Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It’s more common for private member’s bills to make more headway in a minority government, such as Canada has now. Several of these kinds of bills are making their way through parliament right now, and some of them have the potential to not only significantly impact agriculture but also Canada’s trade relationships as a whole. Read More It’s more common for private member’s bills to make more headway in a minority government, such as Canada has now.

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Food Politics

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cannabinoid (CBD, THC, psychedelics) and other edibles are now widely available—in stores on every block near where I live in Manhattan. legal and not. Much remains to be learned about the products. One thing for sure: keep them away from kids and pets (use them to treat pets at your risk). THE [PURPORTED] BENEFITS CBD boosts sleep quality and immune function: Study Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study pub

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Bayer CropScience Inc. has acquired the HyTech Production LTd. canola treating and packaging facility located at Coaldale, Alta, effective November 1. “As Bayer continues increasing its canola business, we have been exploring ways to enhance the processes and assets that contribute to this important crop,” says Antoine Bernet, president and CEO, Bayer Inc.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center will produce advanced tomato breeding lines The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research leading effort to develop more high-quality, resilient tomatoes appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

There is nothing quite like the smell and taste of a loaf of bread fresh from the oven. In the fall of 2026, more western Canadian wheat will have fewer miles to travel to get from the combine to the oven in Alberta. Parrish and Heimbecker (P&H) Milling Group and the Alberta government recently announced. Read More There is nothing quite like the smell and taste of a loaf of bread fresh from the oven.

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Caff

OCTOBER 3, 2024

From heatwaves to wildfires, drought to flood, farmers confront climate change long before most people do. Weather extremes have lately made farming an even more risky business. And if California doesn’t take action now, it’ll only get worse. Which is why family farmers see in Prop 4 a major step towards tackling the impacts of climate change. Prop 4 or the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks Bond is meant to address these si

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Like so many questions in agriculture, the decision on where to build a new or second farm house often comes down to one answer: it depends. As Ryan Kehrig, national lead for agriculture tax with MNP, explains, there are a multitude of factors that go into the decision, including who lives where, who pays for. Read More Like so many questions in agriculture, the decision on where to build a new or second farm house often comes down to one answer: it depends.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025. During this executive leadership program, up to 30 individuals will embark on a personal journey to realize their potential, while exploring agriculture, food and rural economic development from the local to the international level through a leadership.

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USDA Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Peggy Brekveld of Thunder Bay, Ont.; Mark Brock of Staffa, Ont.; Eric Mclean of Blanshard, Man.; and, Jason James of Drumheller, Alta. Also hear from western agronomist Colleen. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By implementing higher standards for food products, retailers can help drive change at scale in the food industry, says Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market has taken steps toward a more regenerative food system by setting standards around animal welfare, antibiotics use, seafood sourcing, and organic products. They have also banned more than 300 ingredients, including common food additives, that won’t be found on their shelves Buechel believes that brands’ adherence to t

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When growers discover soybean cyst nematode (SCN) in their fields sudden death syndrome (SDS) may not be far behind. Those nematodes act as an enabler for SDS by creating an entry point for the disease pathogen to enter roots and infect the plant. That’s why it’s important for growers to employ an integrated management program. Read More When growers discover soybean cyst nematode (SCN) in their fields sudden death syndrome (SDS) may not be far behind.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Talkin’ Weeds: From podcasts and e-books, lots of resources can help up your game for weed management.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Biologicals hold great promise for improving crop production. The crop input segment is now occupied by almost 500 companies with almost 2,000 registered products that include claims to do everything from increasing root activity, soil microbes, and nutrient availability to building plant resiliency to abiotic stresses. It is a difficult market, however, for many farmers.

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Daily Yonder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The elderberry’s small size stands in contrast to its potential effects on the Ozarks – and beyond. In 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture granted a more than $5 million Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant to Ozarks-based researchers to better study and understand the dark-hued berry, which has purported health and cosmetic benefits.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With PPO herbicides joining the resistance list for giant ragweed, here are strategies to control this tough pest.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

October is the time to prepare your garden for the upcoming holiday season. AgriLife Extension Gardening Guide shares tips and advice.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While it takes extra management, calving in fall has its benefits.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nutrition significantly affects your herd’s health during the cold winter months. Producers should plan ahead for their fall and winter forages to meet this need. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how much hay will be needed. Primary inputs like grain, fertilizer, and even fuel can become terribly expensive. What’s even scarier […] The post How to actually prepare your herd’s nutrition for winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The county’s annual gross crop receipts surpassed $8.62 billion, beating out neighboring Fresno and Tulare Counties.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This week’s Drought Monitor showed that the incredible rain from Hurricane Helene completely wiped out drought in areas along its path. In some cases, there was a 3-category change in drought conditions, from extreme drought to none at all, because of the torrential rain.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Completing these steps will ensure your combine is in good shape when you pull it out next year.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The latest 7-day tropical outlook shows Hurricane Kirk as a major hurricane out in the central Atlantic and Tropical Storm Leslie, which formed today and is also expected to reach major status in a few days.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The program is open to all Ohio youth regardless of showing cattle in the BEST program.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The latest monthly climate outlook for October 2024 shows a large area of warmer and drier than normal conditions covering much of the continental US in the next month. This is likely to lead to the expansion of drought in those areas.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Bottom Line: Learn how to work with insurance companies and policies.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Jake Bailey | President | UFCW, Local 1473 As an 80’s baby, I remember a time when small, family-run grocery stores, local butcher shops, bakeries, and small-town convenience stores thrived. Many of us had family members who built long-term careers in these businesses. Back then, these local shops were at the heart of our communities. The 80s marked a turning point, and we started to witness the widening gap between the middle class and corporate wealth.

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CABI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Smallholder farmers rely on extension services and other agricultural service providers for effective advisory information. To serve the broad needs of farmers, advisors need access to decision-support information. Digital tools can offer many advantages to advisors, such as providing easy access to relevant information and improving decision-making.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Learn how to choose a perfect bottle of red wine with expert tips on wine classifications, food pairing, and finding a wine for any budget.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mike Pearson gives listeners an update on Avian influenza and how producers are dealing with it.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 3, 2024

USDA is investing $104 million in loans and grants that will support more than 300 clean energy projects in 34 states through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP enables agricultural producers and rural small business owners to expand their use of wind, solar, geothermal and small hydropower energy and make energy efficiency improvements.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The sale of cull breeding stock accounts for roughly 20 percent of gross revenue in a cow-calf production system.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Letter Dear Administrator Regan: The undersigned Members of Congress are writing about your agency’s recent actions that fail to recognize rendering as a critical food waste management strategy. We are concerned such an omission will create significant problems for agricultural producers and commercial establishments by preventing the conversion of recyclable organic materials into high-value, high-quality finished products.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Joy’s Reflections: This tough hen defended herself when the rooster couldn’t keep her safe.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working lands. This includes up to $5.7 billion for climate-smart practices, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act , which is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and $2 billion in Farm Bill funding.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Valley Irrigation uses sensor-driven technology to drive efficiencies and reduce downtime.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Refugee farmers and farmworkers have had to escape from wars and civil unrest all over the world. But now along with human displacement from their homelands, refugee seeds are being generated as well. As a Lebanese American agricultural botanist who has collaborated for five decades with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization and seed banks in five countries, I fear that the conflict in the Middle East is on the verge of destroying or displacing thousands of seed accessions of grains, legume

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