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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

JUNE 6, 2024

Share this We live on a planet where people still die of starvation, and yet we continue to waste so much food. It’s a problem, for sustenance but also for the environment. You may not be aware of it, but a huge amount of that waste comes from the grocery stores and supermarkets we shop at every week. Part of it is just a category problem: Americans are used to seeing a wide and alluring variety of foods on shelves, and a lot of it, especially for produce and meats.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Corn Illustrated: Give the crop time to recover before assessing injury.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Kansas State University entomologists advise soybean growers to scout for this yield-robbing pest.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: North Dakota and Minnesota soybean production matters to the world. Here’s why.

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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.

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Science 76

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.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Protection from the sun is as easy as covering exposed skin, even on the farm.

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Caff

JUNE 6, 2024

Job Title: Bilingual Communications & Farmer Engagement Co-Director Location: Northern or Central California / Hybrid FTE: 80%-100% FTE Starting Salary: $75,000 – $91,500 FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Equity Associate Director Other: Bilingual (Spanish/English) required; Eligible for bilingual pay differential CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Whether farmers call it bindweed or morningglory, this perennial weed robs yields and profits.

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Caff

JUNE 6, 2024

Title: Equity Associate Director Location: California / Hybrid (Northern California preferred, with frequent trips to Davis) FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $82,000 – $100,000 annually FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Executive Director Bilingual Pay Differential: Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; Eligible for bilingual pay differential Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

How to know whether your pest control management practices failed on cotton acres.

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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.

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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.

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Farming Farming 97

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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: Interesting facts about the U.S. agriculture industry can spark thoughtful conversations.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Take it from DAD: Define goals, align finances and develop next leaders.

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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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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Focus on these three areas after you park your planter for the season.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Jen’s Jots: It’s been two years since I lost my Pops; I’m learning to smile with his memory.

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Agwired

JUNE 6, 2024

The 2024 Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo , powered by CropLife Media Group®, is just around the corner now, scheduled for July 29-31 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Lara Sowinski, Crop Life Group Editor for Meister Media Worldwide, says this will be the fourth year for the event that continues to grow. “As we evolve, we see a more diverse group of attendees and exhibitors,” said Sowinski.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 6, 2024

Latest stewardship report highlights work to reduce emissions from dairy manure.

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