Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) is offering seven, $2,500 scholarships to student entering or pursuing an agricultural related program at a Canadian college, university or apprenticeship (trade) institution. Canadian agriculture needs more passionate people to address the challenges of tomorrow, says Becky Parker, chair of the CABEF board of directors.
Civil Eats
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This story was published recently by The Bitter Southerner magazine, in print and online. In the months before Patrick Brown was born in November 1982, his father, Arthur, lay down on a road near the familys farm to prevent a caravan of yellow dump trucks from depositing toxic soil in his community. The governor of North Carolina had authorized the dumping of the soil, contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, which had been linked to cancer, in the rural county.
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Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Grain Growers of Canada has announced the election of a completely new executive to lead the national grain producer organization. Tara Sawyer, a grain farmer from Acme, Alberta and chair of Alberta Grains, has been elected chair of GGC the first female to hold the role. Joining her is Scott Hepworth, a grain farmer Read More Grain Growers of Canada has announced the election of a completely new executive to lead the national grain producer organization.
Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Can there be scientific certainty in a pandemic? Ann C. Keller of UC Berkeley says no, urging the CDC to keep this in mind.
ATTRA
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By Eddy Labus , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist I am sure most of you have seen the pictures and heard about the damage Hurricane Helene caused in the Southern Appalachians. I am still so saddened by the many lives lost and all the property that has been destroyed. The news hasnt really shown the devastation wreaked on the farms and forests in our area.
Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
UC Berkeley researchers found that taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, coupled with media attention, coincided with significant changes in social norms around sugary drinks. The post Bay Area soda taxes don’t just affect sales. They help change people’s minds. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Food Tank
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A recent study in the journal Science finds that an organic waste ban in Massachusetts has reduced overall waste by 13 percent from 2014 to 2018. Bans on organic waste, or food waste, offer a tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In requiring food scraps to go somewhere other than landfills, waste bans help to avoid the methane that typically comes from food rotting in landfills, Dana Gunders, President of ReFED , tells Food Tank.
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Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Kazerooni, a leading expert in robotics and human-machine systems, is known for creating medical exoskeletons that have allowed those who have been paralyzed to stand and walk. The post UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors appeared first on Berkeley News.
AgriLife Today
DECEMBER 10, 2024
AgriLife Extension expert provides tips to establish and maintain fruit trees in Texas The post Proper tree planting for more fruitful results appeared first on AgriLife Today.
West Texas Livestock
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Winter brings a unique set of challenges for livestock producers. As temperatures drop, pastures go dormant, leaving forages unable to meet the nutritional demands of your animals. This challenge means purchasing supplemental feed becomes necessary, but with feed prices often climbing this season, balancing animal health and budget concerns can feel like walking a tightrope. […] The post How to actually balance budget and nutrition this winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Scientists assess whether drones could be a tool for small and medium-sized farms to identify plant disease earlier, more accurately and at a lower cost. The post Drones Giving Produce Growers a New Perspective on Crop Scouting appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
USDA Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Dr. Felipe Aburto is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, where he focuses on soil science and its impact on agriculture and the environment. In 2023, he was chosen as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza research fellow. His journey started in his home country of Chile, where he earned multiple degrees and gained valuable experience in natural resources.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In the Southeast, El Nino and La Nina affect our local climate, which can influence the yield and condition of crops in our region.
Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
"Happy holidays from our family to you and yours." The post Watch a holiday greeting from Chancellor Rich Lyons and Jen Lyons appeared first on Berkeley News.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Satellites have given us the ability to look for patterns over large parts of the globe. Google Earth, which provides these images along with mapping capabilities, has given us the chance to look for patterns like straight lines in the local terrain.
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Ninjacart, Indias leading agri-tech startup transforming the agricultural ecosystem through technology and data, announced the launch of its […] The post Ninjacart Startup Program Launches to Empower FoodTech and AgTech Startups in Accelerating Growth appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
DECEMBER 10, 2024
NOAA released their latest monthly climate summary earlier this week. In addition to the November data it also shows the statistics for fall (September through November) and the year to date.
Farming First
DECEMBER 10, 2024
UNCCD COP16: Formation of a world-first Coalition of Rangeland States could restore degraded rangelands and support rangeland communities. The post Coalition of Rangeland States Promises a Greener Future appeared first on Farming First.
Far Eastern Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Global precision agronomy platform, CropX recently announced its new digital connection with global agri machinery manufacturer, CLAAS, thereby allowing users of CLAAS equipment to bring their machine data into CropX for visualisation, analysis, and creation of variable rate application tasks The CropX agronomic farm management system combines data gathered from satellites and the field with agronomic knowledge and advanced AI-assisted machine learning to offer a comprehensive understanding of w
ATTRA
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A new, free publication is available online from Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG). Farmers’ Guide to County Committee Elections in the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) explains the rules governing the election of FSA County Committee members. Because FSA County Committees exercise significant power over the delivery of FSA services at the county level, FLAG says, the election of Committee members should be of great interest to all farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs.
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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ATTRA
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed an online Agroforestry Suitability Decision Support Tool for the Midwest. The tool can assist program administrators in identifying areas that are most suitable to prioritize for developing agroforestry, based on environmental, social, and economic criteria. Users can define the criteria they want to use for modeling the suitability of different agroforestry practices across the U.S Midwest.
Organic Farming Research
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Up on a ridge in rural Maine, Jennifer Barrientos runs Kennebec Valley Farm. She is certified organic and uses no till and biodynamic methods to grow her produce. Jennifer is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to answer the question With technical support from OFRF, Jennifer built out her trial, asking Will purchased soil amendments result in higher yield and soil health when compared to farm made compost in brassica crops?
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Multi-herbicide resistant weeds have been found in several Canadian and U.S. regions and the amount of ground they cover expands every year. On the list of worst offenders: kochia, wild oats, waterhemp, and Canada fleabane. Herbicides will continue to play a dominant role in weed control, but which herbicides, what type, and when is a Read More Multi-herbicide resistant weeds have been found in several Canadian and U.S. regions and the amount of ground they cover expands every year.
Food Politics
DECEMBER 10, 2024
I have to say, its thrilling to see chronic disease prevention at last getting the attention it totally deserves. Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders Health, Education, Labor & Pensions committee held a hearing: What Is the FDA Doing to Reduce the Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics in America and Take on the Greed of the Food and Beverage Industry? Sanders was eloquent about the need to prevent obesity and its healtth consequences, particularly among children.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
There are no shortage of issues when it comes to agricultural policy in Canada, and advocacy is important to ensure that farmers voices are heard. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held its AGM last week and welcomes new president Bill Prybylski. In this interview with RealAgricultures Shaun Haney, Prybylski says hes really looking Read More There are no shortage of issues when it comes to agricultural policy in Canada, and advocacy is important to ensure that farmers
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A cascade of geopolitical events is helping shape current agricultural markets and the deluge of developments also promise to move markets into the New Year. Leading the surge is the Trump administrations tariff policies and the potential impact on North American trade. In this report, RealAgricultures Shaun Haney and Steve Nicholson, Rabobanks global sector strategist Read More A cascade of geopolitical events is helping shape current agricultural markets and the deluge of developments also pro
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Shaun Haney in conversation with Bill Prybylski, on his plans as the new president ofthe Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan; Amber Bell talking to Dr. Louis-Pierre Comeau with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on the Soil Biome Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio!
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