Mon.Jan 22, 2024

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Follow a practical path to improving soil health

Real Agriculture

Sweat the details and practice, practice, practice. It may sound like gridiron football strategy but it will also make farmers winners in the battle to improve soil health, says North Dakota-based independent agronomist and crop consultant Lee Briese. When it comes to improving soil health there are plenty of fixes — from reducing tillage to. Read More Sweat the details and practice, practice, practice.

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2024

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. – NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill , food safety , labor reform , pesticide regulation and PFAS. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the gravity of these issues for 2024.

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Robinson named to the Senate of Canada

Real Agriculture

Agriculture leader Mary Robinson has been named to the Senate of Canada, representing Prince Edward Island. Robinson is currently the vice-president of the World Farmers’ Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies, a 6th-generation farm and agribusiness in Prince Edward Island. She is the past president of the Canadian Federation.

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Industry-funded studies of the week: the Beef Checkoff in action

Food Politics

Let’s do two at once—studies funded by gthe beef industry. I. BEEF AND MUSCLES I learned about this one from a headline in Food Navigator — Europe’s daily newsletter: Muscle protein synthesis more successful with beef than plant-based protein in older people, study finds One look at the headline and I wanted to know: Who paid for this? The study: Higher Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates Following Ingestion of an Omnivorous Meal Compared with an Isocaloric and Isonitrogenous Vegan Meal in Healthy

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RealAg Radio: Crop rotations, herbicide formulations, and improving soil health, Jan 22, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Bauman with Vive Crop Protection on herbicide formulations; Dr. Dave Hooker with University of Guelph-Ridgetown on crop rotations; Leon Pratchler with HumaTerra on the roll of biologicals can play when improving soil health; Plus, Read More Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Nevada Seeking Division of Plant Health and Compliance Administrator

NASDA

The Nevada Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for an administrator of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance. This position serves under the direction of the Deputy Director and is responsible for the management of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance operations, which includes regulatory testing, inspection, licensing, certification and service programs statewide.

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Lactanet changes membership structure

Real Agriculture

Lactanet, created just over four years ago through the amalgamation of CanWest DHI, the Canadian Dairy Network, and Valacta, has announced changes to its membership structure. The organization, which is focused on dairy cattle improvement in support of Canadian dairy farmers, will have Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) as the only member representing Ontario dairy.

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Kuhn combines soil prep and seeding in one-pass system

Real Agriculture

Helping farmers prep soil and seed crops in small spring planting windows is the driving force behind a new harrow and seeder combination for Kuhn. In this report from Agritechnica, Kuhn product line manager David Hild explains how European farmers who fall plow typically utilize two separate machines — a power harrow followed by a. Read More Helping farmers prep soil and seed crops in small spring planting windows is the driving force behind a new harrow and seeder combination for Kuhn.

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‘Learn to live with ugly’ after freeze damage

AgriLife Today

Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter A hard freeze can make plants an ugly eyesore in a landscape or garden. But practice patience when it comes to freeze-damaged plants, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife expert. Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens at Texas A&M University and professor of landscape horticulture in the Department of.

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War and bitter cold rock corn and soy cash markets

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Corn and soybean basis weaken in eastern Midwest. End users improvise in the wake of bearish USDA reports. Shipping lanes freeze, dry up or are literally blown apart.

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Big Strides for Small Microbes

AgWeb Farm Journal

“These microbes are naturally occurring. They are on every plant that you would ever see, on the salad you eat, on the grass that you grow, on the trees that you look at, and everything in between,” Smith says.

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Innovative agricultural products take center stage at New York Farm Show

Western FarmPress

The three-day show will feature the latest in farm equipment, farm supplies and services, along with dairy, beef production and related industry supplies.

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Can Prescriptions for Produce-Focused Meal Kits Fight Diabetes?

Civil Eats

Recently, at age 72, Shane Bailey changed her grocery store routine. Her first stop is now the produce section to pick up kale, her new favorite food. She prepares it with collard greens, mixes it into stir-fries, and boils it in vegetable broth. Another new love is white sweet potatoes mashed with a dab of butter. She also has a new go-to sandwich: avocado, low-fat mayonnaise, white onions, and alfalfa sprouts between toasted rye bread.

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Precision ag technology key part of Southern Farm Show

Western FarmPress

There are a lot of directions to go in with precision agriculture, and farmers may feel overwhelmed with making the right choice for their farm.

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Cattle Lower After Neutral COF: Hogs Correct but Corn and Soybeans May Have Made Lows?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle lower despite neutral COF, on profit taking and the lack of cash. Hogs continue to correct with supplies backing up. Did corn and soybeans put in lows last week? Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

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PlantwisePlus restarts plant clinics following conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia

CABI

In the Tigray region of Ethiopia, village-based plant clinics have traditionally flourished. Running from 2014 to 2020, with the support of CABI and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the local government and community embraced the clinics. The regional government even expanded on their services. However, a two-year conflict in Northern Ethiopia interrupted plant clinic operations.… The post PlantwisePlus restarts plant clinics following conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia appeare

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Swarm To The Future? Mini Farm Robots With Big Plans

AgWeb Farm Journal

A farm kid from Kansas is bringing a new robotic weeding concept to market and he’s got big dreams for the future of crop protection.

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An Opportunity to Reduce Water Pollution from Slaughterhouses

The Equation

Industrial meat and poultry slaughterhouses dump millions of pounds of pollutants into the nation’s waters every year. The federal Clean Water Act directs the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set and enforce the rules that regulate this pollution. But the current rules, which were enacted two decades ago, are woefully inadequate at curbing the environmental and human impacts of this dirty water deluge.

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Market Awaits Fed’s Clarity on Interest Rates Amidst Economic Conditions, Political Uncertainty

AgWeb Farm Journal

The upcoming FOMC meeting Jan. 30-31 faces the challenge of bridging the significant gap between market expectations for interest-rate cuts and the committee’s own projections for policy in 2024.

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What to consider when making ARC/PLC election

Western FarmPress

Texas A&M Agricultural & Food Policy Center co-directors weigh in on producers' opportunity to make a one-time election between ARC and PLC and if STAX is a good fit for cotton producers.

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Different Types of Effective Range Fencing For Animals

Agric4profits

Range fencing; the most effective and long-lasting fences are planned with the correct layout and built with appropriate material and construction.

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Don’t let farm crash and burn: Start new year with succession plan

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: Have family meetings while you are still alive and hear what the owner and heirs really want.

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Farming to Lose the Least Money

AgWeb Farm Journal

Shay Foulk shares six ways to mitigate loss and plan to pilot through tough years.

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West Tennessee grain and soybean conference to be held Feb. 1

Western FarmPress

The grain & soybean producers conference offers practical insights and real-life solutions to emerging crop production issues.

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Urban Agriculture isn’t as Climate-Friendly as It Seems. These Best Practices Can Help.

Modern Farmer

Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including providing fresh produce in neighborhoods with few other options. Among those benefits, growing food in backyards, community gardens or urban farms can shrink the distance fruits and vegetables have to travel between producers and consumers – what’s known as the “food mile” problem.

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Farm Progress America, January 22, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the USDA's latest cattle on feed report. Marketers were looking to see if the cattle on feed was tightening.

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Applications & Compliance requirements for EUDR

Cropin Blog

Quick Summary: Explore the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and decode its goals, timelines, commodities covered, applicability, due diligence requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Uncover the significance of digital traceability solutions to ensure streamlined adherence.

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Government report raises concerns about foreign ag ownership

Western FarmPress

Findings lead to calls for better data collection system and improved monitoring of farmland purchases by foreign interests.

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Grains Mostly Higher but are Bottoms Forming? Cattle Disappoint After Neutral COF

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains close mostly higher on corrective buying and crude oil strength. Are lows forming? Cattle lower despite a neutral COF on a lack of cash. Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing, has details.

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Latest tech shakes up fertilizer, herbicide space

Western FarmPress

New nitrogen sources, herbicide encapsulation and smart spraying offer novel crop production methods.

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Zingiber cassumunar (Plai)

Agric4profits

Zingiber cassumunar, commonly known as Plai, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, renowned for its medicinal properties and

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Farm Bureau announces mental health initiatives

Western FarmPress

AFBF to partner with Family Farm Wellness Alliance and Ad Council to provide free services to farmers.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Anadenanthera colubrina (Angico)

Agric4profits

Anadenanthera colubrina, commonly known as Angico, is a flowering tree native to South America, particularly found in countries such as Brazil and Argentina.

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ADM places CFO on leave during accounting probe

Western FarmPress

Stocks plunge as the SEC investigates transitions related to ADM's nutrition business.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil (Griseb)

Agric4profits

Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil, also known as Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil Griseb, is a botanical variety of the Anadenanthera colubrina species.

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Dr. Pepper and farming: A supply chain story

Western FarmPress

In New York, orchard growers are being incentivized to save pollinators.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Chip Nellinger says Corn and Soybeans End Higher with Corrective Buying Off Support

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Chip Nellinger says Corn and Soybeans End Higher with Corrective Buying Off Support apiuser Mon, 01/22/2024 - 17:45