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Brainfood: MLS, PPP, GMOs, SINAREFI, FGD, InDel

Agricultural Biodiversity

What Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Are Available under the Plant Treaty and Where Is This Information? It’s really difficult to know, and it shouldn’t be. Bridging the gap? Public–private partnerships and genetically modified crop development for smallholder farmers in Africa. They really haven’t worked. But should they have?

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2 tractors: A century and light-years apart

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: In this edition of Tractor Treasures: John Deere’s celebration exhibit for the Model D, paired with the 9R 640 tractor, dropped jaws and brought out cameras, smiles, and even a few tears.

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The Top Global Trends Driving the Fourth Agricultural Revolution

Agric4profits

Co-written with Deepthi ShankarTechnological innovations are beginning to transform every link in the food chain, from seed to fork. In developed countries, digital technologies and analytics are making farm operations more insight-driven and efficient. Here are the five global trends catalyzing digital transformation in agriculture.Rising population and resulting increase in food demand.

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Introducing all you need to know about cattle supplements

West Texas Livestock

Producers tend to have a love/hate relationship regarding supplements. On the one hand, they love how it improves the performance of their cattle, but on the other hand, they hate that it adds to their expenses. It is for this reason that producers tend only to feed supplements if they absolutely have to. In order […] The post Introducing all you need to know about cattle supplements appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Natural Mating vs Artificial Insemination: Find out which is Better

Agric4profits

Often times, Ruminant farmers always want to know which method is better between Natural Mating and Artificial Insemination. Well, if the semen to be used in Artificial Insemination are well preserved and handled, it could be better because a single ejaculate can be used to mate as much as 20 or more females while in natural mating, it is a male to a female at a time.

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Farm transition planning: Your words matter

Western FarmPress

Bow Creek Chronicles: Empathy, thoughtful wording and honesty are all values that can help smooth the transition.

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6 Health Benefits of Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

Agric4profits

Peppercorns scientifically known as Piper nigrum may benefit your blood pressure, blood sugar, and digestion while also preventing and combating diseases like

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19 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Avens (Geum)

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Avens (Geum) is a genus of over 50 species of perennial flowering plants in the rose family.

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California Seeks Applications for Inaugural Food Hubs Advisory Committee

ATTRA

California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is accepting applications through January 19, 2024, from people interested in serving on the inaugural Farm to Community Food Hubs Advisory Committee. The 10-member committee will advise CDFA’s secretary on education, outreach, and technical assistance for the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, which will provide planning and implementation grants to mission-driven food hubs throughout California.

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Black Cat Breeds Description and Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

Black cat breeds are some of the friendliest cats around, despite the fact that they are normally associated with evil and witchcraft.

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South Carolina Partnership Helping Small Farmers Achieve GAP Certification

ATTRA

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) is helping South Carolina farmers achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Duke Energy. ACRE is partnering with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition, Pick 42 Foundation, and Bonita Global LLC to help growers prepare for a GAP audit and cover the costs of certification.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)

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Liquorice, also known as Glycyrrhiza Glabra, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, central to southern Russia and Asia Minor to Iran.

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The 2023 Agricultural Year in Review

Agricultural Economics Insights

By: Brent Gloy and David Widmar The Agriculture Headlines That Caught Our Attention This Year For our final post of the calendar year, we are reflecting on the biggest agricultural stories of 2023. With minimal delays, our list: SVB Fails In early March (while several of us were at Commodity Classic), regulators closed the Silicon Valley Bank. After the previous banking crisis, a bank stuffed with long-dated Treasuries going bankrupt caught many by surprise.

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16 The Medicinal Health Benefits of Maitake (Hen of the Woods)

Agric4profits

Maitake, scientifically known as Grifola frondosa, is a remarkable mushroom renowned for its large, overlapping clusters of fan-shaped caps.

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19 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Goats Rue (Galega officinalis)

Agric4profits

Goats Rue, scientifically known as Galega officinalis, is a herbaceous plant in the subfamily Faboideae of the legume family Fabaceae.

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The Appearance and Features of Tuna Fish

Agric4profits

Tuna is a kind of fish that lives in the ocean. It is a big fish that many people like to eat. People catch tuna to use for food.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Cudweed

Agric4profits

The term cudweed refers to a diverse group of plants belonging to the genus Gnaphalium within the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

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19 Medicinal Health Benefits of Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Agric4profits

Sweet Woodruff, scientifically known as Galium odoratum, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)

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Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as ground ivy, is a perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Grindelia (Gumweed)

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Grindelia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), comprising roughly 85 species.

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19 The Medicinal Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

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Reishi mushroom, scientifically known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a polypore fungus native to East Asia.

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Cranesbill (Geranium)

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Geranium, commonly known as Cranesbill, is a genus of flowering plants with over 400 species.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba)

Agric4profits

Avens (Geum) is a genus of over 50 species of perennial flowering plants in the rose family.

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Gentian (Gentiana)

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Gentian, scientifically known as Gentiana, belongs to a diverse genus of flowering plants.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits of Cotton (Gossypium)

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Cotton (Gossypium) is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae.

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19 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Cleavers (Galium aparine)

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Cleavers, also known as Galium aparine, belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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