Real Agriculture
JUNE 13, 2024
Ontario students pursing post-secondary education in one of several disciplines are being invited to apply to the Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship. Up to 10 scholarships of $5,000 per recipient will be awarded annually, and up to five may be awarded to students pursuing non-agriculture-specific studies. The deadline to apply is July 21, 2024.
Food Politics
JUNE 13, 2024
The World Food Programme announced the new 2024 report. I last wrote about this project in 2021. Progress? Not this year. As Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres says in his introduction, “Humanity can and must do better.” Yes, but how? Advocate! Protest! Insist! VOTE! The post Interesting study of the week III. Global Food Crises, 2024 appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
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Berkeley Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Human breast milk contains a unique blend of prebiotic sugars that are tricky to replicate in commercial infant formula. New research shows that plants may be the perfect manufacturers. The post Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk? appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Slideshow: Four years ago, Scott Trimble’s produce crop was decimated by dicamba drift. But who’s to blame? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
USDA Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
From the big skies of Montana to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the white sand deserts of New Mexico, the diverse terrain of the Mountain Region presents unique challenges and great opportunities for the region’s 125,938 farms covering a vast 191.7 million acres of land.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Two new officers hail from southern Illinois; two more are legacy officers following in their parents’ footsteps; and another has drawn her FFA inspiration from her family’s farm.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Public water wells in communities of color might be disproportionately polluted by pesticides contaminated with harmful per and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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The Lunatic Farmer
JUNE 13, 2024
I’ve been whirlwind traveling and speaking the last month and have neglected this blog for too long. Hope I haven’t lost everyone. I’m not a social media person—still don’t have a smart phone—so I’m not addicted to this like some, which keeps me from stressing about it but also makes it hard to build momentum. At any rate, I wanted to share a kind of new theme in my interviews.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Rooney Farms has used conservation programs to change the way it farms. Just one change — shifting from conventional tillage to no-till — has boosted returns by $50 to $100 per acre.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 13, 2024
AgriLife Extension experts cover best practices to mitigate risk of rice disease The post Prevention of kernel smut disease in rice harvest appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Mike Pearson talks about the Parliamentary elections held in the European Union last weekend and how farmers and rural issues drove the election in the 27 member countries.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 13, 2024
Fuel, timing proven to increase fire's success against woody plant encroachment The post Research says high energy fire influences prescribed burn effectiveness appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Whether it's milk in a glass or cheese on a charcuterie board, here are the family farmers who adapted to make your meals dairy delicious.
West Texas Livestock
JUNE 13, 2024
As a rancher, your role in the weaning process is not just crucial, it’s the linchpin of success. This is the time of year when you start to see the tangible results of your hard work, such as your breeding programs. The success of the weaning process, however, is still a question that lingers, and […] The post Actually surprising successful weaning strategies for ranchers appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Few take the harvest home when wheat prices hit the top. The long-term winning game lies in defining risk and evaluating cost of ownership.
Agwired
JUNE 13, 2024
An unlikely coalition of farmers, car dealers, and the oil industry have joined together to push back against the push for mandated electric vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association , American Farm Bureau Federation and six auto dealers representing 16 brands and collectively operating dozens of dealerships in major markets across the country joined the American Petroleum Institute today in filing a lawsuit in the D.C.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Program to disburse $2.2 billions to producers who were able to demonstrate financial loss due to discriminatory lending practices.
American Farmland
JUNE 13, 2024
Meet a farmer who's growing more than just crops. Dive into our latest blog post to see how one AFT agronomist is nurturing the next generation alongside sustainable farming practices.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: The rally came and went. The question now is how low wheat prices could go. Protect your downside.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 13, 2024
Former Texas A&M AgriLife Research associate professor returns in new role The post Giovanni Piccinni named Texas Water Resources Institute director appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
What determines the color, shape and shade of an egg? See what role genetics and other factors play.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
Beans cotyledons are the nutrient-rich structures found within bean seeds that serve essential roles in the initial growth and development of the bean plant.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Learn more about an Indiana dairy farmer — and a woman in agriculture — during National Dairy Month.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
Beans roots are a crucial part of the bean plant, serving essential functions such as water and nutrient absorption, anchorage, and storage of food reserves.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Young Dakota Living: A powerhouse of protein and nutrients, beef should share space on your plate.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
The beans pod casing, also referred to simply as the pod, is the protective structure that encloses and supports the developing seeds of bean plants.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Ratios play a crucial role in farm viability, Learn what they are and why they matter.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
The seed coat of beans, scientifically known as the testa, is a critical structure that plays a significant role in the life cycle of the bean plant.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Slideshow: Fifteen farms will be featured at the fair to share about their operations.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
The Beans Hilum is a small, often visible scar found on the seed coat (outer layer) of each bean seed.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Slideshow: The incoming Kansas FFA state officer team leads by example.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
Beans flowers are a vital part of the bean plant, playing a crucial role in its reproductive cycle.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Know which herbicides can be sprayed where to avoid making a costly mistake.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
Beans leaves are an essential part of the bean plant, serving vital roles in photosynthesis, respiration, and overall plant health.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Alice in Dairyland: Wisconsin has more than 27,000 farms and ranches where cattle are raised.
Agric4profits
JUNE 13, 2024
The Beans Pods also known simply as pods, are the fruiting structures produced by plants of the legume family, Fabaceae.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 13, 2024
Teams in Oregon, other Western states protect rangelands from fire.
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