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Meaningful conversations, social media moderation, and sleep: keys to managing through stress-filled times

Real Agriculture

Harvest is often a highlight of the year, but it can also be a stress-filled time, especially when combined with other factors outside of a farm’s control. In addition to the usual untimely weather and equipment breakdowns, the list of uncontrollable factors this harvest includes declining crop prices that are creating questions about profitability and.

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Kroger v. the Federal Trade Commission: Not a pretty story

Food Politics

Recall that the large grocery chain, Kroger, proposed a couple of years ago to acquire another large grocer, Albertsons, for about $25 billion. The FTC did not think this was a good idea. It FTC filed a suit to prevent the proposed merger on the grounds that it would make the US supermarket landscape even less competitive than it already is. It would be likely to raise prices for consumers, reduce wages for employees, and ( as I’ve written previously ) lead to the closure of many stores.

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The Agronomists, Ep 165: Drone applications with George Gaeke and Adrian Rivard

Real Agriculture

Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. There are several ways drones are helping farmers and agronomists, but these buzzing bits of tech aren’t a necessarily a one-to-one replacement for sprayers, drills, or even satellite imagery. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and.

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Is Recycled Plastic Safe for Food Use?

Civil Eats

Recycled content in food packaging is increasing as sustainability advocates press manufacturers to cut their use of virgin plastic. Since 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency responsible for ensuring food contact materials are safe, approved at least 347 voluntary manufacturer applications for food contact materials made with recycled plastic, according to a database on its website.

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CAPAL Intern Driven to Change Food Insecurity

USDA Blog

Nichole Espineli is studying for her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her determination, borne from her personal experience with food insecurity, led her to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) internship this past summer with the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

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RealAg Radio: TFW program trouble, soil health training, and managing farm stress, August 27, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Rob Hannam with Farm Health Guardian on their pilot project; Luke Struckman and Shawn Catherwood on new soil health training; Drew Spoelstra with Ontario Farms Association, on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program; and, Gerry. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio.

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New chancellor, new housing and robot ramen help kick off Berkeley’s 2024 fall semester

Berkeley Blog

Chancellor Rich Lyons says civil discourse and bridging political and cultural divides will be a focus this new academic year. The post New chancellor, new housing and robot ramen help kick off Berkeley’s 2024 fall semester appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Complete List of Popular Grey Cat Breeds (Gray Cat Breeds) with Images

Agric4profits

If you are searching for stunning grey cat breeds (gray cat breeds), then you are in the right place. There are so many different breeds of gray cats.

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Water availability bolsters Fresno crop values

Western FarmPress

Production surpasses a record $8.5 billion.

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Hypoallergenic Bengal Cat (Bengal Cat Hypoallergenic) Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

Whether if Bengal cats are hypoallergenic (are there Bengal Cat Hypoallergenic cats?) are one of the most frequently asked questions people ask.

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Texas cotton faring better than last two years

Western FarmPress

Moisture or lack thereof will determine the quality and quantity of Texas cotton. Learn more about this year's cotton production, plus the latest Texas Crop and Weather Report.

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Using Food as Medicine: The Gaples Institute Fights Against Obesity, Food Insecurity and Fad Diets

Food Tank

Obesity has increased threefold globally since 1975, along with the problems of food insecurity , diet-related illnesses , fad diets , and the market for weight loss supplements. “It’s easy to see how we got here,” Stephen Devries, the Executive Director of the Gaples Institute , tells Food Tank. “Ultra-processed foods are cheap [and] accessible,” he explains.

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Progress on the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Western FarmPress

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will not request regulation of water rights for 2025.

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Sphynx Cat Adoption and Complete Grooming Care Guide

Agric4profits

Sphynx cat adoption is pretty easy and can easily be taken good care of because this sphinx cat's obvious lack of hair is its most distinguishing or unique char

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Store and ignore isn’t a plan

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Don’t bury your operation by falling behind on grain marketing decisions.

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Ten Tips to Improve Your Garden Next Season

Modern Farmer

Late summer is here. If you’re like me, you’re probably seeing some great successes and great failures in your garden. I’ve been gardening at my home in the Nashville area (Zone 7b) for three years. I’ve learned a lot, but clearly not enough to be able to grow a decent Cherokee Purple tomato. Here are 10 tips for a better garden sourced directly from my own garden fails. 1.

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What on-farm grain storage system is best for you?

Western FarmPress

North Carolina State University Extension economist Nick Piggott assembled a panel of N.C. farmers to study on-farm storage profitability.

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A Commitment to Community and the Land

Organic Farming Research

Greentree Naturals Farm is a beacon of organic farming in Northern Idaho. For over three decades they have cultivated a rich diversity of vegetables, herbs, and more, while championing community education and environmental stewardship. This feature explores their commitment to organic farming, innovative research, and the challenges they face. The post A Commitment to Community and the Land appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Wall of Honor spreads patriotism at 2024 Farm Progress Show

Western FarmPress

The traveling display of 9 seals honors the sacrifices service members make to protect American freedom.

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Exploring a Resilient Forest Garden with Dani Baker

ATTRA

In this video, we delve into the heart of food-forest design, exploring the importance of plant diversity, thoughtful crop arrangements, and the application of permaculture principles. From her food forest on Wellesley Island in New York state, author and renowned gardener Dani Baker shares her expertise on creating a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem that not only feeds you but also supports the environment.

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BEEF sessions enhance cattle operations

Western FarmPress

Experts offer insight on markets, technology and self-improvement at Husker Harvest Days.

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Ways to Fatten Ruminant Animals Faster for Profits

Agric4profits

Most times, Ruminant farmers ask questions like: is there any drug that one can give ruminant animals for them to develop faster? Hmm!

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BMPs for rice to be featured at Sept. 26 LSU field day in Kaplan

Western FarmPress

The field day will focus on best management practices for rice production.

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Texas hunting season outlook positive based on timely rains

AgriLife Today

Timely rainfall benefited Texas wildlife and set the stage for a productive fall hunting season outlook, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

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Federal judge says H-2A workers don’t have right to unionize

Western FarmPress

U.S. District Court injunction applies to workers in 17 states.

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PTx Trimble Introduces Autonomous Retrofit Grain Cart For Mixed Fleets

Global Agtech Initiative

OutRun is a self-contained retrofit kit that enables autonomous grain cart operation on John Deere 8R or 8000R tractors with IVT. The post PTx Trimble Introduces Autonomous Retrofit Grain Cart For Mixed Fleets appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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What’s the best way to leave an IRA to your spouse?

Western FarmPress

Estate Plan Edge: A trust can keep an inheritance from adding to estate tax problems — but what about retirement accounts? You have options for how to handle an IRA.

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A Brief History of Discrimination against Black Farmers—Including by the USDA

The Equation

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has acknowledged its extensive history of discrimination directed at Black farmers and other marginalized groups. This discrimination has manifested itself in denying farmers access to low-interest loans, subsidy payments, grant programs, and other forms of assistance. Black farmers have been subject to other systematic barriers such as longer processing times for operation loan applications and higher loan default rates, and they have been denied access t

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Almond Alliance names new chief executive

Western FarmPress

Current Almond Board chairwoman will switch roles in January.

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How Solinftec’s Advanced Autonomous Filling Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Continuous Farm Management

Global Agtech Initiative

Analyst Shane Thomas dives into Solinftec's recent demo of autonomous filling and how it further solidifies the viability of the Solix platform. The post How Solinftec’s Advanced Autonomous Filling Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Continuous Farm Management appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Ag policy uncertainty as election approaches

Western FarmPress

Policy Report: Election results up and down the national ballot will help decide the future of ag policy and other policies that directly impact farmers.

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Solinftec Launches New Autonomous Filling Station for Solix Ag Robot

Global Agtech Initiative

The new development will allow Solix Ag Robotics to operate 100% autonomously throughout the season, without the need for a manual refill. The post Solinftec Launches New Autonomous Filling Station for Solix Ag Robot appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Get mineral supplements right for your horses

Western FarmPress

Calcium and phosphorus are among the most important minerals in a horse ration.

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Empowering students to manage stress, enhance mental well-being

AgriLife Today

Adults can help youth learn to be emotionally resilient, develop a positive mindset The post Empowering students to manage stress, enhance mental well-being appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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New swine specialist comes to North Dakota

Western FarmPress

Taw Scaff will assist producers with all aspects of management, from nutrition to reproduction.

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The Importance of Proper Sensor Placement in Automated Cultivation

Grow Link

You might have your cultivation processes dialed in to perfection, but even the most skilled grower is only as strong as their weakest link. No matter how experienced you are, something as simple as misplacing a sensor can spiral into a never-ending troubleshooting nightmare, disrupting your entire operation. This nightmare doesn't just stay in the grow room, it manifests in your final product and ultimately hits your bottom line hard.

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Which beef heifer would you keep?

Western FarmPress

Beef Column: Using genomics as a selection tool for commercial cattle can help you meet your herd goals.

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