Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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Corn School: Setting the combine for harvest efficiency

Real Agriculture

Why is it so important for corn growers to get their combine settings right before they roll into the field to harvest grain? University of Guelph Ridgetown College instructor and combine mechanic TJ Poehleman has a simple answer to that question. He says when growers are paying $800,000 or more for a combine and the. Read More Why is it so important for corn growers to get their combine settings right before they roll into the field to harvest grain?

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Tackling the farm bill: Farmers need solutions

Western FarmPress

Will we get a farm bill in 2024? A congressman said, β€œIt’s possible.” Meanwhile, farmers cannot yield their way out of a loss this year.

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Nuffield Canada announces four scholars for 2025

Real Agriculture

Two people each from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have been selected as 2025 Nuffield Canada Scholars. The four recipients will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to challenge themselves in self-directed research programs with international travel and experiential learning thanks to Nuffield Canada and its sponsors. The four scholars are: Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is from Mossbank, Saskatchewan, and.

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Farmers: Check out 3 new paths to farmland access

Western FarmPress

Land Values: SLM Partners, Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT and The Land Connection/Illinois FarmLink all offer ways for farmers to access land β€” especially those interested in organic or regenerative farming.

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Poll: When is Trudeau out as leader?

Real Agriculture

For the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is on borrowed time. There’s always been the hard deadline of October 2025 when a federal election must happen, but the end of the NDP’s supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals means that Trudeau’s government will likely face several confidence motions in the coming months.

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Biologicals to headline Texas Plant Protection event

Western FarmPress

Registration is underway for the 36th annual Texas Plant Protection Conference in December. Biologicals will be a hot topic, and artificial intelligence in agriculture will also be highlighted.

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Deere tillage ripper increases component longevity and dependability

Real Agriculture

John Deere is expanding its tillage lineup with the addition of a new and improved minimum tillage in-line ripper. Billed as the MT series, the new implement replaces the company’s 2100 series. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Deere’s go-to market manager for tillage equipment, Michael Porter, shares how the. Read More John Deere is expanding its tillage lineup with the addition of a new and improved minimum tillage in-line ripper.

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RealAg Radio: Parliament’s return, funding for GATE, and NWT elevator suspension, Sept 20, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner both with RealAgriculture. The panel discusses a number of topics including: The return of Parliament; North West Terminal suspends elevator operations; Trade with the U.S.; and, Provincial grain.

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Sarah Vogel: Midwestern Attorney Supporting Family, Women, and Native American Farms

USDA Blog

Known as the Farmer’s Lawyer, Equity Commission Agriculture Subcommittee member Sarah Vogel has been vocal on issues impacting rural and Tribal communities; farmers who are young, new, and beginning; women; and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and farmworkers. Vogel became passionate for those involved in the agriculture industry through her upbringing in North Dakota where the linkage between family farms and the vitality of small towns is strong.

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Texas tree care challenges focus of new arborist on plant pathology team

AgriLife Today

Adams set to address diverse tree population and complex health issues The post Texas tree care challenges focus of new arborist on plant pathology team appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Berkeley Talks: Legal scholars on free speech challenges facing universities today

Berkeley Blog

Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Nadine Strossen, professor emerita of the New York School of Law and former national president of the ACLU, discuss a range of topics, from First Amendment rights to what steps universities can take to avoid free speech controversies. The post Berkeley Talks: Legal scholars on free speech challenges facing universities today appeared first on Berkeley News.

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4-H is a great organization – pass it on

Western FarmPress

Badger View: No matter how youth engage in 4-H, they will leave their 4-H experience with the leadership, critical-thinking and communication skills they need to succeed, plus a number of life skills.

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North American Bioeconomy Data Alliance to Host Webinar on Harmonizing Data in the Feedstock Management System

Global Agtech Initiative

NABDA represents a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing feedstock management through the integration of data-driven approaches. The post North American Bioeconomy Data Alliance to Host Webinar on Harmonizing Data in the Feedstock Management System appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Food prices are an election issue

Western FarmPress

Water Lines: Grocery bills have risen as farmers’ input costs, including fuel and labor, have increased by 28% since 2020.

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AI Tech Company Proofminder Recognized Globally in Transforming Agriculture, Opens Seed Round

Global Agtech Initiative

By leveraging state-of-the-art AI technology, Proofminder drastically streamlines farm management processes. The post AI Tech Company Proofminder Recognized Globally in Transforming Agriculture, Opens Seed Round appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Working to produce profitable sorghum in South Carolina

Western FarmPress

The Clemson University breeding program works to develop and optimize the genetics of sorghum to fit into the production systems of farmers in the Southeast.

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Varda to Boost European Soil Health As Part of EU’s €6 Million Investment Into Subsoil Sampling

Global Agtech Initiative

The new study aims to better understand the qualities, importance and function of subsoil in maintaining crucial soil health in the face of climate change. The post Varda to Boost European Soil Health As Part of EU’s €6 Million Investment Into Subsoil Sampling appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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USDA announces major investment in meat and poultry processing

Western FarmPress

Vilsack says funding will help lower grocery prices.

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Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grant

ATTRA

Applications are due by October 31, 2024. Value-added dairy businesses, including dairy farms and small-scale dairy businesses, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey can apply for Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grants made possible by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center. Up to nine grants up to $6,150 will be awarded for marketing and brand development assistance.

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Insects are out there β€” scout for them

Western FarmPress

Soybean Watch: Monitor the crop all the way to harvest to avoid any unpleasant surprises from pests like stinkbugs.

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Un camino hacia el acceso a terrenos para los agricultores

Modern Farmer

Traducido por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, AB&C Bilingual Resources. This piece is also available in English. Caminando por los campos de Viva Farms en el valle de Skagit, en el estado de Washington, el olor a fresas es fuerte en el aire. La lluvia que cayΓ³ con fuerza la semana anterior significa el final de la temporada de fresas, dice el agricultor Francisco FarΓ­as, pero todavΓ­a tiene frambuesas, uno de sus productos favoritos para cultivar.

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Please come home to farm

Western FarmPress

This Business of Farming: Next-gen farmer may be waiting to be asked.

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Release: NSAC Welcomes Further Investments in Local Meat Processors MarketsΒ 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Welcomes Further Investments in Local Meat Processors Markets Washington, DC, September 20th, 2024 – Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced further projects from the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

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Checklist for reducing barn fire risk

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: The barn is often the centerpiece of any farm or ranch, so protecting the barn facilities from fire is important.

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Industry Ag News 9/20

Agwired

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) , launched a collection of interactive maps to allow data users to access key Census of Agriculture information. The newly redesigned Ag Census Web Maps application offers the public access to maps and accompanying data to help visualize, download and analyze Census of Agriculture data down to the county level.

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Indiana Farm Bureau takes stance on ag issues

Western FarmPress

INFB identifies key issues to prioritize following delegate session.

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Agricultural Processing Techniques

Agric4profits

Agricultural processing techniques are crucial part of the agricultural value chain.

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How 7 small steps can help you survive tight margins

Western FarmPress

Surviving economic downturn requires small steps that cumulatively add up to a large impact.

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Arkansas carbon venture turns sustainable forestry management residuals into market-ready product

ATTRA

John Reese brings the boundless energy of a born salesman and a passion for every project he does. As general manager of EnviraPAC Monticello, his focus is on a business venture that superheats sustainable forestry management residuals to create a highly carbonized product called biochar. The EnviraPAC Monticello project is unique in its large scale, variety of potential uses for biochar, and ability to create consistency in the quality of the biochar it produces.

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Husker Harvest Days 2024: Successful ag show continues to innovate

Western FarmPress

The show featured the latest machinery and inputs, cover crop plot, live cattle handling, field demos, autonomy and more.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in Wyoming

ATTRA

Applications are due by November 22, 2024. USDA and Wyoming are working together to offer more than $1.8 million in competitive grant funding through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Using RFSI funding, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture will fund projects that increase dry and cold storage, enhance delivery and distribution, provide more processing options for Wyoming grown products, and

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End of the rodeo road

Western FarmPress

Young Dakota Living: Reminiscing on a summer full of roping and highway miles.

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Snobelen Grain completes $2 million expansion at Brantford

Real Agriculture

Snobelen Farms Ltd. has completed a $2 million upgrade to its grain handling facility at the Brantford location. “Snobelen Farms is dedicated to serving our growers with the highest level of service. These upgrades reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” says Troy Tate, location manager at the Brantford facility.

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This week’s lesson: Weaning matters in the cattle market

Western FarmPress

The number one advantage to being in the cattle business is marketing skill.

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The American Agriculture Industry is Making (a Little) Room for Luxury Fruit

Modern Farmer

Would you pay $50 for six pears? Luxury fruitβ€” a longtime cultural staple in Asian markets β€”has finally made landfall in the US. Social media influencers are shelling out cash to unbox packages of exclusive produce on TikTok , and high-end retailers such as Whole Foods Market are now displaying expensive fruit on their store shelves. Several American companiesβ€”Oishii, Melissa’s Produce, and Harry & David among themβ€”stand at the helm of the emerging market.

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Ukraine holds onto leading role in exports

Western FarmPress

As the war with Russia rages on, the country’s farmers remain resilient.

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October can bring some extraordinarily dry days

Western FarmPress

Climate Observations: Dry Octobers aid in accelerated field drying of crops.

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