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Happy Food Politics Thanksgiving!

Food Politics

Six items to cheer your holiday (or not): I. The cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner (in Iowa, at least). II. But the pie will cost less, says USDA. III. How much of that cost does the farmer get? Not much, alas. IV. Williams Sonoma’s guide to portion sizes. A half to a whole bottle of wine, per person ? V. The #FoodNotPhones Thanksgiving challenge.

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Harvesting Community at Local Midwest Farmers Markets

American Farmland

?✨ Go from the bustling wholesale markets of the East Coast to the heart of Illinois, in this is a story of passion, legacy, and a profound connection with the land. ?? Our Midwest Communications Manager, Piero Taico, shares the story of his family's culinary legacy, the challenges faced, and the rekindling of that deep-rooted connection through regenerative agriculture. ?

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7 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Urtica incisa (Scrub Nettle)

Agric4profits

Urtica incisa, commonly known as Scrub Nettle, is a species of nettle found in various regions, including parts of Europe and Asia.

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Be on the look out for winter tetany

West Texas Livestock

When people think about tetany, they think of something that happens only during the spring. It’s something that usually occurs when cattle are eating lush spring grass or annual cereal forages. However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay. Grass tetany is most often paired with cattle grazing […] The post Be on the look out for winter tetany appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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8 Health Benefits of Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Agric4profits

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), are bulbous plants, the edible portion of the plant is the long, hollow stem.

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Controlled Environment Horticulture Conference set for Dec. 7-8 in Dallas

AgriLife Today

Event offers in-person and virtual attendance options The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is holding the fifth annual Controlled Environment Horticulture Conference on Dec. 7 -8 in Dallas. The event will be held from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Water Education Building at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at. Read More → The post Controlled Environment Horticulture Conference set for Dec. 7-8 in Dallas first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Importance of Poultry Management Practices

Agric4profits

When handling poultry birds as a poultry farmer, you have to be very careful as your management practices goes a long way with regards to the success or failure of your investment, do not make the mistake of relying on your staff (s) for everything or say as a farmer because you have a lot of people working for you beginning from the Manager to the least person required as workers in the farm that you the owner of the farm is free, “ I am boldly telling you that “No” you are not” because your in

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s Claw)

Agric4profits

Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as Cat's Claw or Una de Gato, is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas in Central and South

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Farm Progress America, November 23, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the falling prices of cranberries this year.

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5 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Valerian Herb (Valeriana officinalis)

Agric4profits

Understanding the botanical description, geographic distribution, and chemical composition of Valerian herb provides a comprehensive overview of this

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COP28 is a Chance for Businesses to Walk the Talk on Food and Climate

Farming First

Businesses working together to address innovative measures to achieve food security and climate change are crucial at COP28. The post COP28 is a Chance for Businesses to Walk the Talk on Food and Climate appeared first on Farming First.

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5 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Vaccinium crassifolium (Creeping Blueberry)

Agric4profits

Vaccinium crassifolium, commonly known as Creeping Blueberry, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family (Ericaceae).

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Buy a drone or hire odd areas sprayed?

Western FarmPress

Corn Pest Beat: Is spraying with your own drone an opportunity or a headache? The answer can only be found after careful consideration.

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7 Health Benefits of Chamomile (Camomile)

Agric4profits

Chamomile formally written as camomile (Asteraceae).

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Short pecan crop gets shorter on tough weather

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

According to a recent story in Southeast Farm Press, Georgia’s pecan production is likely to be off by at least a third of what was expected due to effect of several weather events this growing season.

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10 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)

Agric4profits

Urtica dioica, commonly known as Stinging Nettle, is a versatile and widespread flowering plant belonging to the Urticaceae family.

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Integrate Farmbrite with Your Favorite Tools and Apps for Seamless Farm Management

Farmbrite

In the modern world of agriculture, managing a farm has become more than just tilling the soil and planting seeds. It's about harnessing the power of technology to streamline your operations and maximize efficiency. Farmbrite is the all-in-one farm software that simplifies farm management, and it's now easier than ever to integrate it with your favorite tools and apps.

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5 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)

Agric4profits

Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly known as Bilberry, is a low-growing shrub belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae).

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Drought slightly expands prior to rain

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor, released a day early on Wednesday because of the holiday, shows slight increases in drought in some areas while other areas saw limited relief.

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Drowning ‘the bear’ in water

Western FarmPress

Front Porch: Praise the Lord for water at last!

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Urceola micrantha

Agric4profits

Urceola micrantha is a climbing plant species belonging to the family Apocynaceae.

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CDC Churchill joins list of recommended malting barley varieties for 2024

Real Agriculture

Five varieties, including one new one, have cracked the list of recommended malting barley varieties for farmers to grow in 2024. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) published its annual list on Thursday, offering a guide to Western Canadian producers and industry on preferred varieties based on agronomics, malting quality, and market demand.

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5 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Typha domingensis (Southern Cattail)

Agric4profits

Typha domingensis, commonly known as Southern Cattail, is a robust and versatile aquatic plant that belongs to the Typhaceae family.

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Drew Spoelstra elected Ontario Federation of Agriculture president

Real Agriculture

Drew Spoelstra, a dairy and crop farmer from Binbrook, Ont., has been elected as the new president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Spoelstra was chosen to the lead the provincial farm lobby at an executive meeting following the conclusion of the organization’s annual convention in Toronto this week. He has served on the. Read More Drew Spoelstra, a dairy and crop farmer from Binbrook, Ont., has been elected as the new president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)

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17 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Uncaria (Cat’s Claw)

Agric4profits

Uncaria, commonly known as Cat's Claw, is a genus of woody vines known for its medicinal properties and traditional uses.

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Autonomous AgBots look to connect with smart implements

Real Agriculture

Smart tractors need smart implements. That’s one of the challenges start-up autonomous tractor maker AgXeed is tackling as its AgBots move on to European farms. In this interview from Agritechnica ’23, AgXeed product specialist Nadine Bietenduvel shares how the company over the past five years has developed three AgBot models — three-wheel, four-wheel and, tracked.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Ulex (Gorse)

Agric4profits

Ulex, commonly known as Gorse, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae.

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The GOAT Thanksgiving!

AgWeb Farm Journal

The GOAT Thanksgiving!

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RealAg Radio: A drawn-out harvest, farm travel, family support, and a grain grower at Agribition, Nov 23, 2023

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Brendan Byrne of Essex, Ont; Dan Petker of Norfolk, Ont; Wilco van Meijl of Rapid, City, Man; and, Gerry Hertz of Edenwold, Sask. Plus, we. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!

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Stories of Regeneration Podcast Trailer

RR2CS

During the growing season of 2023, the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast travelled to ten farms and ranches across Canada to find out how regenerative agriculture principles were being applied by agricultural producers involved in different types of agriculture production: grains, livestock, viticulture, vegetables and fruit. What we discovered is that despite their differences in production, geography and climate, these producers actually had quite a bit in common.