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How the food industry fights soda taxes

Food Politics

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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Nebraska’s largest feedlot, owned by Canadians, nearly ready to receive cattle

Real Agriculture

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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Sowing cereal rye earlier pays off

Western FarmPress

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

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Join Thanksgiving Fund offering eight $2500 grants to students celebrating this October

Real Agriculture

As Thanksgiving approaches, many students across the country will be making plans to head home for family celebrations. The ones that are unable to make it home though, may be looking at this upcoming holiday with a sense of impending loneliness. This fall, Think Turkey, a partnership between Turkey Farmers of Canada and the Canadian.

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Watch your step: Grain bin safety tips from a farmer who knows

Western FarmPress

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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Inaugural Cow/calf survey results sets benchmarks for Canadian producers

Real Agriculture

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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Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?

Berkeley Blog

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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Drones vs. sprayers: Which one will prevail?

Western FarmPress

Drones see rising popularity as sprayer technology continues to advance.

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Canola School: The how and why of stacked hybrids

Real Agriculture

When it comes to choosing the next best canola hybrid, there’s so much more to consider than yield. Maturity ratings and the disease package are also key, as is the herbicide tolerance trait for the required weed control. To add one more level to the hybrid selection process, canola growers now have the option of. Read More When it comes to choosing the next best canola hybrid, there’s so much more to consider than yield.

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From Dolphins playmaker to cowboy: Duriel Harris' bold new chapter

Western FarmPress

Retired NFL player pulls on his boots for a new phase of his professional life.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Sept 18: Fall nitrogen, over-dry beans, rotation benefits, and beautiful clover

Real Agriculture

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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Register for K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion

Western FarmPress

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

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RealAg Radio: Farm safety, an ag critic moves on, and the return of Parliament, Sept 18, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by James Moore, with Dentons, on the return of Parliament. Plus also hear a clip from the recent Farm Safety Roundup with Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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23 Fall Food and Agriculture Books to Discover Now

Food Tank

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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Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 10: Farm Safety 101 with Jay Remsik

Real Agriculture

Welcome back to the latest episode of Farm Safety Roundup! In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jay Remsik, a health and safety consultant from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). With harvest season in full swing across Canada, safety is critical, as farms continue to experience high rates of lost-time injuries. He. Read More Welcome back to the latest episode of Farm Safety Roundup!

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Toyota Tundra Haul Away Hunger Returns for the 15th Year

Philabundance

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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LandScan Secures Precision Agricultural Industry’s First Digital Twin Patent

Global Agtech Initiative

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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Lower interest rates may be on the horizon

Western FarmPress

Should the FOMC begin to lower the federal funds rate, lowering other interest rates, is it beneficial for producers to consolidate or refinance their loans? Here are some things to consider.

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Customer Highlight: Northwoods Cultivation

Grow Link

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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Outlook 2025: Sunrise or sunset for farmers?

Western FarmPress

You may feel like the sun is setting on your farm following a rough 2024 corn and soybean price slide. How some farmers reacted following a similar 2014 price slump is key to enduring this latest economic squeeze.

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A Day in the Field – Crops, Cows & Carbon

RR2CS

Date: October 16, 2024 Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm Location: Mannville, Alberta Registration Fee: $30 Registration closes October 10, 2024 Are you ready to enhance your farming practice repertoire with innovative solutions like intercropping, forage blends, winter grazing and soil health? Join us on Wednesday, October 16 in Manville, Alberta, for an engaging and informative field day filled with guest speakers,practical advice and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Matt Baker: An impactful career shaping leaders of agriculture

AgriLife Today

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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How looking closely led this cell biologist to world-changing breakthroughs

Berkeley Blog

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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Insights for Navigating the Renewable Diesel Revolution

DTN

As the world pivots towards cleaner energy solutions, renewable diesel (RD) has emerged as a game-changer in the transportation fuel sector. A recent webinar hosted by DTN and presented by Argus Media experts Louise Burke and Jackie Reigle offered a deep dive exploration into this rapidly evolving market—revealing challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

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Revolutionising Agricultural Advisory Services with Generative AI

CABI

The Generative Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Advisory (GAIA) project aims to revolutionise agricultural advisory services in Kenya and India. Running from 15 April to 31 October 2024, this pilot project leverages the power of Generative AI to enhance the support available to agricultural extension advisors. As well as, to address information asymmetries and advance research.… The post Revolutionising Agricultural Advisory Services with Generative AI appeared first on PlantwisePlu

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Wings and nuggets and a passion for helping others

AgriLife Today

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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Grants Available for Climate Smart Sheep Producers

Agwired

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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Harvest to set tone of future land sales

Western FarmPress

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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Read one chemistry student’s account of witnessing the birth of the Free Speech Movement

Berkeley Blog

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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Making cents of corn fodder management

Western FarmPress

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

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A Pathway to Land Access for Farmers

Modern Farmer

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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Farmers make changes for the better

Western FarmPress

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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Herb gardening tips for Texas

AgriLife Today

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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Pick Missouri Grown at school, home

Western FarmPress

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

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Methods of Soil preparation

Agric4profits

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

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Is there new hope for a farm bill?

Western FarmPress

Ag lawmakers eschew extension to focus on new bill.

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LandScan Secures First Precision Ag Digital Twin Patent

Agwired

Precision ag technology company LandScan announces the industry’s first digital twin patent, involving the use of digital twin technology to revolutionize site characterization and precision farming practices. The advent of digital twin technology in agriculture represents a significant leap forward in how farmers, agronomists, and researchers understand and manage cropping systems.