Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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The Agronomists, Ep 157: Feeding corn in-season with Dale Cowan and Colin Elgin

Real Agriculture

In an ideal growing season, corn goes in to fit soil, with a strong starter fertilizer package, and a plan for a top-dress pass. In reality, the ’24 season in Ontario has started out as anything but ideal. A very early warm up has led to well advanced weeds, smeared in corn, and excessive water, Read More In an ideal growing season, corn goes in to fit soil, with a strong starter fertilizer package, and a plan for a top-dress pass.

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Interesting study of the week I: diet and Alzheimer’s

Food Politics

This seems to be a slow news week so I’m going to get caught up on research papers I think worth reading. I first heard about this study from this video, from Dr. Greger’s newsletter announcement (I subscribe). Here’s the study: Ornish D, et al. Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

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Texas A&M announces one-of-a-kind coffee certificate  

AgriLife Today

Unique educational experiences prepare Texas A&M students for success in the burgeoning coffee industry The post Texas A&M announces one-of-a-kind coffee certificate appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Texas cotton prospects ‘depend on location’

Western FarmPress

Location, location, location. Cotton conditions vary throughout the state. While some areas need rain, others are waiting for fields to dry. The good news is that it's better than last year.

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Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

ATTRA

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist As the summer heat ramps up around the country, it’s a good time to make sure we livestock producers are protecting our animals from heat stress. It is beneficial for their comfort and it improves their productivity , as well. Here in Arkansas where I live and raise cattle, goats, laying hens, and a few ducks, the summer temperatures can be punishing.

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Unprecedented campus construction marked Carol Christ’s chancellorship

Berkeley Blog

It's been "a golden era for UC Berkeley's physical development," says Marc Fisher, vice chancellor for administration. The post Unprecedented campus construction marked Carol Christ’s chancellorship appeared first on Berkeley News.

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FP Next: Beat the ag job hunt

Western FarmPress

Episode 16: Jessie Jarvis, Of the West founder sand CEO, shares top tips to find a job in agriculture

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The bigger water picture

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: Whether through crop rotation or innovative market solutions, farmers can turn the tide on the water crisis.

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Texas agriculture a tale of rainfall haves and have-nots

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 11, 2024 The post Texas agriculture a tale of rainfall haves and have-nots appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western Oklahoma wildfire recovery continues

Western FarmPress

Recovery from the Smokehouse Creek Fire continues. Western Oklahoma Extension agents provide an update on how the long process is going in their county.

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Groundwater Community Engagement Contractors

Caff

Title : Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor Location : CAFF is hiring for a team of regional outreach coordinators in priority regions including: Butte, Colusa/Glenn, Monterey (Salinas), Tehama, San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles), and Yolo/Solano/Sacramento Counties Compensation : Estimated $85-100/hour rate with a total budget of $75,000 per contractor, estimated 10 hours/week Project Duration : 18 months Anticipated Project Start Date : August 15, 2024 Project End Date : February 15, 20

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Husker Harvest Days introduces complimentary online registration for enhanced attendee experience

Western FarmPress

The innovative system enhances the overall experience of the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show from Farm Progress.

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Protect pets during the dog days of summer

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share considerations for summer heat safety The post Protect pets during the dog days of summer appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Kim Starnes says conservation is the right thing

Western FarmPress

Farmer and family named the North Carolina Outstanding Conservation Farm Family of the Year for 2024 for their exemplary service.

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Call the Gov Today for Local Food & Family Farms

Caff

Background After months of advocacy, the State Legislature proposed a joint budget agreement that would prevent critical investments in food hubs and small farm emergency relief from getting cut! Hurray! Now we need the Governor to sign the budget bill and keep these critical funds in the final version. Please call the Governor TODAY to ensure these funds are protected!

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Farm Progress America, June 11, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson talks about the solar storms this spring and how they disrupted the GPS systems in tractors and planters causing damage.

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Pairwise Develops First Seedless Blackberry through CRISPR Tech

World Agri-Tech

First caneberry trait of its kind, achieved in concert with thornless and compact traits to deliver enormous benefits to consumers, growers, and the environment Pairwise, a company pioneering genetics-based innovation in food and agriculture, has developed the world’s first seedless blackberry. Created using the company’s proprietary Fulcrum™ Platform, a complete suite of novel tools for CRISPR application in plants, this is the first time seedlessness has been achieved in any caneberry.

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6 business tips from first-generation farmers

Western FarmPress

More than Dirt: It’s easier to separate the family from the farm when you’re the first generation.

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AFT Statement on Release of Ranking Member Boozman’s Farm Bill Framework

American Farmland

The post AFT Statement on Release of Ranking Member Boozman’s Farm Bill Framework appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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BASF debuts first SCN transgenic trait

Western FarmPress

Nemasphere is the first transgenic trait to help farmers manage SCN. It’s set to be available in 2028, pending regulatory approval.

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Animal Ag News 6/11

Agwired

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing the rule Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems, to address a range of abuses that have occurred in relation to grower ranking (commonly known as “tournament”) payment systems and additional capital investment requirements that poultry companies commonly ask of their contract growers for broiler chicken.

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Why are some corn leaves purple?

Western FarmPress

Corn Commentary: Early-season discoloration due to deficiencies should clear up with better weather.

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USDA and FFAR Innovation Challenge

ATTRA

Applications are due July 29, 2024. USDA and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) launched “Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs” Innovation Challenge), a funding opportunity for transdisciplinary teams led by early-career scientists (those who have received a Ph.D. within the past 10 years) to catalyze new discoveries and mobilize transformative research that simultaneously tackle our most important societal challenges.

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Groundwater tax credit program in Arkansas

Western FarmPress

Income tax credits are available to water users who invest in groundwater conservation projects.

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20-Year California Study on Conservation Agriculture Shares Results

ATTRA

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists conducted a 20-year study of conservation agriculture practices, including no-till, cover crops, and integrating livestock, at the West Side Research and Extension Center in Fresno County, California. They published a summary of their soil and ecosystem study results in California Agriculture.

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Dairy facilities expert named 2024 Kansas Dairy Leader

Western FarmPress

Dairy Month: Joseph P. Harner III was honored for his pioneering work in heat abatement in dairy barns.

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Sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program by June 28

ATTRA

USDA announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) through June 28, 2024. Grassland CRP is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration, all while continuing most grazing and haying practices.

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How to spot nutrient deficiencies in corn

Western FarmPress

Corn Source: Nutrient deficiencies can be confirmed by tissue samples during the growing season or by soil sampling prior to planting.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

As part of its ‘A Sustainable Year’ series, CNH has included its second story titled, ‘Training women for the workforce,’ which signifies the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion The article investigates how increasing the number of women in the workforce can lead to improved productivity, with a highlight on CNH India’s first female apprentices on the shop floor at its Greater Noida agricultural manufacturing plant.

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Black vultures kill young calf in Missouri

Western FarmPress

A farmer shares how to safeguard the beef herd from a predatory bird mob.

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It’s decision time for Ontario growers wrestling with unseeded acres

Real Agriculture

As the calendar pushes to mid-June, growers in areas of the province still struggling with wet planting conditions are now deciding whether to try to plant corn, switch to soybeans, or make unseeded acreage claims. Agronomists and ag reps attending a Ridgetown, Ont., virtual Ag Business Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday did their best to assess.

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Student farm doubles acreage to serve food banks

Western FarmPress

The Oklahoma State University Student Farm produced more than 54,000 pounds of warm- and cool-season crops in 2023. The farm's fresh produce is distributed to a campus food pantry and another local food center.

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Psychedelics change how we see the world. A UC Berkeley study aims to find out why.

Berkeley Blog

Researchers will use neuroimaging to observe the effects of psilocybin on the human brain — in real-time. The post Psychedelics change how we see the world. A UC Berkeley study aims to find out why. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Young Ohio farmers tackle wet, warm planting season

Western FarmPress

Field Snapshot: Crohn’s disease diagnosis complicates life for family of five.

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More precision for Vaderstad Tempo planters

Real Agriculture

Vaderstad is bringing enhanced precision capabilities to its line of Tempo planters and also adding a new model, which is now for sale in Canada. New to the line is the Tempo K, a 24-row planter with low-compaction tracks and 30-inch row spacing. It features a 150-bushel central fill system and optional 1,500-gallon liquid carrying.

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Safety matters when buying grain equipment

Western FarmPress

Think about safety features when shopping for dryers, bins and grain handling equipment.

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Border strike averted with tentative deal

Real Agriculture

The unions representing more than nine thousand Canada Border Services Agency employees announced on Tuesday that they have reached a tentative agreement with the federal government, averting a strike that would have disrupted trade and caused delays at border crossings and airports across the country. The members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).

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