Real Agriculture
JUNE 27, 2024
Protein Industries Canada has announced that inaugural CEO, Bill Greuel, is leaving the organization that’s focused on developing Canada’s plant-based protein industry. Greuel, who has been with the organization since October 2018, has accepted the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture with the Government of Saskatchewan. His last day with Protein Industries Canada will be.
Food Politics
JUNE 27, 2024
If you haven’t been worried about microplastics in your body, perhaps this study will get your attention. Here’s the abstract: Its alarming conclusion: The detection of MPs in penile tissue raises inquiries on the ramifications of environmental pollutants on sexual health. Our research adds a key dimension to the discussion on man-made pollutants, focusing on MPs in the male reproductive system.
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Real Agriculture
JUNE 27, 2024
Cereals Canada has officially announced its vision for a new facility to be built in downtown Winnipeg that would be branded as the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate.) The national cereal grain value chain organization sees the facility serving as a hub for Canada’s grain industry, promoting the use of Canadian crops around the world.
Civil Eats
JUNE 27, 2024
Rebecca Genia walks out into Shinnecock Bay at low tide with a few of her great-grandchildren, using her feet to find hard-shelled quahogs buried in the sand. As a kid, she could fill a trash can with the blue-lipped mollusks in less than an hour—and could also gather other shellfish like oysters, mussels, or scallops, depending on the season. Now, she says, “it takes us a while to even get a couple of dozen clams.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Without pest control products it would take more land, more water, more greenhouse gas emissions and more energy.
Civil Eats
JUNE 27, 2024
Five years ago, the American farmed-seaweed industry barely existed. Wild seaweeds had been harvested for centuries by Indigenous peoples on both coasts, for a range of uses including insulation, medication, and fertilizer. Later, seaweeds were then harvested from the wild for agricultural fertilizers and the cosmetics industry. As for kelp farms, though, there were only a smattering of them in Maine, selling products to restaurants or natural-foods stores.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 27, 2024
Sam Rudman, one of the first-year farmers of Friends Farm in Lafayette, Colorado, says covering a field with fertilizer shortly before 60-miles-per-hour winds started up was definitely one of his many “rookie mistakes” as a new farmer. He clearly remembers the day in February 2023 when winds threatened to blow away hundreds of dollars in supplies and hours of hard work as a big wakeup call.
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Ohio State University
JUNE 27, 2024
The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) is excited to welcome our newest faculty member, Assistant Professor Alexis Villacis. Dr. Villacis earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Tech, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and a B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management from Zamorano University.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
State’s growers planted 102,000 acres this year.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 27, 2024
While IoT holds the key to a revolutionary future in ag, it is only through the lens of stringent security that we can fully realize its benefits. The post IoT in Agriculture: How Technology Is Transforming Farming Practices appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Here’s how high temperatures alone increase water stress in corn.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato stems are a fundamental part of the tomato plant, providing structural support and playing vital roles in nutrient transport and overall plant health.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
As the wind whips across the Plains, you want to irrigate your own crops, not the neighbor’s.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato leaves form an integral part of the tomato plant, characterized by their compound structure comprising multiple leaflets attached to a central stalk or p
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Kansas Tourism: This road trip through the state’s best meat markets is a carnivore’s delight.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 27, 2024
American Meat Science Association award presented for contributions and impact in meat science industry The post Miller first female recipient of R.C. Pollock Award appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Environmental groups have forced U.S. EPA to fully enforce the Endangered Species Act. Here’s a look at the complicated effects of this newly enforced act on Midwestern farmers.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 27, 2024
The initiative empowers farmers to integrate microbial fertilizers, organic matter, biological pest control, mechanized harvesting, and efficient water use to enhance soil health. The post Biome Makers Partners in Groundbreaking Sugarcane Sustainability Initiative appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Two programs offer reimbursement options for the loss of cattle and other livestock in vulture attacks.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 27, 2024
A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day The post Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
This Indiana Master Farmer couple leads with grace, humility and faith.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato shoots, also known as tomato sprouts or tomato suckers, are young growths that emerge from the junctions between the main stem and branches of tomato pla
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Corn and soybean volume relatively pedestrian, in contrast.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Film’s strong influence on society’s ideas about gender in the 20th century shifted attitudes about who could express their sexuality in public, and how. Today, similar shifts are happening with the dominant cultural medium of our age: social media. The post Film changed the way people saw sexuality. Now, social media does. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
LEAD Comment: The new Nebraska LEAD director talks about the importance of the program and ag education.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato gel, scientifically known as tomato seed gel or mucilage, holds significant economic importance due to its various uses and by-products.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: A look back at 2014 helps plot a path to profit for corn, soybeans and wheat in 2024 ahead of USDA's June acreage and stocks reports.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
In tomatoes, the placenta refers to the central axis or core of the fruit where the seeds are attached.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
A survey reveals transition planning themes and roadblocks. Evidence reveals succession planning is difficult for producers. Is there a role for the government in incentivizing the generational transfer?
Philabundance
JUNE 27, 2024
Thursday, June 27, is Wawa Hoagie Day! As part of Wawa Welcome America, Wawa’s signature event is more exciting than ever. This special day is a heartfelt salute to local and national heroes while enjoying delicious Wawa hoagies and FREE admission to the National Constitution Center. Starting at 5 am, Wawa employees assembled a massive 7-ton hoagie at the National Constitution Center, totaling 25,000 hoagies.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Global ending stocks remain tight coming into the June 28 USDA Planted Acreage report.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato locules refer to the compartments or cavities within a tomato fruit where the seeds are housed.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Arizona High Cotton honorees recognized at annual growers' meeting.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 27, 2024
At Modern Farmer, we believe that creating a sustainable and equitable food system is only possible with small, local, and family farms. But North America is facing a farmer shortage. The average farmer is just under 60 years old, and the trend of inheritance within families is declining, which means there is a need to train the next generation of farmers.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Northeast Roundup: Grants are available for purchasing cold storage items.
USDA Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
The Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) has been serving the members of Taos County and northern New Mexico for over 35 years. The organization supports the food, land, water and cultures of the people of Northern New Mexico by practicing regenerative agriculture and spreading knowledge of sustainable farming.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Harvest weights are higher, likely due to cattle being kept on feed a little longer.
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