Real Agriculture
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Canadian government is giving the green light to Bunges US$8.2 billion acquisition of Viterra. The two multi-national grain companies originally announced their plan to combine operations under the Bunge banner in the summer of 2023. Approval by the Canadian government, with some conditions, was communicated in an order-in-council published on January 14th, 2025.
Agricultural Biodiversity
JANUARY 14, 2025
China rehabilitates its grasslands. Not content with that, China breeds a new edible lily. Not sure what food group lilies are in, but farmers are growing more fruits and vegetables , it seems. Still not resting on its lilies, China breeds climate-smart potatoes. No doubt CIP and its genebank is helping with that. There’s a new book on Vavilov and his genebank.
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Real Agriculture
JANUARY 14, 2025
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio broadcasting from the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., brought to you by FMC Pre-School! First off, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Joe Ickley, extension weed specialist with NDSU, on how kochia grows and spreads and what we can do Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio broadcasting from the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., brought to you by FMC Pre-S
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Here are tips for protecting your cattle herd from harsh winter elements.
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Federal grants to help wrangle vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, thousands of other plants The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virus appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Ag Marketing IQ: With the new WASDE numbers dropping carryout, upside pricing is possible for farmers and traders.
Civil Eats
JANUARY 14, 2025
In 2007, fourth-generation farmer Luciano Alvarado Jr. and his family were looking for a fresh start. Their business had been booming in Florida, where they farmed citrus and vegetables. But after a family member died, they decided to pack up and head to land they owned just outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina, to process their loss in a new place.
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DTN
JANUARY 14, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever for agribusinesses engaged in the buying and selling of grain. The commodity marketplace is a complex ecosystem, influenced by a myriad of factors ranging from global weather patterns to geopolitical events. In this environment, having access to timely, accurate, and comprehensive market intelligence is not just an advantageit’s a necessity for survival and growth.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Cotton Spin: See what the December WASDE and USDA reports reflected about the 2024 cotton crop, from the year-end supply to demand and whether an old crop rally is likely.
Agri-tech
JANUARY 14, 2025
Senior representatives from CIMMYT visited the John Innes Centre on 6th January 2025 to discuss current and future collaboration opportunities. CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Mike Pearson takes a look at the preliminary rule released by the U.S. Treasury Department for the 45Z tax credit to promote biofuel production. However, the industry is not impressed.
Berkeley Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
UC Berkeley's Dave Jones, the former insurance commissioner of California, explains the stakes of the current wildfire emergency and what might happen next. The post What’s next for home insurance in California after the Los Angeles fires? appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Lack of rainfall was the primary cause, but hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globally, scientists say.
Sustainable Food Trust
JANUARY 14, 2025
Kicking off our latest series of articles exploring the transformative power of on-farm education, the SFTs Head of Projects, Bonnie Welch, examines how farm visits can help to reconnect young people with nature and the story behind their food. Today, many of us spend most of our time indoors, often in front of a screen and disconnected from the natural world.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
A frayed bungie cord with sentimental value is passed on.
Sustainable Food Trust
JANUARY 14, 2025
As news of weed killer resistant plants hits the headlines, Patrick Holden reflects on discussions at the latest Oxford Real Farming Conference, highlighting why the plough may not be the worst option when it comes to nature-friendly cultivation. Last week I attended the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), one of two events hosted in that city at this time of year.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
A three-session grazing school will be conducted in Scio, Ohio, in March.
Sustainable Food Trust
JANUARY 14, 2025
The following is an extract from Marianne Landzettel’s new book, The Sustainable Meat Challenge: How to graze cattle, slaughter humanely and stay profitable. Here, Marianne writes about the experience of a number of farmers in Germany, who discuss the most humane methods for handling and slaughter, on pasture and amongst the herd. A good life and death within the herd Farmer Herbert Siegel had already found a way to slaughter his animals on farm, but the new EU framework and the guidelines
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Two Hearts, One Harvest: The fall harvest was a real downer on the Reskovac farm.
Modern Farmer
JANUARY 14, 2025
Starting a garden can be a big step. Knowing what to plant, when, and how–that takes time. And what if you want to branch out, and start raising animals? The learning curve is steep. That’s where we come in. These guides are some of our most popular pieces, walking you through everything from rotating your crops to incubating chicken eggs.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Cattlemens association has championed legislation to speed up large-scale prescribed fires, use targeted grazing to curb spread of wildfires.
Farming First
JANUARY 14, 2025
A broad coalition of the worlds greatest thinkers makes an urgent plea for moonshot efforts to solve the tragic mismatch of global food supply and demand in an open letter. Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2025) – More than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates have made an unprecedented plea for financial and political backing to […] The post More Than 150 Nobel And World Food Prize Laureates Issue Unprecedented Wake-Up Call Over Hunger Tipping Point appeared first on Farming First.
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 14, 2025
John Deere announced today the release of a new lineup of high-speed disks (HSD), a dual-season tool that […] The post John Deere Unveils New High-Speed Disk Series with Enhanced Residue Flow and Robust Frame Strength appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Christie Apple was awarded by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan for work to promote soil health and regenerative practices.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JANUARY 14, 2025
Last week NOAA released its climate summaries for the US and the globe. The press release for the globe as a whole noted that the earth experienced its warmest year since official records began in 1880.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Jennifer Cox Smith Teaching Kitchen, as part of the new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center, is a tribute to her passion for cooking and serving others.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JANUARY 14, 2025
Last week NOAA released its 2024 summary for the contiguous United States. It was the warmest year there since records began in 1895. The average precipitation across the same area was in the wettest third of years.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
New Mexico has an estimated 600 billion to 1.2 trillion cubic meters of brackish groundwater. Significant savings in annual desalination costs could be realized with crop selection flexibility while using water that may be saltier than is accustomed.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JANUARY 14, 2025
I received an email today from USDA announcing two informational webinars on the hurricane wind insurance program that has been the bane of many producers’ existence this year. I like to think that maybe I had a little to do with getting them to do this, although I don’t know that for sure.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
In the first outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth in nearly 40 years, United Kingdom, Mexico and South Korea has stopped the imports of meat.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JANUARY 14, 2025
Once again, ominous maps of heavy snow bands across parts of the Southeast are starting to appear on social media. I am already getting questions about these snow maps just like we did with the last big storm.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Being prepared for those challenging calf deliveries dystocias could make a big difference in your calving season as well as profitability.
ATTRA
JANUARY 14, 2025
Quivira Coalition’s Soil to Supper project supports producers to get more meat and other livestock products into regional supply chains while reducing waste, increasing soil health, and building climate resilience. Soil to Supper Project funds will help 50 producers transform agricultural and wood waste, finish livestock on grass, and help enhance biodiversity and potential carbon sequestration on the land.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $394,600 grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop the technology.
ATTRA
JANUARY 14, 2025
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and other organizations are inviting agricultural producers to sign onto an open letter to the incoming USDA administration. The letter, authored by eight farmers, encourages USDA Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins to make diversification of agricultural production a priority initiative for the Department over the next four years.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 14, 2025
Sorghum Focus: Conserve water and meet the needs of growing dairies with forage sorghum.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
JANUARY 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System Washington, DC, January 14, 2025 The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for todays announcement of a new final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act: Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems.
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