Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
When Dave Van Belle hears the word ‘sustainability’ the first two things that come to his mind are environmental sustainability and economic sustainability. The two go hand in hand, says the president of Van Belle Nursery, a family-owned wholesale nursery located just north of Abbotsford, B.C. Over the last 50 years the business has grown.
Food Politics
JULY 4, 2024
FoodPolitics is taking the 5th off. Back on Monday. Enjoy the weekend. And a fruit serving! The post Happy July 4! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
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Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
Big corn acres in the U.S. and dandy looking crops in the west have created a bit of a supply issue for markets, one that could be helped by some serious export demand. Whether or not that demand materializes as prices fall is the billion dollar question. For this early July grain market update, we. Read More Big corn acres in the U.S. and dandy looking crops in the west have created a bit of a supply issue for markets, one that could be helped by some serious export demand.
Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2024
It’s hard to say what sparked my love for all things feathered—maybe it was my “dino kid” phase that started pretty much as soon as I could talk, which naturally evolved into endless requests for bird books and binoculars. My late Nana, with whom we lived until her passing, encouraged this development because of her own love of birds. (I guess by association, I owe my love of birds to the parakeet she had in her childhood, “Tweety.
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
When out walking corn fields, growers will often come across what look like branches off of the main stalk of the plants. Tillers can be found on many grass plants, and while being an essential part of other crops, producers often do not know what to make of seeing them in their corn crop. In. Read More When out walking corn fields, growers will often come across what look like branches off of the main stalk of the plants.
Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2024
Bird flu has held the world’s poultry industry in its unrelenting clutches before, causing catastrophic losses of more than 50 million birds in 2015. After a brief break, where we were lulled into a sense of false security, it came back in full force in 2022. Even now in 2024, we haven’t yet curbed bird flu’s deadly spread—but those passionate about wildlife and disease prevention are doing their part to intervene and, hopefully, slow our many tragic losses of wild and domestic animals.
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
The time is coming when farmers will check an in-field diagnostic tool for presence of a disease or insect and know it’s time to apply a crop protection product. We’re not exactly there yet, but sensor technology and apps are advancing to the point where it’s possible to get diagnostics on a field-by-field basis. One. Read More The time is coming when farmers will check an in-field diagnostic tool for presence of a disease or insect and know it’s time to apply a crop prot
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Cropaia
JULY 4, 2024
Growing media, also known as growth substrates, play a crucial role in modern horticulture. They provide the necessary support, aeration, moisture and nutrients for plant roots, directly impacting plant health and productivity. Physically, growing media vary in texture, porosity, and particle size, influencing their ability to retain water and provide aeration.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day! Mike Pearson wishes listeners a happy holiday and then goes on to explain why none of it was possible without farmers.
ATTRA
JULY 4, 2024
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, are studying the impact of water birds and fish on flooded rice fields. Rice fields are flooded to degrade the rice straw so that the field can be replanted. This flooding creates important habitat for water birds and can provide habitat for fish, as well. Researchers are testing how much the birds prey on the fish and how much the presence of fish reduces greenhouse gas emissions caused by the decaying straw.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Policy Report: The farm bill could be the first test of how the recent Supreme Court ruling plays out in reality.
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
Farmers and ranchers face many pressures to farm and raise animals in certain ways to meet sustainability-related goals of others, including food companies, lenders, and government. Clauses in crop contracts, carbon credits, government payments for rotational grazing or using nitrogen loss inhibitors, the federal fertilizer emissions reduction target, clean fuel standards, codes of practice, and.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Land Sales: Having farm families nearby can add value to your own land when putting it up for sale.
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2024
Olds College is receiving more than $3 million from the federal government to expand its Smart Farm operations in Saskatchewan and purchase new equipment for agricultural research. Dan Vandal, Minister of Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced the funding at the school’s main campus at Olds, Alta., on Wednesday as part of a broader announcement.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Qualifying cotton producers can earn up to $45 per acre for three years.
Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2024
In June, Modern Farmer asked our community to tag exciting or inspiring young farmers. We received so many suggestions and wanted to share a few of these farms and farmers with you. We asked each of them to tell us what makes their farm special, why they each chose farming, and what advice they would give to any future farmers out there. This story is part of our Future Farmers series , highlighting the joys and hurdles of a career in agriculture today.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Joy’s Reflections: Getting rid of canning jars is one line I’ve learned not to cross.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Golden Days: Have you seen this load of … flowers?
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Higher Ground: The foundation of our nation comes from a higher calling.
Western FarmPress
JULY 4, 2024
Road Warrior: Will the greenlash movement spread to the U.S. and Canada this year?
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