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Industry-funded study of the week: Pork

Food Politics

A reader, Tara Kenny, sent me this one. She wrote that she had seen a chart from this paper posted on X (Twitter) “showing how pork, chicken, eggs, fish and turkey are almost the same as beans and nuts in terms of mean GHGs/50g of protein so I figured this paper would have likely have some conflicts of interests…It does.” I went right to it. The paper: Perspective: The Place of Pork Meat in Sustainable Healthy Diets.

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USDA Rural Development Celebrates National Homeownership Month 2024

USDA Blog

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. Each year, as part of this nationwide celebration , USDA highlights programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable homes.

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RealAg Radio: Beneficial insects, a stripe rust update, and interest rate questions, June 3, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss stripe rust, a moisture update, and more; Also hear a spotlight interview with Kimball Lischynski with Federated Co-operatives Limited on their BIN Logic; A clip from the recent episode of.

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Eric T. Meyer will lead UC Berkeley’s School of Information

Berkeley Blog

Meyer comes to Berkeley from the University of Texas at Austin, where he has been dean of the School of Information since 2018. He will begin his new job on Aug. 1. The post Eric T. Meyer will lead UC Berkeley’s School of Information appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Fewer but heavier cattle hit markets

Western FarmPress

Beef Outlook: Lower feed costs boost feeder cattle incentives for weight gain.

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Embedding environmental sustainability into our research

Agri-tech

The John Innes Centre has joined more than 25 leading research organisations in signing an environmental sustainability concordat. The Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, hosted by Wellcome commits signatories and supporters to embedding environmental sustainability into all research and innovation practice.

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14 things you can’t miss at this year’s Farm Progress shows

Western FarmPress

The new, high-tech and innovative ideas are rolling into the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. Here’s what you’ll want to see.

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How’s your horse’s microbiome doing?

Western FarmPress

Purina’s Microbiome Quotient platform offers microbiome testing and probiotic supplements for better nutrition and gut health.

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You’ll be Loved Here: Reflections on the FoodPrints 2023-24 School Year

FreshFarm Blog

Our Young Chefs And Gardeners Share Their Reflections on the FoodPrints 2023-24 School Year, Plus a Review of Our Progrmmatic Goals.

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Will grain markets find summer love?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: June rallies aren’t a sure thing as corn and soybeans hit the turning point for the 2024 season.

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Simple steps could prevent thousands of deaths from antimicrobial resistance every year

Berkeley Blog

"Focusing on interventions with demonstrated effectiveness in preventing infections must be at the heart of global action," a Berkeley researcher said. The post Simple steps could prevent thousands of deaths from antimicrobial resistance every year appeared first on Berkeley News.

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John Deere announces new combine

Western FarmPress

T6 800 walker combine’s grain tank is nearly a quarter larger and unloads 20% faster.

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Cracking the mystery on chicken eggs

AgriLife Today

Discover why chickens lay different colors, shapes and shades The post Cracking the mystery on chicken eggs appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Economics powers interest in mixed-flow dryers

Western FarmPress

Learn why a renewed interest in mixed-flow grain dryers is surfacing.

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Nine Food Security Innovations Enhancing Zero Hunger in Africa

Farming First

Supported by the Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa, nine food security innovations are solving food security challenges across Africa through technology-powered solutions. The post Nine Food Security Innovations Enhancing Zero Hunger in Africa appeared first on Farming First.

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These are not your dad’s grain dryers

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Compare the latest offerings from multiple companies.

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The Broccoli Petals: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli petals are not as widely known as the more commonly discussed florets, but they play an important role in the structure and function of the plant.

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Keep an early eye on zinc in corn

Western FarmPress

One out of balance micronutrient could have big growing season impacts for corn.

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The Broccoli Roots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli roots are typically composed of a primary taproot and numerous lateral roots.

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Texas rangeland conditions vary, drought persists

Western FarmPress

Some Texas regions have received rainfall, while 46% of the state remains in some level of drought. Specialists discuss range management considerations, plus the latest Texas Crop and Weather Report.

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The Broccoli Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli leaves, like those of other cruciferous vegetables, exhibit a distinctive morphology. They are broad, flat, and typically have serrated edges.

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Control flies around cattle for a better summer

Western FarmPress

Make summer more enjoyable for your cattle and your profits by following these management tips.

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The Broccoli Internodes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. italica, is a member of the Brassicaceae family.

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Farm Progress America, June 3, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners about the spring conference held by the U.S. Meat Export Federation and how it's focusing on strategies to boost international demand for U.S. beef and pork cuts that just aren't popular here.

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The Broccoli Nodes: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli nodes are complex structures that serve as the plant's growth hubs. These nodes contain meristematic tissue, which is capable of rapid cell division.

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Did rain wash away my preemerge?

Western FarmPress

Lots of spring rains might leave questions for preemerge herbicide efficacy.

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What’s the Egg in Your AgTech Product?

Global Agtech Initiative

Identifying where to introduce elements that keep farmers engaged — akin to the "egg" in cake mixes — is essential for successful adoption of new agtech. The post What’s the Egg in Your AgTech Product? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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South Carolina acts to reduce farmland loss

Western FarmPress

South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers says retaining farms and preserving farmland is a must for growing and strengthening South Carolina agriculture.

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Crisp Up Communications to Strengthen Reputation During AgTech’s Reset

Global Agtech Initiative

Here is a way to make sure your house is in order so any M&A discussions will be strategic, effective and support a strong valuation. The post Crisp Up Communications to Strengthen Reputation During AgTech’s Reset appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Can farms create opportunity from obstacles?

Western FarmPress

Finance First: Direct your energy and concerns into creative problem-solving by focusing on factors you can control.

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Soybean School: Managing weedy fields after crop emergence

Real Agriculture

When it comes to weed control in soybeans, it’s always best to start clean and stay clean. But when fieldwork and planting are delayed thanks to poor spring conditions, growers are often forced to plant now and spray later. That’s the situation many Ontario growers have experienced in 2024 as wet spring conditions dictated that. Read More When it comes to weed control in soybeans, it’s always best to start clean and stay clean.

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What’s up with chlorpyrifos and dicamba?

Western FarmPress

Recent court cases have brought changes to the use of these two pesticides.

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Rare, ideal weather boosts Carolina Blackland cotton planting

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Even though the weather has not been perfect for planting in a lot of the Southeast, there is one place that has had almost perfect weather for cotton planting.

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Input sought on Oregon forest plan

Western FarmPress

11,500-acre McDonald-Dunn Research Forest owned by university.

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Latest outlook for June 2024 shows Alabama most likely to be warmer and wetter than normal

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The final outlook for the June 2024 climate was issued late last week by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

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Major hail damage doesn’t mean total loss

Western FarmPress

Hail injury to soybean plants often looks worse than it is.

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Initial maps for May, spring from @Climatologist49

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Brian Brettschneider, @Climatologist49 on Twitter, is one of the first climatologists to provide climate summary maps for the US after the end of each month and season. Here are the maps he produced for May and the March-May periods.

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