Mon.Jun 24, 2024

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New federal law targeting “greenwashing” could affect environmental claims in agriculture

Real Agriculture

Buried in the mountain of other things in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, passed last week as Parliament shut down for the summer break, was a clause to amend Section 74.01 of the Competition Act.

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Industry-funded studies of the week: Grapes

Food Politics

The California Table Grape Commission funds lots of research for an explicit purpose: “to help discover how and why grapes are beneficial to health.” It lengthy list of funded projects is here. Published studies are here. You want to do one of these studies? Let them know here. Grape research is conducted using a freeze-dried table grape powder, designed to facilitate reproducible data and to provide researchers with a grape sample that is available year-round.

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Beef value chain members call for resolution of month-long labour dispute at Cargill’s Guelph plant

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) are calling on the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph and members of UFCW Local 175 to come to an expedited labour resolution. “The beef sector in Canada relies on a resilient processing industry across the country and the impacts.

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A Warm Welcome to Three New Members of the Governing Council

Agri-tech

The Governing Council of the John Innes Centre has been strengthened with the appointment of three new members. We are thrilled to welcome Professor Jane Langdale, Professor Julian Hibberd and Professor Mark Searcey to the institute. Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, Chair of the John Innes Centre’s Governing Council, said: “I am delighted to welcome the new members to bolster the multi-skilled team that.

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The Successors, Ep 18: Leveraging your network, when the stars align, and the club calf bug

Real Agriculture

Did you know what you want to be at twelve years old? Kurtis Reid did, and he has spent his life chasing that dream, leveraging his network to make it happen. Joining me, Paige Warner, in this episode of The Successors is Kurtis Reid, Saskatchewan sales manager — independent business with Masterfeeds, host and creator. Read More Did you know what you want to be at twelve years old?

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Waiting for real cotton data

Western FarmPress

Cotton Spin: The June WASDE report reflects minor adjustments in old and new crop cotton supply and demand projections. The new crop picture won't be known until this fall due to discontinued data collection.

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Wheat School: Considering nymph counts in grasshopper control thresholds

Real Agriculture

Grasshoppers, both pest species and not, thrive in dry conditions. When back to back (to back) years end up in a dry cycle, grasshopper populations can explode and wipe out a crop. One year of higher moisture isn’t likely to undue that lifecycle bump, so farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta need to stay vigilant on. Read More Grasshoppers, both pest species and not, thrive in dry conditions.

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RealAg Radio: Managing late planted soybeans, aphanomyces ID, and signs of fusarium, June 24, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Clint Jurke with the Canola Council of Canada on early season scouting; Horst Bohner with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness on managing late planted soybeans; Meagen Reed with Saskatchewan Pulse Growers on identification of.

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Policy quick hits: Republican lawmakers challenge livestock electronic ID rule

Western FarmPress

Also: Mango and avocado inspection temporarily halted, Farm Bureau calls on lawmakers to address ag trade deficit; Utah and Wyoming sue feds over public land rule

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What Are the Big Issues for Young Farmers? We Asked Them

Modern Farmer

For young people interested in a career in agriculture, there can be many roadblocks in their path. The price of land continues to rise, grants and educational opportunities can be hard to come by and there’s a steep learning curve for folks who didn’t grow up in a farming family. As we kick off our coverage of Future Farmers, we wanted to hear directly from the people facing these impediments: the young farmers themselves.

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The Pepper Inflorescence: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The pepper inflorescence refers to the flowering structure of the pepper plant, where multiple flowers are arranged in a specific pattern to facilitate pollinat

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More questions than answers in the grain market

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Declining corn and soybean conditions and the numbers USDA releases on June 28 add to the noise influencing 2024 crop prices.

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The Pepper Peduncle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The pepper peduncle, also known as the fruit stalk or stem, is a vital part of the pepper plant's reproductive structure, connecting the fruit to the main stem

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Wheat’s a wrap, but grower desperate for rain

Western FarmPress

Field Snapshot: At Reid Hoover’s dairy, cow comfort is put to the test; tree thinning is finished on a New York apple farm.

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The Mango Seed: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The mango seed, often overlooked compared to the flesh and peel, holds several intriguing properties and potential uses across various industries.

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Stop calling your farm a hobby

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: If you don’t treat your farm like a business, neither will the IRS.

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The Mango Peel: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango peel, often overlooked and discarded, possesses significant economic value and diverse applications across several industries.

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National online tool aids in fertilizer management

Western FarmPress

FRST provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil test phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization from across the U.S.

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The Pepper Sepals: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Pepper sepals are an integral part of the pepper plant's reproductive structure, contributing to both the growth of the fruit and its culinary appeal.

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Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #5: PTx at AGCO Is a Master Class in Collaboration and Integration

Global Agtech Initiative

Learn how PTx’s go-to-market model are excellent examples of organizations working together with the farmer’s needs as a top priority. The post Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #5: PTx at AGCO Is a Master Class in Collaboration and Integration appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The Pepper Ovary: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The pepper ovary, scientifically known as the fruit or pod of the pepper plant, plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and culinary use of peppers.

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Working with Tribal nations to preserve pinyon forests and pine nuts

Berkeley Blog

With California Climate Action Seed Grant funding, ESPM assistant professor Miranda Redmond is assisting Tribal nations in managing culturally important pinyon-juniper forests in the eastern Sierra Nevada The post Working with Tribal nations to preserve pinyon forests and pine nuts appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Culver’s to raise funds to benefit farmland preservation

Western FarmPress

On June 25, 10% of all sales at eight locations will go to the Kent County Purchase of Development Rights Program.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

As the digital agricultural landscape rapidly evolves in Europe and Central Asia, regional challenges have begun to arise, that need to be carefully monitored and addressed In February this year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) launched the AgriTech Observatory , offering a tool to monitor the digital agriculture landscape, while identifying innovative solutions to regional challenges and scaling up good practices.

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Weekly Grain Movement: Corn extends commanding year-over-year lead

Western FarmPress

Soybeans find fractional week-over-week improvements, while wheat slides moderately lower.

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The Mango Flesh: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango flesh, the succulent and flavorful part of the fruit that surrounds the large seed, is not only a culinary delight but also holds economic importance and

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All good things: What people say about the Furrers

Western FarmPress

The 2024 Indiana Master Farmer couple’s teamwork and commitment stand out to their friends and neighbors.

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Where to Get Started: A Guide For Young Farmers

Modern Farmer

There are many organizations out there, from large national groups to regional and community efforts, all working to help young farmers start their careers. Whether you’re looking for advice on organic farming or you want to try an apprenticeship or you want to understand federal policy, there’s a group for you. This is a (definitely non-exhaustive!

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Troy and Lisa Furrer embrace learning on their farm

Western FarmPress

This Indiana Master Farmer couple’s willingness to try new things is to credit for their farm’s success.

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The Mango Skin: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mango skin, often discarded as waste, holds significant economic importance and a variety of uses and by-products.

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Scouting for tar spot — get ready

Western FarmPress

Here are all the tools you need to track tar spot in corn this season.

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Look What Nicola Twilley Found in the Fridge

Civil Eats

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. In 2012, the Royal Society—the British equivalent of the National Academy of Science— declared refrigeration “the most important invention in the history of food and drink.” Polemic proclamations aside, refrigeration speaks volumes about our food system, says Nicola Twilley, seasoned journalist and co-host of the podcast Gastropod.

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How to build the best farm operation

Western FarmPress

Finance First: Take time to answer questions and set goals to align with your farm’s values.

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Farm Interest Rate Spreads Go Extremes

Agricultural Economics Insights

Farm interest rates in 2023 and early 2024 reached the highest level since 2006 to 2008 (Figure 1). The upturn has prompted many observations and headlines. For instance, rates dramatically increased in just 18 months. Also, rates have arguably returned to levels close to the long-run normal. We’ve argued that the general interest rate upturn has overshadowed other important shifts in lending , specifically the inverted yield curve.

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Yes, Palmer amaranth lurks in Iowa

Western FarmPress

Soybean Source: Identifying this pugnacious pigweed is the first step to manage it.

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AgriLife Extension adds rangeland specialist to serve Trans-Pecos ecoregion

AgriLife Today

Alpine position joint appointment with Sul Ross State University The post AgriLife Extension adds rangeland specialist to serve Trans-Pecos ecoregion appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Welcome next class of Indiana Master Farmers

Western FarmPress

The 2024 Indiana Master Farmers uphold qualities set forth by previous classes.

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