Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Any farmer can tell you that farming has some very real challenges. The many hours spent alone in a tractor, the sudden disappointment of pests and disease, and being subject to changing environmental conditions can lead to a level of stress that most people outside of agriculture will never fully be able to fathom. So. Read More Any farmer can tell you that farming has some very real challenges.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The World Health Organization has issued guidelines for taxing unhealthy foods: Fiscal Policies to Promote Healthy Diets. On the basis of current evidence, the WHO recommends: Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) Consideration of policies to tax unhealthy foods Consideration of policies to subsidize healthy foods A recent article explains why the recommendation for SSB taxes is so strong: Sweetened Beverage Tax Implementation and Change in Body Mass Index Among Children in Seattle.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The pressure is on for the Ontario government to back away from a land deal that would see 770 acres of farmland turned into a yet-to-be-determined industrial development. Hundreds of citizens in Wilmot Township near Kitchener, Ont., have posted signs and signed petitions proclaiming they are “unwilling hosts” to the planned development.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Uncertainty looms as producers await a new farm bill and commodities, such as cotton, struggle with demand, exports and competition. Economist Darren Hudson addresses long-term concerns.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s time for another episode of Wheat Pete’s Word! On this episode, host Peter Johnson has a plan for letting clover grow as long as possible without sacrificing weed control, he explains why plants in the residue swath need more N, and why cereal rye is an answer to fleabane, not THE answer. Have a. Read More It’s time for another episode of Wheat Pete’s Word!

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Fuller Bazer and Guoyao Wu ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world for animal science research The post Texas A&M AgriLife home to world’s top animal science researchers, according to Research.com appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Bayer Crop Science Canada and DEKALB Coat of Farms. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Matt Makens with Makens Weather on remainder of the fall forecast and a peak into a winter forecast; Steve Kell with Kell Grain on the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Bayer Crop Science Canada and DEKALB Coat of Farms.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Researchers at UGA Center for Food Safety are studying potential use of antimicrobial blue light to eliminate pathogens in manufacturing facilities.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium offers unique educational opportunity for future industry leaders The post Connecting students to the dairy industry appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agri-tech

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday 29th July, the JIC/TSL Annual Student Science Meeting (ASM) unfolded with a fresh energy, designed by students, for students. Hosted by the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) student voices, this event was a unique opportunity for students to display their innovative research in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sugar cane plant or Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) belongs to the family of Poaceae the same family as grass, a flowering plant family that includes maize, w

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Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“I think students finally understand why the country lost its mind after this disaster,” said Professor Michael Mark Cohen. The post 9/11 shaped the U.S. in unimaginable ways. This class helps Gen Z students grasp how appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The ability to graze cover crops with livestock offers additional economic benefits for cover crop plantings.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Transforming food quality and innovation from campus labs to global brands The post From carrots to cutting-edge research: Stephen Talcott’s journey in food science appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The discovery of corn stunt is one more reason to knock out volunteer corn in soybeans.

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Trimble Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Read key takeaways for farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners from the USDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast. Rural community stakeholders across the U.S. use the USDA’s farm income forecast to guide financial decisions for the coming year. This data also provides insight into the trajectory of the U.S. farm economy and how current market trends are impacting farmers’ bottom lines.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Kansas Water Authority schedules next round of local consult meetings on the Water Plan.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program is hosting fall events across the state. These events are a chance to network with local food system partners and connect around solutions for sustaining farm to food access programming in your community. Additional event details can be found at wilocalfood.org/events. On-Farm Peer Education Event: Sullivan Family Farm Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (1pm - 5:30pm) Sullivan Family Farm (7725 County Road R, Manitowoc, WI 54220) Register:

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Corn Source: Following harvest is a great time to test soil and to begin forming your 2025 soil fertility plan.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

From ploughs to power harrows, flat cultivators and seed drills, Pöttinger has presented many interesting and innovative new products and features 1. PLANO VT 6060: The new PLANO VT 6060 trailed stubble cultivator has a working width of 6 metres and 6 rows of tines. During development, great importance was attached to shallow and all-over cutting, making the cultivator the specialist for conserving groundwater, preventing erosion, mechanically suppressing weeds and tillage for catch crops.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When condition scoring cows, producers should look beyond age, frame size, depth, length pregnancy status and hair coat.

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World Agri-Tech

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Bloomfield Robotics is Acquired by Global Tractor Manufacturer, Kubota Corporation Bloomfield Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based start-up using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor the health and performance of specialty crops one plant at a time, has been acquired by Kubota Corporation, a leading global tractor manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Minnesota State Fair recognizes those who have worked, volunteered, exhibited or vended for at least 50 years.

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Farming First

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

According to CropLife International, the B20 Recommendations are a true roadmap for achieving meaningful food system transformation globally. The post B20 Recommendations: A True Roadmap For Meaningful Food System Transformation appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Agrivision: Spreading the income from selling livestock, feed and machinery over two years may lower taxes.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

USDA announced funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. NRCS accepts applications year-round for ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). Interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply by the next two ranking dates, Oct. 4, 2024, or Dec. 20, 2024, at their local NRCS office, to be considered for these two state-led funding cycles.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Day 1 of Husker Harvest Days is a wrap, so here are some highlights from our editors on the ground and what to look for on Day 2.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With a decade of groundbreaking investments, NK is bringing stronger corn genetics and herbicide traits combined with enhanced testing to the farm faster than ever with the new 2025 NK Corn Hybrids. NK corn product manager Matt Dolch was at the recent Farm Progress Show to talk about the new hybrids. “We have an excellent new lineup here for 2025.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Farm Business: Assessing resources and identifying what is unique can help set your farm apart.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Plantain is a staple crop grown throughout the tropics.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Thai subsidiary allegedly offered cash payments, travel and massage parlor visits.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Proposals are due by November 6, 2024. Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is offering Local Education and Demonstration Grants designed to increase the application and adoption of the results and recommendations from previous SARE-funded research by identifying and overcoming the environmental, economic, and social hindrances of adopting sustainable agricultural practices locally.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Follow this advice to ensure you have adequate coverage for your grain bins.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Applications will be evaluated starting September 20, 2024. Through USDA Dairy Business Innovation Initiative resources, University of Tennessee Extension is providing opportunities to value-added dairy producers or key personnel in the Southeast region (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) to participate in a premier professional development opportunity.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Either way, it’s an economical way to feed cattle and extend the grazing season.

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American Farmland

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Wrap-Up: Farmland Protection Efforts Took Center Stage Throughout New England in the 2024 Legislative Session appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Three million head of feeder cattle will make their way through the Nebraska feedlots in 2024. Mike Pearson tells listeners how Nebraska Governor Jim PIllen doesn't want lab grown meat to hurt that and is doing everything he can to stop it.

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