Food Politics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Late in September, the British government ussued guidance about reducing intake of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar, collectively HFSS. The guidance is based on the provisions of the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations of 2021. The regulations provide for restrictions on the promotions and placement in retail stores and their online equivalents of certain foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt or sugar ( HFSS ) or ‘less healthy’.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Land, water and soil conservation and stewardship are high on farmers’ radar of things to consider, but adoption of specific practices is far less consistent depending on the practice.

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Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nox's death on Wednesday is being met with tears and tributes, and with gratitude for the experts who tried to save him. The post Falcon fans mourn and remember Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola. Read More Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop pric

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Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Step away from the screens. Reconnect with your community. And think in the long term rather than in day-to-day headlines, UC Berkeley researchers said. The post Anxious about the election? UC Berkeley psychologists explain how to cope appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola… Read More Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Slideshow: Do you feed haylage, silage or baleage? Guessing at the nutritional value of these forages could prove costly. Take representative samples and get them accurately analyzed.

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Forage 116

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Biological products are the new frontier in crop protection and fertility. And farmers are navigating their use on their farms.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Growers mash is a specialized feed designed to support the critical growth phase of young pullets female chickens raised primarily for egg production.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cotton Incorporated is partnering with Aéropostale to market and promote cotton to teens in hopes of familiarizing them with the natural product today so they'll continue to purchase it in the future.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Advanced facility to focus on improving lives through research, teaching The post Texas A&M AgriLife renovates and reimagines Norman E. Borlaug Building appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Corn planted in 60-inch twin rows spaced 6 inches apart boosts cover crops with no significant yield declines vs. corn planted in 30-inch spacings, Joe Breker says.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Courtney Cares program serves families in need with healing through horses The post Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It has been one of the driest harvest seasons in recent memory, causing dusty conditions in the field, and multiple combine and wildfires.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Running a successful farm operation requires efficient management of the many parts of your farm, including tracking farmworker hours, handling payroll, and tracking tasks to name just a few. However, traditional methods of manual record-keeping and payroll management can be time-consuming, error-prone, and easily lost or misplaced. This article will dive into the crucial topic of efficiently tracking farmworker hours and simplifying farm payroll management.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: While a new farm office is just what we want and need this Christmas, worshipping our savior is the best gift.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Share this This Story’s Impact monthly audience of 30 million across platforms WIRED This article was produced in collaboration with WIRED. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. It’s 2016 and Simone Strey looks giddy. In the video, a clip from a series titled Innovators Under 35: Germany , the agritech entrepreneur awkwardly explains the challenge of jumping into the b

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As Things Look to Me: Prolific seed production has keyed the spread of herbicide resistance with this pigweed.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Landmark study caps off career of Texas A&M AgriLife researcher and professor The post Plant pathologists develop new method to study plant defense against viruses appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Purdue survey shows farmland prices continuing to climb. Here’s what the experts have to say.

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Farmland 105

AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Prepare now for gorgeous spring displays The post Bulbs to blooms: Tips for fall bulb planting appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By allowing more sunlight into the canopy, wide corn rows tap the potential for a companion crop.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nunum leaves, commonly known as African basil or clove basil, are a highly aromatic herb widely used in various parts of Africa for their medicinal, culinary, a

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A study in New York is looking at solar panel installation in high-density apple orchards.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Awolowo leaf, known scientifically as Vernonia amygdalina, is a versatile and nutritious leafy vegetable commonly found in various parts of Africa, particularly

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Farmers need to evaluate the risk of holding soybeans after harvest.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Independent leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a remarkable plant that has gained attention for its numerous health benefits and versatility

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Lessons in discipline, respect formed foundation for success in sports, career.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Independent leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a remarkable plant that has gained attention for its numerous health benefits and versatility

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

CropX’s Actual ET sensor offers real-time monitoring for optimal water use.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Oha leaf, also known as “African Rosewood” or “Pterocarpus mildbraedii,” is a popular leafy vegetable commonly used in West African

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Prairie Post: Everyone handles stress differently; find what works for you.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A farmer-led watershed council is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a group of farmers, landowners, and partners who get together to learn about and implement changes on their farmland that can improve the local watershed, with decisions made by the farmers. What do councils do? They hold field events, host farmer meetings, conduct field trials, and manage incentive programs for practices they deem effective in improving farm health and reducing pollution.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Soybean and wheat volume also posted solid results last week.

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Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UC Berkeley's youngest falcon and a favorite of fans of the campus's falcon family, died last night after a rocky start to life on his own. The post Nox the falcon has died, UC Davis wildlife specialists report appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Country Counsel: Here are five key action items for those impacted.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nunum leaves, commonly known as African basil or clove basil, are a highly aromatic herb widely used in various parts of Africa for their medicinal, culinary, a

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