Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) has issued this new report. It’s well worth a look. By now, soda taxes are well established to decrease consumption and raise revenues that can be used for social purposes. As you might imagine, the soda industry does not like such taxes. As the report explains, Recently, Big Soda has adapted their [the cigarette industry’s] playbook and shifted their approach from outrightly opposing SB [sugary beverage] taxes to favoring weaker SB tax standards.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A lot of time and attention goes into cattle research, discovering new ways of doing old things and then extending that information to producers across the country that can make use of it on their own farms and ranches. One important part of research, and then extension, in agriculture is having a good understanding of. Read More A lot of time and attention goes into cattle research, discovering new ways of doing old things and then extending that information to producers across the country that

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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This fall, Food Tank serves up a list of 23 new titles that explore the complex world that food eaters face today. Awaiting Their Feast, and Life and Death of the American Worker dive into some of the realities that workers face within the food system. Transfarmation and Industrial Farm Animal Production, the Environment, and Public Health focus on the experience within the animal agriculture industry.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A week of unseasonably hot, dry weather has got crops roaring to the finish line, and that has got crops exhibiting some interesting symptoms. On this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson explains what the heck is happening to corn plants, why the combine needs to move quickly into the beans, and. Read More A week of unseasonably hot, dry weather has got crops roaring to the finish line, and that has got crops exhibiting some interesting symptoms.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Nebraska researchers offer tips on management of two expanding soybean pests.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Truth About Ag podcast! This episode features John Stackhouse, a senior vice-president at RBC Royal Bank and former editor-in-chief at The Globe and Mail. Stackhouse is also a member of the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-Food’s operating committee. In this podcast, co-hosted by Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert, Stackhouse.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Camp jump starts Madison Perkins' path to the Department of Poultry Science The post Wings and nuggets and a passion for helping others appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The second year of life may be a critical time when children recognize and prefer people who have more resources, new UC Berkeley research shows. Those biases can last a lifetime. The post Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Salute Soil Health: Consider ditching or reducing fall tillage to save time and money while bettering your soils.

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Philabundance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For the 15th year, we’ve partnered with the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association to fight food insecurity, hauling over 345,000 pounds of food to help our neighbors in need. The Toyota Tundra Food Drive is a key part of the “Haul Away Hunger” initiative, supporting Philabundance in its mission to address hunger now and end it for good. With food insecurity still a major issue in Philadelphia, this event plays a crucial role in ensuring families receive the nutritious food they need.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Studies show more benefit from cereal rye planted earlier in the fall — think mid-October rather than mid-November.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Department head for Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications to retire Sept. 30 The post Matt Baker: An impactful career shaping leaders of agriculture appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Sept. 19 to 21 event features projects in animal care, STEM and creative arts.

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Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hear Randy Schekman, a UC Berkeley professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, explain his Nobel Prize-winning work in just 101 seconds. The post How looking closely led this cell biologist to world-changing breakthroughs appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Drones see rising popularity as sprayer technology continues to advance.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The patent, filed in early 2021, integrates with other LandScan technologies to optimize agricultural production by enabling advanced AI through machine learning. The post LandScan Secures Precision Agricultural Industry’s First Digital Twin Patent appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ag lawmakers eschew extension to focus on new bill.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Learn how to grow herbs as fresh, multiuse plants at home The post Herb gardening tips for Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Kansas Digest: KSU ASI Reunion set; NSP offers webinars; help for farm employers

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Grow Link

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Origins: From Basement Growers to Professional Cultivators Northwoods Cultivation’s story is a compelling testament to ambition and resilience in the cannabis industry. What began as a modest college basement venture has evolved into a multi-state operation. Here’s a look at how Northwoods grew from its humble beginnings to become a prominent player in the cannabis world.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Agriculture needs to get active in pushing their needs in the new farm bill.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Walking through the fields of Viva Farms in Washington State’s Skagit Valley, the smell of strawberries is strong in the air. The rain that came down hard the week earlier spells the end of strawberry season, says farmer Francisco Farias, but he still has raspberries, one of his favorite crops to grow. Farias explains all this in Spanish, while Viva Farms farm viability director Anna Chotzen translates.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ag Matters: Here’s how to take part in Farm to School Month by sourcing locally grown products from farmers.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Soil preparation is the first and one of the most important steps in agriculture and gardening.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A Firth, Neb., farmer fell 40 feet from the top of a grain bin and lived to tell his story. This is part three, focused on how to be safe when climbing grain bin ladders.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The full version of this article, written by Paul Hamel, was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. This shortened version appears here on RealAg under the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. LINCOLN, Nebraska — Construction workers are hurrying to put the final touches on what is planned to be the state’s largest feedlot for.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As Things Look to Me: Tough times never last, but tough people like farmers do.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The American Lamb Board (ALB) is offering grants for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep program. Producers enrolled in the program will be paid up to $7,000 to develop and implement Climate Smart Sheep management practices and measure and report emissions and life cycle analysis. Examples of Climate Smart practices to be implemented include prescribed grazing, cover crop planting, range planting, tree or shrub enhancement, silvopasture, cross-fencing and brush and pest

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Around the MDA: Farmers are at top of the game when it comes to adoption of technology and programs to improve their operations and environment.

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FreshFarm Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Join FRESHFARM at The REACH Plaza for Harvest Day, a fun-filled and delicious exploration of our local food system

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As always, what you decide to do depends on your goals.

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FreshFarm Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Join FRESHFARM at The REACH Plaza for Harvest Day, a fun-filled and delicious exploration of our local food system

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Even with low commodity prices, land sale prices have been stickier than expected. The outcome of this fall’s harvest will help dictate future land price direction.

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Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The post Read one chemistry student’s account of witnessing the birth of the Free Speech Movement appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Leasing can help farmers update their machinery line while boosting cash flow. However, overall costs can be higher.

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DTN

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The post DTN and Palantir Collaboration Amps Up Innovation appeared first on DTN.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Wisconsin grower Tim Appell places near the top in state and national yield contests.

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