Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There is no denying that access to a rough terrain vehicle (RTV) is a huge advantage when getting things done on the farm. Whether a producer is repairing fences, transporting mineral, or moving equipment between outbuildings, these workhorses have the potential to make life just that much easier. Farm work is exactly where the design… Read More There is no denying that access to a rough terrain vehicle (RTV) is a huge advantage when getting things done on the farm.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture congratulates Brooke Rollins for her nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. NASDA looks forward to working with the U.S. Senate to get Brooke Rollins confirmed so she can begin to champion solutions for food and agricultural production. “NASDA members look forward to working with a leader who is committed to ensuring agriculture leads the way toward a healthy and resilient world,” NASDA CEO Ted M

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The demise of global trade as politicians push protectionist policies is overstated, says the head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Exports remain critical for food security and maximizing the value of surplus ag production in the U.S., says Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO, speaking with RealAg’s Shaun Haney about the state of U.S…. Read More The demise of global trade as politicians push protectionist policies is overstated, says the head of the U.S.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Letter Dear Chair Thompson, Ranking Member Scott, Chair Stabenow, and Ranking Member Boozman: As you strive toward our shared goal of completing a new farm bill this year, the undersigned organizations and stakeholders write to urge you to include funding for the orphan programs in any new farm bill, or should it become necessary, a farm bill extension.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Every winter there are several events, conferences, webinars and learning possibilities for farmers and agronomists. From agronomy, to leadership, to marketing and more, there’s no shortage of topics to cover or opportunities to learn. That means that there are important choices to make — what events have the best lineups? What do you hope to… Read More Every winter there are several events, conferences, webinars and learning possibilities for farmers and agronomists.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Plant-Based Meat Analogs and Their Effects on Cardiometabolic Health: An 8-Week Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Plant-Based Meat Analogs With Their Corresponding Animal-Based Foods. Toh DWK, Fu AS, Mehta KA, Lam NYL, Haldar S, Henry CJ. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Jun;119(6):1405-1416. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.04.006. Epub 2024 Apr 8. Erratum in: Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Aug;120(2):459. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.06.012.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Wheat is a unique crop, in that it is grown and consumed in every arable region of the world. But all that production and demand also means wheat is one of the most competitive commodities to grow and most challenging to gauge market direction. Darren Padget, past chair of U.S. Wheat Associates, says that all… Read More Wheat is a unique crop, in that it is grown and consumed in every arable region of the world.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Layers of water and hydrocarbons that, like oil and water, don't mix can explain planets' unusual magnetic fields The post A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune appeared first on Berkeley News.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) is a Tribally led nonprofit organization committed to reconnecting and empowering various Indigenous peoples throughout the Northeast. The Land Trust acts as a catalyst for change, addressing critical issues related to land reclamation and food insecurity for the Pocasset Wampanoag tribe and other marginalized communities.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Gen Z Aggie: Fall break offered an opportunity to share knowledge about livestock judging with the next generation.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic poultry farming is an increasingly popular method of poultry production that emphasizes environmentally sustainable and animal welfare-friendly practices. Unlike conventional poultry farming, which often relies on synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and confined spaces for the birds, organic poultry farming focuses on providing birds with natural food, organic feed, and ample outdoor space for healthy growth.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

New hires will be based in Bryan-College Station The post Department of Agricultural Economics addresses growing student population with new faculty appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Goat farming is an ancient agricultural practice that has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially in the realm of organic farming. Organic goat farming involves raising goats using natural methods, avoiding the use of synthetic chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Post-holiday and post-election corn and soybean trading can disrupt markets, and thin volumes may exaggerate price swings, triggering stop orders that exacerbate volatility.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic catfish farming is a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to raising catfish without the use of synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms. It focuses on creating a natural environment where catfish can thrive while maintaining the ecological balance of the water systems.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While litigation wraps up for farmers affected by the grain elevator’s failure, questions about the focus of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency remain.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic pig farming is a growing business that focuses on raising pigs in a natural, environmentally friendly way. This farming method avoids the use of synthetic chemicals, hormones, or genetically modified feeds, instead relying on organic feeds and natural farming practices.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is the second story in “The Healing Soil: Detroit’s Urban Farms,” a three-part series being co-published with Outlier Media and Planet Detroit , and is supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. At 46 years old, Heidi Penix was diagnosed with breast cancer. A Michigan native, she had just moved back from Texas to start a new job after losing hers due to the pandemic.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic snail farming is becoming an increasingly popular venture for farmers seeking sustainable, environmentally friendly, and profitable business opportunities. As the demand for organic products rises globally, many consumers are now looking for healthier food alternatives, which has contributed to the growing interest in organic farming practices, including snail farming.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is the final story in “The Healing Soil: Detroit’s Urban Farms,” a three-part series being co-published with Outlier Media and Planet Detroit , and is supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Rufino Vargas walked along the border of his greenhouse, on the westside of Detroit this summer, collecting chili peppers. He stooped to point out a red one whose seeds he had ordered from Peru.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tough Decisions: Knowing cost of production is important, but also understanding the timing of income and expenses helps the farm cash flow in the new year.

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Daily Yonder

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This story was originally published by UGA Today. If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it. But recent research from the University of Georgia suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families running.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Business Basics: What happens to your land cost line when appreciation outpaces interest rates?

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On December 13, Food Systems for the Future, Chef José Andres, and the GW Global Food Institute will host a summit in Washington D.C. to address issues of equitable food access in the United States. The Grocery Retail for All Summit will bring together food retailers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, community leaders, and other key food systems stakeholders.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was the 11th annual UCPD turkey drive. It was also the wettest. The post UC police and students deliver 100 turkeys and Thanksgiving fixins to University Village families appeared first on Berkeley News.

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DTN

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The one thing you can count on within the downstream oil and gas industry is volatility. In the past year, geopolitical conflicts, supply disruptions, and administrative mandates to secure supply while transitioning to cleaner energy have clashed with softer-than-expected demand resulting in margin compression. To reduce risk and improve margins, downstream companies are in a constant race to quickly access the latest market data and insights and then confidently act upon new opportunities.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

UC Berkeley Professor Poulomi Saha, who teaches a class on cults in popular culture, says students today see limited economic possibilities, the scourge of war and the looming threat of climate change and think, "It doesn't have to be this way." The post Berkeley Voices: As crises escalate, so does our fascination with cults appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic quail farming is becoming increasingly popular due to the growing consumer demand for organic, sustainable, and healthy poultry products. Unlike conventional poultry farming, organic quail farming focuses on providing quails with natural feed, ample space, and a stress-free environment, which in turn leads to healthier birds and higher-quality eggs and meat.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Festive light display and family-friendly event ushers in holiday season The post Five reasons to join the Holiday Stroll at The Gardens at Texas A&M University Dec. 8 appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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DTN

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The stratospheric polar vortex could soon reach or even exceed the thresholds for a so called “strong polar vortex event” (criterion: the zonal mean zonal wind at 10hPa/60 N exceeds the 80th percentile NDJFM climatology (41,2 m/s) for at least 2 days), which corresponds to our expectations and, to some extent, explains a higher probability of the development of a more pronounced positive NAO/AO weather pattern at the end of November and especially through early December.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Analyst Shane Thomas discusses how Indigo Ag and Truterra’s recent collaboration seeks to reduce confusion for farmers and buyers. The post How Indigo Ag and Truterra’s Collaboration Seeks Clarity in Sustainability Programs appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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CABI

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

CABI has teamed up with 15 NPPOs for a workshop held to help develop regional Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) to prevent/reduce the invasion of new crop pests in West African countries. In Africa, for example, the annual cost of invasive animal, pathogen and weed species to agriculture is USD $65.58 billion. The fall armyworm alone… The post CABI helps develop regional Pest Risk Analysis to prevent/reduce the invasion of new crop pests in West African countries appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blo

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American Farmland

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund’s National Grant for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers awarded over $90,000 to 20 farmers in New England.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

LEAD Comment: It takes leaders and genuine advocacy to keep the coolness of agriculture going, even in tough times.

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FreshFarm Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Based on student feedback and excitement, produce-based FoodPrints recipes were introduced into the DCPS SodexoMagic school lunch menu.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ep. 29: On this Deep Dive episode, an FBI special agent shares how to keep your farm operation safe from hackers, criminals – and China.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic rabbit farming is becoming increasingly popular as consumers demand healthier, more sustainable, and ethically produced food. This farming method eliminates the use of synthetic chemicals, focusing on natural feeds and environmentally friendly practices. As a business, organic rabbit farming offers great potential due to the rising market for organic meat and byproducts like fur.

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