Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 broke down and resulted in a lockout and strike on Monday. This is not the first time this port has been impacted by labour. Read More Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., California State University Chancellor Dr. Mildred García, and California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian released the following statement today, Wednesday, Nov.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Wheat Pete wishes he didn’t have to talk about safety but he has to. More farmers are telling him that they’ve had draw pins stolen. Make sure you do a circle check and check the pins before moving wagons — you could save a life. Farmers also have to stay safe around grain bins. Pete. Read More Wheat Pete wishes he didn’t have to talk about safety but he has to.

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Agri-tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Microbes are found almost everywhere on Earth, and have evolved over the past 3.5 billion years to survive and thrive in diverse habitats, including in and on plants. Microbes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope, so they include things like bacteria and single cell eukaryotes — cells that have a nucleus, like an amoeba or a paramecium.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2024 is out, and it is very clear that farmers are pessimistic about their current farm financial performance relative to twelve months ago. Although farmers see improved financial performance in the future over their current state, even future performance is still seen as negative overall at 84 out.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Four students share their experiences for National First-Generation College Celebration The post Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates first-generation students appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As the calendar moves toward 2025, global pork producers, despite improving profitability, continue to face challenges from trade, disease and demand uncertainties. In its recent report on global pork markets, Rabobank says these questions as well as the potential impacts of political instability and La Niña further complicate a market that is currently experiencing a.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Salford has expanded its Halo tillage line with the addition of a 15-foot Halo VRT, an implement capable of varying tillage intensity on a forward folding, narrow transport frame. Launched in 2022, Salford says the Halo VRT is a good fit for farmers looking to adjust tillage levels and manage residue. Key features include easily. Read More Salford has expanded its Halo tillage line with the addition of a 15-foot Halo VRT, an implement capable of varying tillage intensity on a forward folding, na

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, California’s Imperial Valley is both a desert and an agricultural wonder. Bordered by sand dunes and barren mountains, the region receives less than three inches of rainfall per year, 27 inches less than the U.S. average. From June to September, high temperatures here often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. By most measures, the Imperial Valley is not a great place to grow food.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Matt Hooyer has been appointed product development lead for SeCan in eastern Canada. Hooyer brings extensive expertise to SeCan, including 13 years in product development and soybean breeding with Syngenta, where he worked on both food grade and traited soybeans. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the SeCan team” says SeCan general manager Jeff.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Matthew Kruse, a commodities broker who also farms in Iowa and Brazil, talks SAF.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Trade in Canada’s agriculture sectors depend not only on having reliable products to take to market, and the capacity to get them there, but also on industry advocacy and the ability to lobby the government for the needs of each sector. Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), says that their organization’s.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Slideshow: Dick Cates’ new book, “A Creek Runs Through This Driftless Land,” tells a conservation story.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Neil Townsend with Grainfox with a grain market outlook; Stephen Heckbert with the Canadian Pork Council on policy priorities for the pork industry and reaction to the U.S. election results; Hear some of the results from the October. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A NCBA veterinarian talks about biosecurity complacency and lessons learned from the avian flu outbreak.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Things to know when selecting your centerpiece bird The post Picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Where I Come From: The election is over, and it may be time to reassess our priorities.

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Trimble Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Since joining AgAmerica in 2019, Erin Smith has advanced in her role at the company to support the American Farmer, now serving as Director of Client Growth and Relationship Management. Erin Smith didn’t always want to work in finance. Before joining AgAmerica, her main financial experience involved what she had learned through her family’s relationship with their long-time agricultural lender.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Farmer-owners and ag businesses turn to foreign employees to get work done.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The weight of unsold food dropped by 25 percent in. grocery stores on the American West Coast over a four year period, according to a study from the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment (PCFWC) in partnership with the nonprofit ReFED. PCFWC is a public-private partnership and voluntary agreement signed by businesses, government bodies, and other groups working toward industry-wide actions to prevent and reduce food waste.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Land Sales: Successful farm sales rely on realistic sellers and well-informed buyers.

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Sustainable Food Trust

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Last week the Labour Government delivered their first annual budget in 14 years. But what does this mean for food and farming? Despite calls to the contrary, the agriculture budget has not increased and other changes have left many family farms uncertain about the future. Our CEO, Patrick Holden, shares his thoughts. There are two main reasons why agriculture and food do not feature prominently in the budget.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

New political landscape could spur negotiations.

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Share Food Program

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Plate Method is a simple, intuitive way to structure meals that meet your nutritional needs and manage your blood glucose. To follow this method when planning meals, all you need is a plate about 9 inches across and the below lists of example foods for each category—no measuring, weighing or calculating needed!

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Land Sales: The latest land sales in four counties in Nebraska.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Huberto Juan Martinez (54) is not at home when we stop in front of his house in Cerro Armadillo Grande. “He is working on the plantation,” his wife announces. Huberto and his younger son are inspecting the plants that ensure the family’s livelihood. With their machetes in hand, they clear away any unwanted flora encroaching on their plot. As we stroll through the plantation, Huberto’s son nudges the oranges on a nearby tree, handing a few to us to enjoy along the way.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Barn Spotlight: Maple Knoll Farm invests in the barn’s adaptive reuse.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Crocus flower (Crocus sativus) is a well-known, vibrant plant that heralds the arrival of spring.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Young Dakota Living: With baking season in full swing, a new challenge awaits.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Cowslip flower (Primula veris) is a charming perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Kansas Digest: Dairy order rescinded; new Kansas Soybean Celebration in Salina; New website for crop performance data debuts; USDA rolls out help for distressed borrowers.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Applications are due by December 12, 2024. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant funds to support innovative sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on Minnesota farms. These funds support projects that explore the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and profitability of sustainable ag techniques, from the production through marketing proc

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If you know your cattle are usually $10 above or $10 below the futures market at sales time, you can use the futures market's to forecast the expected value of your cattle and participate in price risk management tools.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Proposals are due December 6, 2024. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets invites eligible applicants to apply for funding through the SNAP-Ed Food Box Grant Program. This funding aims to make local produce more available and accessible to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible communities while sourcing local produce and providing nutrition education.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Farmers can protect personal interests, information by following four guidelines for online deals.

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DTN

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The post Will a different weather pattern emerge for winter? appeared first on DTN.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the rising costs in Rural America and how this has caused farmers to take on more debt.

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