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Canadian Agricultural Safety Association secures $1.6 million in funding

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has secured key funding for programming just ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 16 to 22, 2025. CASA will receive up to $1.6 million over three years through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, a program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. With this investment, CASA continues its important work to Read More The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has secured key funding for programming just ahead of

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Fish Diseases and Management

Agric4profits

Fish disease refers to a condition in which the fish’s body is unhealthy or compromised, deviating from its normal healthy state. It is a state of discomfort or sickness that can reduce the fishs physiological activities and development.

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Beef Market Update: Markets try and respond to erratic news cycle

Real Agriculture

Erratic is the word of the day and the markets are responding hour-by-hour, day-to-day, and week-to-week with the news, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange in this episode of the Beef Market Update. In the southern U.S., cash markets bounced back last week and have managed to hold those gains. This follows a cycle Read More Erratic is the word of the day and the markets are responding hour-by-hour, day-to-day, and week-to-week with the news, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchang

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Orders of Nigerian Mammals

Agric4profits

The first step when identifying an unfamiliar mammal is determining its name. For most mammals, identification down to the species level is usually possible, although closely related species may sometimes only be recognized at the genus level.

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RealAg Radio: A new PM and ag minister, a trade war with China, and the beef markets, Mar 14, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in; Kody Blois named new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Carneys cabinet; and, Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Principles of Wildlife Management

Agric4profits

Wildlife management is the art of making land produce sustained annual crops of wild game for food and recreational purposes. It is the science and art of transforming the attributes and interactions of habitats, wild animal populations, and humans to achieve specific human goals through wildlife resources.

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Mastering Plant Propagation: Division and Grafting Techniques with ECHO Global Farms

ATTRA

In this video, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez teams up with Lauren Daniels-Judge from ECHO Global Farms to explore plant propagation, focusing on two essential techniques: division and grafting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, understanding these methods can help you expand your garden, preserve plant genetics, and boost crop productivity.

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CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program

Caff

CAFFs Community Based Block Grant from the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Urban Agriculture Grant Program Awardees Californias first-ever Urban Agriculture program is housed at the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA). The grants will support the growth and sustainability of urban agriculture in cities throughout California. In the initial call for applications, the Urban Agriculture Program was oversubscribed by 570% with $11.67 million in available funding.

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Water Quality Management in Aquaculture

Agric4profits

Fish perform all their bodily functions in water. Because fish are totally dependent upon water to breathe, feed, grow, excrete wastes, maintain a salt balance, and reproduce, understanding the physical and chemical qualities of water is critical to successful aquaculture. To a great extent, water determines the success or failure of an aquaculture operation.

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2025 Adaptive Grazing Tips, Tricks, & Hacks

UnderstandingAg

By: Allen Williams Ph.D., Understanding Ag, LLC The 2025 grazing season is fast approaching, and it is time to prepare ourselves for a successful season. There are a number of key factors we need to consider. Lets get started. Strategic Rules of Disruption: Incorporate strategic Rules of Disruption into the grazing strategy. Key disruptions play a significant role in your ongoing progress.

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Order Rodentia and their Significance in Nigeria

Agric4profits

Rodents represent the largest order of Nigerian mammals, with nine families, 37 genera, and 55 species. Their identification is mainly based on their dental structure and the unique characteristics of their teeth. Rodents display a variety of body sizes, colors, tail lengths, limb structures, and hair textures.

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Your PRF insurance questions answered

ProAg

Compared to other federally subsidized crop insurance programs, Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance is still a relatively new offering. That can leave farmers and ranchers with questions. Is PRF coverage hay insurance? How does it work? When and how are claims triggered? To help answer some of the most common PRF questions before the Dec. 1 sales closing date, we turned to three experts from the ProAg team: Travis Green, Senior District Sales Manager for the Central Region Nick Salemme, D

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Wildlife Management in Nigeria

Agric4profits

Wildlife management can be simply defined as the application of ecological knowledge to populations of animals (both vertebrates and invertebrates) and their environments in a way that balances the needs of these populations with those of humans. Essentially, wildlife management is applied ecology, advancing as ecological knowledge expands and is integrated by wildlife ecologists.

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Master of Applied Economics students connect with industry professionals

Ohio State University

The Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program recently hosted its annual industry roundtable, giving MAE students insight into the job market and helping them make important connections with industry professionals and employers as they begin their job search. This is the seventh time weve held our annual industry roundtable. It is a great opportunity to enhance the standing of the MAE program and to connect our students in the job market with major employers in Central Ohio, said Abdoul Sam , p

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Post-Harvest Handling and Marketing of Fish

Agric4profits

The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions in food production systems. Women traditionally play a significant role in these activities. In many developing countries, women dominate the markets, either as buyers or sellers of food. For most, marketing is a secondary activity providing the only source of necessary cash income.

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How Native Water Protectors Champion Water Quality

Modern Farmer

Leanna Goose grew up ricing manoomin (wild rice) as a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Wild rice is culturally significant to Aniishinabe people here in Minnesota. It’s our connection to the land, water and our ancestorsI had a friend say that Aniishinabeg people, if we were to lose this plant, we would lose a huge chunk of ourselves, Goose says.

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Understanding Fish Nutrition and Feeding

Agric4profits

Good nutrition in animal production systems is essential to economically produce a healthy, high-quality product. In fish farming, nutrition is critical because feed represents 40-50% of the production costs. Fish nutrition has advanced dramatically in recent years with the development of new, balanced commercial diets that promote optimal fish growth and health.

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Protect yourself and your flock from bird flu

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: Here are safety guidelines and tips to protect your backyard chickens and poultry from the disease.

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Significance of Order Carnivora and Perissodactyla

Agric4profits

The order Carnivora consists of flesh-eating mammals, including jackals, foxes, otters, weasels, civets, genets, mongooses, hyaenas, and cats (e.g., lion and leopard). Two species of hyaenas inhabit West Africa: the striped hyaena and the spotted hyaena.

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How a devoted ag teacher shapes life choices

Western FarmPress

College Farmer: FFA advisors build the next generation through subtle encouragement and advice.

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How to actually maximize nutrition with strategic feed supplements

West Texas Livestock

Providing a feed supplement to grazing cattle is essential because sometimes the natural forage just isn’t enough to meet their nutritional needs. When pasture grasses fall short, supplements help fill in the gaps so your animals can stay healthy and productive. With so many options available, it’s essential to choose the right supplement for your […] The post How to actually maximize nutrition with strategic feed supplements appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Drones a popular farm tool for next generation

Western FarmPress

See how this farm family is bringing drone work and another generation into the operation.

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Southern Sensation Seedless grape named newest Texas Superstar

AgriLife Today

Vigor, disease resistance and taste make it the top seedless table grape option for Texas gardeners The post Southern Sensation Seedless grape named newest Texas Superstar appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Could broiler eggs help reduce table egg prices?

Western FarmPress

Surplus broiler eggs around 400 million per year are currently used for animal feed or simply disposed of.

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AFT and New York Group Oppose Federal Cut of Over $1 Billion for Schools

American Farmland

On March 10th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cut two federal programs Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).

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Texas hoof trimmer uses retro tools to care for cattle

Western FarmPress

Texas rancher Eric DeBorde is one of a few cattle farriers who still uses a rasp and a set of nippers rather than power tools for hoof trimming. He's hung onto these traditional methods to minimize cattle stress as he's traveled statewide for the last 30 years.

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Kim brings expertise in consumer behavior and methodology to tourism studies

AgriLife Today

Distinguished researcher joins Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism The post Kim brings expertise in consumer behavior and methodology to tourism studies appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Are land-grant universities at a crossroads?

Western FarmPress

Retiring professor looks at the history and future of land-grant colleges.

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Canadian Food Focus offers a nuanced approach to engaging consumers in food and farming

Real Agriculture

Submitted by Penny Eaton, stakeholder relations for Canadian Food Focus Dorothy Long, managing director of Canadian Food Focus, says we need to remember that food is the part of agriculture that consumers care most about. For a long time, the ag industry has been unable to meaningfully reach consumers because we concentrate too much about Read More Submitted by Penny Eaton, stakeholder relations for Canadian Food Focus Dorothy Long, managing director of Canadian Food Focus, says we need to remem

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High prices, high stakes: How market mindset shapes cattle profits

Western FarmPress

Record-breaking cattle prices have many ranchers celebrating, but are they thinking beyond the moment? Understanding market psychology is just as important as knowing the numbers.

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Kody Blois named new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Carney’s cabinet

Real Agriculture

Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025. Sporting a much leaner cabinet roster than his predecessor Justin Trudeau with just 23 ministers, Mark Carney is Canadas 24th Prime Minister. Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Read More Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Faith can help you find strength

Western FarmPress

Higher Ground: Many people are having a tough time right now, but there is hope.

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USDA Staffing Cuts Hurt Farmers and Rural Communities

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. While the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not confirmed the number of employees that have already been laid off or their plans for a forthcoming reduction in force , staffing chaos has reigned at the agency for the past several weeks. The firing of nearly 6,000 probationary employees was ruled illegal and extensive terminations are being reported across agencies including the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Natural Resource

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Kelvin Leibold: Meeting an educational niche for farm women

Western FarmPress

Kelvin Leibold noticed farm wives were blindly signing farm documents. He set out to change that with Extension informational and educational meetings.

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Farmers Lose When Climate-Smart Partnerships are Frozen

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Recent Executive Orders have led to the freezing of billions of dollars of already committed grant money, including funds for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC), an innovative program to support public-private partnerships to develop markets for climate-smart agricultural commodities. Through PCSC, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into agreements with 135 partner organizations ranging from large agribusiness corporations to farmer cooperatives, committing to

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Don’t mistake southern blight for charcoal rot this scouting season

Western FarmPress

Timing is critical in spotting southern blight, a yield reducing pathogen with massive potential.

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Wheat School: Seeding ultra early helps wheat beat the heat

Real Agriculture

Weather is a central topic in many coffee shop conversations, plays a large role in the success or failure of a crop, and is outside of a wheat growers control. But that doesnt mean farmers cant at least try and out-maneuver Mother Nature. Dr. Brian Beres, senior research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Read More Weather is a central topic in many coffee shop conversations, plays a large role in the success or failure of a crop, and is outside of a wheat growers control.

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