School of Information’s 2024 commencement ceremony. The post Berkeley Talks: Gigi Sohn on her fight for an open internet appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a tradition after the Indianapolis 500 race.

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Agwired

MAY 28, 2024

The 2024 Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo , powered by CropLife Media Group®, will be taking place July 29-31, 2024, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Tech Hub LIVE has become the leading event for advancing data-driven agriculture, attracting a diverse group of stakeholders, including ag retailers, distributors, consultants, manufacturers, and other key players in the ag supply chain.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

The 91st class of Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers will be honored July 12 in Chester County, Pa.

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Agwired

MAY 28, 2024

Once again John Deere featured an exhibit at the Modern Ag on the Mall event with a variety of equipment and technology. They had experts on hand to talk to the public, agency officials and the media. I spoke with Aaron Wetzel, VP Precision Ag. Aaron says the diversity of people who come to their booth makes it very exciting to show and discuss agriculture in general as well as their equipment.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Though you can’t control the weather, you can control your marketing plan.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 28, 2024

Planting across Ontario is nearing completion in many regions, but excessive rain continues to stall progress in some areas, leaving farmers to contemplate switching intended corn acres to soybeans. It’s a decision that has significant cropping implications, says RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson, and he wants growers to look at all the potential impacts before making.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Finance First: Take time this summer to consider who will be leading the farm business and what steps you can take to position them for success.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 28, 2024

While it is well understood that beneficial insects are an important factor in crop pest management, there has been little research into how aware farmers are of the insects that contribute to successful harvests. Beneficial species such as lady beetles, lacewings and ground beetles can help reduce the need to spray and can be hard. Read More While it is well understood that beneficial insects are an important factor in crop pest management, there has been little research into how aware farmers

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Soybean plantings progressed faster than expected last week.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 28, 2024

So many decisions that influence yield need to be made throughout the growing season, and it begins with the optimal seeding rate. As discussed in this Wheat School episode, seeding rate is a factor in tillering, tiller timing, and head size. The ideal seeding rate can also help with a smoother harvest and to time. Read More So many decisions that influence yield need to be made throughout the growing season, and it begins with the optimal seeding rate.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Michigan’s 2024 wheat acreage declines, but in the past five years, yields have increased by nearly 17%.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 28, 2024

Nearly a thousand workers at Cargill’s Dunlop beef processing facility at Guelph, Ont. are on strike, as of 12:01am on Monday, May 27, according to their union. The workers, who are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 175, voted against a negotiated settlement on Sunday. The union says it has raised.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 28, 2024

Trade loss could total $1 billion, according to UC.

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