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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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
Slideshow: One simple trick also leads to better fuel economy and enhanced yield.
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
As the wind whips across the Plains, you want to irrigate your own crops, not the neighbor’s.
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
Two programs offer reimbursement options for the loss of cattle and other livestock in vulture attacks.
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
Kansas Tourism: This road trip through the state’s best meat markets is a carnivore’s delight.
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
LEAD Comment: The new Nebraska LEAD director talks about the importance of the program and ag education.
Trimble Agriculture
JUNE 27, 2024
Understanding your land loan rate is essential in building your farm’s financial resilience. An estimated one-quarter of U.S. farms carry at least some form of debt. When leveraged effectively, a land loan can provide a safety net of capital and help you achieve your goals faster. But to do that, securing the best land loan rate is crucial, as it significantly impacts the cost of borrowing and overall financial stability.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Here’s how high temperatures alone increase water stress in corn.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
The tomato inflorescence refers to the arrangement of flowers on the tomato plant, crucial for its reproductive cycle and subsequent fruit development.
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
In tomatoes, the placenta refers to the central axis or core of the fruit where the seeds are attached.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
This Indiana Master Farmer couple leads with grace, humility and faith.
Rachel Laudan
JUNE 27, 2024
Don Bruno in his milpa (corn, beans and squash) On the August 20, 2002, Don Bruno stood in my garden in Guanajuato, Mexico and delivered this wonderful prose poem. Rushing… The post The Time of the Rains: A Mexican Prose Poem appeared first on Rachel Laudan.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at the potential for a "feral swine bomb" to hit as the feral swine population grows and spreads to more than 25 states in the USA.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JUNE 27, 2024
The combination of almost no rain and very warm temperatures has resulted in a big increase in abnormally dry conditions across the region. In a few areas, the drought status increased by two categories, which rarely happens. The only place that did not change or improved slightly was central Florida.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
State’s growers planted 102,000 acres this year.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
JUNE 27, 2024
While we’ve been dry here in the Southeast, other parts of the world are experiencing even worse heat waves and droughts. One of these places is India, where the heat has been rising to record-setting levels. This is resulting in a decline in the production of wheat, a staple crop there.
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