Food Politics

JULY 3, 2024

I saw this headline in the Washington Post: Bayer lobbies Congress to help fight lawsuits tying Roundup to cancer. The biotech giant Bayer has lobbied Congress over the past year to advance legislation that could shield the company from billions of dollars in lawsuits, part of a national campaign to defeat claims that its weed killer Roundup causes cancer in people who use it frequently…By erecting new legal barriers to bringing those cases, Bayer seeks to prevent sizable payouts to plaintiffs w

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Real Agriculture

JULY 3, 2024

Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous move quite differently though the soil and understanding how they travel is key to helping growers choose the best application strategies. Phosphorous, for example, tends to be more like a tortoise, moving slow and methodically through the soil. Nitrogen, on the other hand, is the hare, racing quickly through.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JULY 3, 2024

As the International Plant Treaty celebrates its 20th birthday , here’s a nice interview with the current Secretary, Kent Nnadozie. Want a quick summary of the Treaty’s achievements? Kent has you covered: To begin with, we have been able to set up fully functional mechanisms out of the text of the Treaty. We have established a multilateral system for access and benefit-sharing, which is like the global pool of genetic material and seeds that facilitates the breeding of new varieties

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Real Agriculture

JULY 3, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this special edition of Wednesdays with Lyndsey! On today’s show hear from: Brian Voth with Intellifarm for a grain market update; Ontario farmer and agronomist, Jim McComb on wetland identification; Hear a clip from Wheat Pete’s Word with Peter Johnson on working the Enlist system into a weed control plan; Read More Thanks for tuning in to this special edition of Wednesdays with Lyndsey!

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JULY 3, 2024

How to collect forestry seeds. Whole bunch of new maize races collected in Colombia. The Türkiye national genebank in the news. Lots of collecting there. Though maybe not as much as in this genebank in China. But small communities need genebanks too. Here’s an example from Ghana. And another from India. And a final one from the Solomon Islands.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Sara Nicholson reminisces about wheat harvest and why, after 40 years, she keeps coming back. Plus, how she's using TikTok to tell her family's farming story.

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Agri-tech

JULY 3, 2024

In today’s blog, we hear from Aston Saini, a ‘Professional Internships for PhD Students’ placement student who recently spent three months working within the John Innes Centre policy team. Aston explores what his experience taught him about the ways researchers can engage with policy makers, as well as how crucial this aspect of science is in the modern age as we attempt to.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

SLIDESHOW: Leopold Award winners bring many partners to the table for innovations that help all farmers.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 3, 2024

Start now with a plan, assemble hurricane 'go bag' The post Hurricane preparedness for families appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Temperatures could top out at 118 in Sacramento Valley, 105 in Willamette Valley.

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Berkeley Blog

JULY 3, 2024

The next-generation microgravity printer — dubbed SpaceCAL — could help astronauts fabricate spare parts on the fly. The post Berkeley engineers send 3D printer into space appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

BASF researcher explains why their new trait is big news for growers battling SCN.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 3, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist to replace retired host Skip Richter The post ‘Garden Success’ on KAMU-FM has new host; Stephen Brueggerhoff starts July 4 appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Howell Wheaton, a farm kid, World War II veteran and former state forage specialist, shares stories from the war and peacetime.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JULY 3, 2024

Due to the hot weather and almost complete lack of rain other than a few scattered showers, much of the Southeast is now in drought or abnormally dry conditions other than southern Florida and a few other areas of Georgia and Alabama.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Where I Come From: After years of isolation and social media highlight reels, I’m hungry for vulnerability and authentic conversation.

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Food Tank

JULY 3, 2024

FoodPrints, an initiative of FRESHFARM, works to lead innovative solutions for the local food system in Washington D.C. Their approach integrates gardening, cooking, and nutrition education into the curricula of local schools. Since launching in 2009 with one school, FoodPrints has expanded to 21 schools in D.C., reaching a total of 7,600 students. The program primarily caters to students from preschool to 5th grade.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Where the Delta meets the bluffs is a special place worth exploring.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 3, 2024

The American family farm is the cornerstone of our nation—but is its existence in jeopardy? As the land of the free and home of the brave, the American family farm has been a foundational part of this nation and the meaning of independence. That’s why it concerns many that, over the years, we’ve witnessed a gradual decline in the percentage of family-owned farms.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners about a measure voters will see on the ballot in November regarding livestock processing in the city limits.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange leaves, also known as citrus leaves, are the foliage of orange trees (Citrus sinensis) and related citrus species.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Harvest to begin in mid-July amid strong demand.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange zest is the outermost, colorful layer of the peel of an orange.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Corn Success: There are many reasons for the variety of colors that can appear in young corn plants. Here’s a look.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange seeds, the small yet crucial components of one of the world's most beloved fruits, play a significant role in the reproduction and propagation of citrus

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Two Hearts, One Harvest: We’re grain farmers, but we’ve made some room for a few cows.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange juice is a popular beverage made from the liquid extracted from fresh oranges (Citrus × sinensis), known for its refreshing taste and nutritional benefi

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Compare how you can save money in your ration with nutrient calculator.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange pulp refers to the fleshy, juicy part of the orange fruit (Citrus × sinensis) that surrounds the seeds and membranes within its segmented structure.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Bottom Line: Find the benefits of partial budgeting analysis on your farm.

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Agric4profits

JULY 3, 2024

Orange fruits are known for their bright colour, refreshing flavour, and numerous health benefits.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Ensuring a comfortable and safe parlor for both cows and employees is crucial for profitability on a dairy farm.

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Organic Farming Research

JULY 3, 2024

Through a new Researcher & Extension Agent affinity group in the West/Southwestern region, OFRF is helping to foster community within the organic farming sector, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. The post The Importance of Community and Collaboration in Organic Agriculture Research appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Profit Planners: Focus on the best interests of the business, and discuss specific goals and expectations.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JULY 3, 2024

Hope you all have a wonderful (if hot) holiday celebrating our American independence with family and friends. If you are in areas that are very dry, please be cautious shooting off fireworks due to the lack of rain. No one wants their picnic ruined by a fire!

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Western FarmPress

JULY 3, 2024

Cheesemaking business grows out of beer and wine hobby.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 3, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville The post AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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