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New OFCAF application window opens in Ontario August 1

Real Agriculture

A new intake for Ontario’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) opens August 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. OFCAF funding, administered by Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association in the province, provides successful applicants with cost-share funding to support the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to tackle climate change through.

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The proposed Kroger-Albertson’s merger: divestment consequences

Food Politics

I subscribe to The Hagstrom Report , not least because Jerry Hagstrom reports on items I might not see otherwise. Here’s one: Kroger, Albertsons release list of stores to be sold: The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies have released the list of stores they intend to sell if their acquisition plan is approved. He conveniently provided links to Kroger-Albertsons’ list of stores to be divested, and also to an article about the divestments with a handy map.

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The Agronomists, Ep 161: Compaction causes and rescue fertility with Peter Johnson and Marla Riekman

Real Agriculture

No ruts, no worries, right? Not so, at least not when it comes to deep compaction impacts. Air pockets and macropores in soil structure help move water down the soil profile, and where water goes, so do the nutrients. Compacted soils restrict root growth, oxygen, and nutrient and water movement, ultimately restricting yield potential. What’s. Read More No ruts, no worries, right?

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Berkeley scholar warns U.S. liberals: Either get tough, or get ready to lose

Berkeley Blog

In a new book, political scientist M. Steven Fish argues that pro-democracy forces need to deploy a “high-dominance” political style to defeat Trumpism. And, he says, they need to stop being so squeamish about patriotism. The post Berkeley scholar warns U.S. liberals: Either get tough, or get ready to lose appeared first on Berkeley News.

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RealAg Radio: Spraying challenges, wildlife populations, and livestock predators, July 16, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this edition of RealAg Radio’s Tuesdays with Lyndsey with host Lyndsey Smith. On today’s show hear from: Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau to discuss spraying in challenging conditions and avoiding drift: Wildlife populations in Saskatchewan with Ministry of Environment, Travis Williams; Dale Knouse, with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation on predation.

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Tracking Tire Plastics—and Chemicals—From Road to Plate

Civil Eats

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In the last few years, vehicle tires have emerged as a shockingly prolific producer of microplastics. It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise. Each year, roughly 3 billion new tires are made, consisting of synthetic rubber, which is a plastic polymer, as well as natural rubber, metal, and other materials.

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Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building

AgriLife Today

Facility to bolster sponsored research, regional collaboration The post Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Treatment of Ciliated Protozoan Infections in Fishes

Agric4profits

Ciliated protozoan infections in fishes are illnesses caused by tiny, single-celled organisms called protozoa that have small hair-like structures called

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Farm Progress America, July 16, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at ag policy. Farmers attended an ag house committee meeting and many took the chance to voice complaints about new requirements coming from the EPA.

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Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report The post Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Urban Farms are a Lifeline for Food-Insecure Residents. Will New Jersey Finally Make Them Permanent?

Modern Farmer

This article is part of a partnership between The Jersey Bee and Next City exploring segregation in Essex County, New Jersey, and the solutions to building a more just and equitable county and state. In Montclair’s Third Ward is a tiny farm with big community value. In the summertime, Montclair Community Farms transforms its less-than-10,000-square-foot lot into a space with something for everyone: a garden education program for children, a job training site for teens, and a pop-up produce mark

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History, Description and Uses of Cashew

Agric4profits

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), evergreen shrub or tree of the sumac family (Anacardiaceae), cultivated for its characteristically curved edible seeds, which

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Biochar conference comes to Nebraska

Western FarmPress

Nebraska Notebook: Chadron State College team places second in Rangeland Cup; Beef Quality Assurance program planned for Bridgeport.

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Ask the Right Questions, Get the Right Answers: Cropin Sage, The Future of Agri-Intelligence is Here

Cropin Blog

As climate change disrupts weather patterns and populations soar, food security needs simultaneously open up new opportunities amidst mounting economic pressures. Transparency and visibility across the global agricultural landscape are crucial, yet lack of data and fragmented information makes this difficult. Here's where technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a game-changing role.

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How low will soybeans go?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: The debate surrounding U.S. acreage and yield generates uncertainty in the corn and soybean markets. Flexibility offers a path to profit.

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The Critical Role of Insulation in Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Global Agtech Initiative

Insulation systems help improve yields and limit waste, both of which tie into green farming principles for resilient food security. The post The Critical Role of Insulation in Sustainable Agriculture Practices appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Louisiana set to begin lottery black bear hunt

Western FarmPress

Delisting, rising populations lead to December 2024 bear hunt for northeast Louisiana.

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Introduction to Fisheries Ecology

Agric4profits

Ecology is often referred to as the study of distribution and abundance.

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Kansas Farm Bureau opening applications for Casten Fellows

Western FarmPress

Kansas Digest: Apply for Casten Fellows; ASA Conservation Legacy Awards open; Kansas Ag Growth Summit set

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Zoonoses and Public Health Significance of Livestock Diseases

Agric4profits

Zoonoses refer to diseases that are shared between animals and humans or diseases that can be transmitted from animals to man.

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Field Check: Northeast Kansas corn farmers on lookout for tar spot

Western FarmPress

Moisture levels aren't an issue this year, and Griff Howard's corn is growing ahead of schedule.

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The Spinach Flowers: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Spinach flowers, though often overlooked due to spinach being primarily cultivated for its leaves, play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle and see

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More rain doesn’t fix drought pastures

Western FarmPress

Here are four things to do to boost plant roots and future growth of fatigued grasses and forbs.

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The Spinach Sepals: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Spinach sepals are the outermost part of the spinach flower’s protective structure, serving several important functions in the reproductive process.

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FFA convention can change a young person’s life

Western FarmPress

The 95th North Carolina FFA State Convention drew 3,398 members and guests to the Raleigh Convention Center June 25-27.

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The Spinach Shoots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Spinach shoots typically emerge from the soil as the plant matures. They are characterized by their delicate, slender appearance and vibrant green color.

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ECIS promises time, water savings for cascade rice irrigation

Western FarmPress

Early Cascade Irrigation Shutoff can save rice growers time and water.

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The Spinach Roots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Spinach roots play a crucial role in the overall health and growth of the spinach plant, serving as its primary means of anchorage and nutrient uptake.

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Clean fuel policies have consequences

Western FarmPress

Policies affect prices of fuel and vegetable oil, UC study finds.

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Meat science students make history

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences becomes first with four students honored by American Meat Science Association The post Meat science students make history appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Multistate eBarns survey provides beef cattle breeding insight

Western FarmPress

Beef Brief: Sixty-eight producers from Ohio and eight other states participated in the survey.

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Howdy Hospitality Summer Camp offers insights on hotel careers

AgriLife Today

Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism helps host hospitality-related summer camp for high school students The post Howdy Hospitality Summer Camp offers insights on hotel careers appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Couple enjoys trying new things on CSA farm

Western FarmPress

Shane and Kenna Kanneberg gave up city jobs to farm and raise a family near Green Bay, Wis.

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Harnessing Agritourism to Promote Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Albania

Farming First

Supported by FAO, Albania is building capacity for agritourism to improve its agrifood system and increase prosperity in rural areas. The post Harnessing Agritourism to Promote Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Albania appeared first on Farming First.

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Dairy reform: Winners and losers

Western FarmPress

While the “higher-of” proposal gets cheers, make allowance increases bring jeers.

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Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

AgriLife Today

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock The post Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Submit a nomination for 2025 Iowa Master Farmer

Western FarmPress

Do you know someone who would make a good Iowa Master Farmer? Here’s how to nominate them.

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