Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his cabinet late Thursday, June 6, the final day of the spring session in the provincial legislature with MPPs headed home until October. While many of the senior cabinet positions were left unchanged, there are some significant changes for agriculture. Lisa Thompson, who has served as Minister of.
Food Politics
JUNE 6, 2024
Despite all the fuss about the guidelines every five years, they say the same things every time: eat more fruits and vegetables (plant foods), balance calories (good luck with that), and reduce intake of saturated fat, sugars, and salt (euphemisms for ultra-processed foods). You don’t believe me? Take a look: Ancel and Margaret Keys’ 1959 dietary guidelines for prevention of coronary heart disease.* Do not get fat, if you are fat, reduce.
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Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
Soybean yield contest winners typically rely on weekly tissue testing and foliar feeding to help produce eye-popping, trophy-winning yields. But does this tool have the power to make yield for growers who test and feed just a couple of times during the season? SGS Canada agronomist Jack Legg thinks the practice makes sense for a. Read More Soybean yield contest winners typically rely on weekly tissue testing and foliar feeding to help produce eye-popping, trophy-winning yields.
Agricultural Biodiversity
JUNE 6, 2024
The latest version of the SPAM global crop area distribution model is out. You can play with it here. Some bullet points on the USDA’s National Plant Germplasm System outpost in Pullman. Yes, the above references Svalbard, as does this piece on Spanish tomatoes. Pity we can’t put olives in Svalbard, but there’s a another way to protect olive diversity.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has released its report on the importance of soil health. “Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human, and Social Health” combines information from over 150 witnesses, 60 written briefs, and supporting documents from soil science researchers, agronomists, farmers, ranchers, foresters, environmental organizations, agri-businesses, industry.
NASDA
JUNE 6, 2024
Letter Dear Secretary Vilsack, We appreciate the ongoing efforts of your agency to respond to the outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle, especially the opportunity to regularly meet with you and your team to share information and concerns. State departments of agriculture, like USDA, are dedicated to protecting farmers, farmworkers, and the workforce throughout the entire supply chain.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan popularized the phrase “trust, but verify” in the context of the Cold War, but similar logic applies in the active battle against increasingly-prevalent glyphosate-resistant kochia. It’s a safe assumption to trust that kochia is glyphosate-resistant in much of Western Canada, but there’s still value in verifying, says Ian Epp, agronomy specialist.
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Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) continues to raise major concerns about Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra. A decision on whether to allow the multinational grain company deal to go ahead in Canada — and what the conditions will be if approved — is currently before the federal cabinet, as Transport Canada wrapped up.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 6, 2024
A ruling issued by the California Supreme Court on Thursday allows for UC Berkeley to proceed with plans to build housing at the park. The post UC Berkeley statement on court decision allowing People’s Park construction to move forward appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
Methane emissions from cattle have received plenty of mainstream attention over the past decade, with calls to eat less beef often not accounting for the carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits of producing highly-nutritious food on grasslands. The panel in this episode of the Ag Policy Connection ruminates on how environmental policies can help or hinder.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 6, 2024
Data- and AI-driven robotic operations are quickly becoming the solutions farmers turn to, not only to speed up operations, but to protect their workers. The post Autonomous Operations Are Keeping Farm Workers Out of Harm’s Way appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
The wheat market isn’t usually the exciting one to watch, but as Ranulf Granville, chief market analyst with Grainfox, says over the last six to eight weeks there’s a lot of company that’s started to gather on the bullish side making for some excitement. But is wheat really in that much better a fundamental position. Read More The wheat market isn’t usually the exciting one to watch, but as Ranulf Granville, chief market analyst with Grainfox, says over the last six to ei
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
JUNE 6, 2024
Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a multi-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on Friday, May 24. The first post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole, as well as its likely (or unlikely) path to becoming law.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
While fungicide resistance evolves similarly to herbicide resistance, it can be more challenging to assess given the patchy nature of disease infection across a field, the decreased incidence of disease in dry years, and the multiple lifecycles some pulse diseases complete in a year. Bethany Wyatt, senior technical service specialist with BASF, says that Group.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 6, 2024
Truth be told, cattle farmers are no fans of lupine. If a pregnant cow chows down on the plant, its toxins can cause the unborn calf to be born with crooked cow syndrome and be unable to walk. In most instances, farmers will spray the plant with herbicide and kill it. But on Mallonee Farms , a Washington State dairy farm , things are different. Instead of eradicating the undesired plant, it is protected.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Patrick Dunphy of South Pinette, P.E.I.; Emery Huska of Lambton, Ont.; Ron Krahn of Rivers, Man.; and, Rudy Meier of Fraser Valley, B.C. Plus, we. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!
USDA Blog
JUNE 6, 2024
World Food Safety Day is June 7 and USDA is committed to doing our part to collaborate with federal and state partners and engage in vital conversations with food safety experts, consumer organizations, industry, and academia to ensure safe food for all.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
LEAD Comment: The Legislature passed several bills that affect agriculture, but the lack of progress on the property tax issue was a disappointment.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 6, 2024
Aussie vegetable growers are set to gain a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge machinery under a groundbreaking program. The post Australia: How a New Ag Tech Program Is Poised to Boost Robotics Use in Vegetable Production appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: North Dakota and Minnesota soybean production matters to the world. Here’s why.
USDA Blog
JUNE 6, 2024
The Tri-Faith Unity Garden and Hope Orchard, a USDA People’s Garden in Omaha, Nebraska , is a natural healing space where people of three faiths gather through the Tri-Faith Initiative. This unique interfaith project —including a synagogue, church, and mosque along with the garden— is a space where people can practice their faith while connecting, learning, and growing through the vision of “a world in which differences are honored, similarities are built upon, and everyone belongs.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Corn Illustrated: Give the crop time to recover before assessing injury.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 6, 2024
The initiative is an opportunity for growers across the globe to contribute to the most comprehensive census available in the industry. The post Agritecture and CEAg World Partner on World’s Largest CEA Census Focused on Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Kansas State University entomologists advise soybean growers to scout for this yield-robbing pest.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 6, 2024
Powerful cryogenic-electron microscope reveals interactions at the molecular scale The post Texas A&M researchers peer into the microcosmos with high-resolution microscope appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Protection from the sun is as easy as covering exposed skin, even on the farm.
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 6, 2024
The rate of new crop disease emergence is speeding up — our tests must speed up as well, while still providing a high level of precision. The post Detecting Crop Disease: The Dilemma of Choosing Between Fast and Accurate Tests appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at the latest outbreak of bird flu in Iowa and the potential of a vaccine here in the USA.
RR2CS
JUNE 6, 2024
Date: July 5, 2024 Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Coalhurst, Alberta Are you ready to enhance your farming practices with innovative solutions for feed and soil health? Join us on July 5th in Coalhurst, Alberta, for an engaging and informative field day filled with guest speakers,practical advice and plenty of networking opportunities. Learn from Expert Speakers: Gerrid Knol: CCA, Operations Manager at Preventive Maintenance Inc. and experienced regenerative farmer, will share his practical
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Whether farmers call it bindweed or morningglory, this perennial weed robs yields and profits.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 6, 2024
AgriLife Extension June Gardening Guide The post Protect your garden from water stress caused by too much, not enough rain appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
How to know whether your pest control management practices failed on cotton acres.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 6, 2024
Ku blends science and nutrition in innovating brewing process to enhance human health The post Fermentation scientist and registered dietician provides new perspectives on foods appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Hayhurst’s Hayloft: Interesting facts about the U.S. agriculture industry can spark thoughtful conversations.
CABI
JUNE 6, 2024
The National Forum meeting, a key event in the Nepal PlantwisePlus calendar, recently took place in Kathmandu. It was an opportunity for participants to hear the latest plant clinic activities and aimed to strengthen plant clinic operations nationwide. Nepal National Forum stakeholders The event was held at the SPS Hall of Plant Quarantine and Pesticide… The post Nepal National Forum stresses collaborative actions for strengthening plant clinics appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 6, 2024
Take it from DAD: Define goals, align finances and develop next leaders.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 6, 2024
This story is part of our ongoing PFAS series, T he PFAS Problem: Demystifying ‘Forever Chemicals’ PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are chemicals that are used commercially for their nonstick or waterproof properties. The problem is that they don’t readily break down and have been associated with harmful health conditions. Today, these chemicals can be found everywhere.
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