Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While the initial launch of a new piece of equipment is always exciting, feedback from the farmers that use it in the field can help to make some pretty impressive improvements. In the case of Horschs Leeb VL sprayer this has meant a bigger tank, bigger booms, a bigger engine, easy to change fenders, changes Read More While the initial launch of a new piece of equipment is always exciting, feedback from the farmers that use it in the field can help to make some pretty impressive improvements.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 9, 2024

At the Salton Sea State Recreation Area in Southern California, the smell of rotten eggs permeates the air. The odor is hydrogen sulfide, a gas produced by microbes in water depleted of oxygen. As the Salton Sea shrinks, the stench, which used to occur periodically, now happens regularly year-round. The impact goes beyond just a noxious smell. Community members living around the Salton Sea have reported headaches, nausea, and other issues tied to the smelly gas, according to Aydee Palomino, the

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgricultures in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss sulphur on wheat, the safety of glyphosate, cover crops, and more! Also hear from Steven Nicholson with Rabobank to discuss geopolitics and the markets. Thoughts on something we talked about Read More Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Join us in looking back on some of 2024s most memorable discoveries from UC research. The post 12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024 appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Food Tank is highlighting 20 books for young readers that will inspire them to think more deeply about food. These activity books, cookbooks, and stories celebrate diverse foodways and farming practices from across the world, uplift the power of community, and celebrate all that pollinators do for global food and farming systems. Whether you want to get your hands dirty or try a new recipe, theres something for everyone in this roundup. 1.

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post UC Berkeley study uncovers the mafias role in Italys wildfire crisis appeared first on Berkeley News.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

10th Annual Latino Farmer Conference Another Great Success Last month, NCAT hosted the 10th Latino Farmers Conference in California. The event was programmed entirely in Spanish and offered a farm field day, networking opportunities, and workshops on a wide variety of critical agriculture topics. This year, for the first time, we were able to provide translation into Triqui, Zapoteco, and Mixteco, languages spoken by Indigenous people in Mexico.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A recent Weed Technology journal article confirms opportunities to reduce herbicide applications and improve profitability with See & Spray technology in soybean. The post Machine-Vision Technology Shows Promise to Reduce Herbicide Use appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Mary Oxendine grew up in Robeson County, NC, among the Lumbee people. As a child of multigenerational farmers, she grew up picking peas and butterbeans, working with her grandmother making sausages, and plucking chickens. As an adult, she worked her way up in the local governments food security program. But when her father passed, she found herself reconnecting with farmers in the fields.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Its not the technology that drives change, it's a company's unique integration and application of that technology, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Companies Evolve Industries, Ag Technologies Do Not appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Base Cation Saturation Ratio (BCSR) approach to soil fertility management is one of the most debated methodologies in agronomy. It was developed in the mid-20th century by Dr. William Albrecht and later popularized by Neal Kinsey. This method emphasizes achieving an “ideal” balance of calcium, magnesium, and potassium within the soils cation exchange capacity (CEC).

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Agri Spray Drones will expand its offerings with EAVision's flagship drone: the J100. The post Agri Spray Drones Partners with EAVision to Advance U.S. Agricultural Spray Drone Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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FreshFarm Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The DC Council Recognizes, Honors and Celebrates FRESHFARM H Street NE Market's 20th Anniversary With a Ceremonial Resolution

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Agri-tech

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered model able to understand the sequences and structure patterns that make up the genetic language of plants, has been launched by a research collaboration. Plant RNA-FM, believed to be the first AI model of its kind, has been developed by a collaboration between plant researchers at the John Innes Centre and computer scientists at the University of.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Beginnings often come with feelings of both apprehension and adventure, dont they? Some of us love the excitement of a new year, new job, new move and can stay focused on that exciting thrill of a new start! Others may be slower to leap forward, more hesitant to begin. I have been working for Wisconsin Farmers Union in my role with the Farm Climate Smart WI grant project for 12 months and as I reflect on the past year, I vividly continue to feel it all.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska recently released its 2024 Annual Report celebrating 15 years of progress toward global water and food security. DWFI continues to focus on ensuring a sustainable future with access to nutritious food and clean water and is uniquely positioned to advance water management for greater food security.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Apply by December 16, 2024. Arkansas SARE is funding four registration waivers to the Arkansas Grown Conference & Expo in Hot Springs on January 30 – February 1, 2025. Beginning or established limited resource farmers can apply for complimentary conference registration. Travel and accommodations are not included.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) , which builds on measures taken by USDA and federal and state partners since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cattle was first detected in March 2024.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) is seeking nominees for five seats on its Administrative Council. The open seats include two farmer or rancher representatives, two nonprofit organization representatives, and one representative from a 1994 land-grant institution (designated tribal college). The term for these positions is three years.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Unifor, the union representing approximately 3,300 employees at CN in Canada, and CN Rail have announced a tentative, four-year collective agreement. Unifor members provide mechanical, clerical, and intermodal functions for the railway. No details of the tentative agreement will be released publicly until the agreement is ratified. The current collective agreement with Unifor expires on Read More Unifor, the union representing approximately 3,300 employees at CN in Canada, and CN Rail have annou

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million in 24 Iowa projects and other supply chain improvement initiatives through USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program. The Department offered applications for two types of grants, including a larger infrastructure grant and a smaller equipment grant, both of which require cost-share contributions by the applicant.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Indo-Pacific region is one that Canada has identified as deserving of extra attention and investment. Its no wonder, asCanadian farmers, producers, and the agri-food sector sent a total of $22.8 billion of agriculture and agri-food products to the region in 2023. A growing middle class and a demand for high quality products makes Indonesia, Read More The Indo-Pacific region is one that Canada has identified as deserving of extra attention and investment.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) launched a Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program , touted as the first state-led dual-use agrivoltaics programs in the country. The Dual-Use Pilot will incorporate solar panels on designated farmland to produce renewable energy while securing a new revenue stream for farmers. The Dual-Use Pilot will facilitate the installation and operation of up to 200 megawatts of solar over three years.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Jung J-S, Choi G-H, Lee H, Ko Y, Ji S. The Clinical Effect of a Propolis and Mangosteen Extract Complex in Subjects with Gingivitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2024 , 16 (17), 3000; [link] Results: The results revealed that the PMEC group showed a significantly reduced expression of all measured GCF biomarkers compared to the placebo group ( p < 0.0001) at 8 weeks, including substantial reductions in IL-1, PGE2, MMP-8, and MMP-9 levels compa

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Applications are due February 12, 2025. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, and severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds. The Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant offers grants of up to $10,000 for Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers to buy and install supplies and equipment for weather event preparation.

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