Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention. Read More Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With all eyes on Cali for the UN Biodiversity Conference ( CBD COP16 ), it is timely to have a close look at National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) from different perspectives. Do they properly address plant genetic resources for food and agriculture , for example? And if they do, do they make the link to nutrition? That latter question is investigated in a new report from the Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN), entitled “ Biodiversity and Nutrition Syne

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

If you, your farm or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff. Read More If you, your farm or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.

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Food Politics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I am late getting to this report but am finally ready to take it on. This is the annual report from FAO, which always tries to put as positive a spin on its findings as it can. The press release says: Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report 1 in 11 people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, 1 in 5 in Africa Rio de Janeiro – Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, accor

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is set to launch a province-specific, online Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment Tool (HBAT). The $1.

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Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A new type of porous material called a covalent organic framework quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air The post Capturing carbon from the air just got easier appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat. But why? The answer to that is in this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Have a question you’d like. Read More Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Producteurs de Grains du Quebec, Grain Farmers of Ontario, and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers. Previously delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research and Development Centre, the Soy Quality Program in its new form will.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regulatory challenges’ impact on businesses was discussed Oct. 11 at the Ag Allies Conference sponsored by the NC Chamber at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff… Read More If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.

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Farming Farming 246

Food Tank

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is the first part of a series exploring the work of EARTH University as they provide resources and support to future food systems leaders. EARTH University is a private, nonprofit college in the Limón Province of Costa Rica that offers a four-year undergraduate program in Agricultural Sciences. Through its non-traditional design, EARTH is working to address the most pressing issues within food systems and create a new generation of agricultural leaders.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Producteurs de Grains du Quebec, Grain Farmers of Ontario, and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers. Previously delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research and Development Centre, the Soy Quality Program in its new form will… Read More The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Pr

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Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Watch Raka Ray explain the basics of the study of sociology in just 101 seconds. The post Sociologists are the detectives of the social world, says UC Berkeley dean of sociology appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention… Read More Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age.

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Cattle Livestock 233

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Kansas Digest: KLA meeting moved; KSU Swine Day set; KFB Farm Families of the Year named; and Hilmar CEO retiring.

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Cattle Farming Farming 111

Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is set to launch a province-specific, online Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment Tool (HBAT). The $1.2-million project, which began in 2020 with financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) as part of the Canada Nature Fund, was completed in collaboration with national and provincial stakeholder committees, governments,… Read More The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is set to launch a province-specific,

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Forage Farming Farming Technology 217

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

HPAI summit participant to prepare a document with guidelines and recommendations for national and international health authorities.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat. But why? The answer to that is in this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Have a question you’d like… Read More Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Alice in Dairyland: Chickens were my first FFA project. If you’re interested in raising birds, I have some advice for you!

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Poultry 105

Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger with LeftField Commodity Research on grain markets, Sara Wyant with AgriPulse on the U.S. election, Farm Bill and upcoming trade issues; and, Haney asks for some listener feedback. Thoughts on something we talked about on the… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Grain Scoops: Wheat forward contract harvest prices imply that the market expects average supply and demand conditions.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger with LeftField Commodity Research on grain markets, Sara Wyant with AgriPulse on the U.S. election, Farm Bill and upcoming trade issues; and, Haney asks for some listener feedback. Thoughts on something we talked about on the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Marketing Grain Agriculture Agriculture 130

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Research is underway to develop high-oil peanut cultivars and explore the economics of establishing a high-oil market.

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Marketing 105

Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Sabanto Steward is an innovative retrofit kit designed to add autonomous functionality to existing tractors without compromising their manual operation. The post Sabanto Showcases Sabanto Steward at FIRA USA 2024 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

You may have an adequate internet connection in your home or office, but what about in the field?

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Garri is a popular staple food made from processed cassava, consumed widely in West Africa, especially in Nigeria.

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Processing Food Agriculture Agriculture 99

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

South Central College and Minnesota State University, Mankato, partner to offer new program in the MSUM School of Applied Ag.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Heifer development, while challenging, is a rewarding task that shapes the future of your herd. The transformation of young heifers into productive mothers is a process that, with careful planning and management, can lead to long-term success. Every decision, from nutrition to breeding, has a lasting impact on the productivity of your herd, instilling a […] The post Actually master heifer development for a profitable future appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Agri-Ready Profile: Nathan and Taylor Isakson overcome time challenges to build beef legacy.

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Cattle 111

AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Odds are you either love or hate the feeling of a good scare. Whether you’re one to fight or flee, your body will give the energy you need.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Corn Pest Beat: Consider rootworm pressure, crop rotation and your preferred hybrids before giving up rootworm protection.

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Agri-tech

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Rebecca Plater is a Desktop Support Computing Engineer for the Norwich Biosciences Institutes Partnership (the organisation that provides a range of services to the John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, Quadram Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory). In this blog, she considers what it takes for an IT support team to be successful and how she supports the world-leading science taking place at the.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Soybean Pest Beat: A mix of fungicides to protect early-season growth is vital to crop success.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Researchers at California Polytechnic State University published a study in PNAS Nexus in which they sampled 12 farm fields on California’s Central Coast after plastic mulch had been removed for the season according to best practices. According to a press release, all the fields surveyed had plastic contamination and the authors found up to 25 kg of macroplastic debris per hectare, covering up to 3.4% of field surface area.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Commentary: On the Miller farm in Fairfield County, yields were better than expected.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Weed Science Society of America reports that an article in the latest issue of Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on the varying potential for using invasive tree logs to grow edible, marketable mushrooms. The study’s lead author, Kristen Bowers, Ph.D., New Mexico State University postdoc research scientist and USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) biological science technician, explains that the cost of removing invasive tree species can be prohibitive for

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Senior House Agriculture Committee member named a Friend of the Farm Bureau.

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