Real Agriculture
APRIL 30, 2024
Canada’s Auditor General blasted Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture in an independent report released on Tuesday. The audit found AAFC has failed to design, implement and then track plans for how the agriculture sector will contribute to Canada’s 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas reduction commitments.
Food Tank
APRIL 16, 2024
A trade dispute between Mexico and the United States over genetically engineered (GMO) corn is pitting science against the power of the pesticide industry. On both sides of the border, and perhaps worldwide, this dispute promises to focus a new generation of eaters, public health scientists, and political leaders on what is known, and not known, about the safety of food made from GMO corn.
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AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 19, 2024
USDA said this week cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of avian flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.
Agri-tech
APRIL 25, 2024
Different types of barley recruit distinct communities of soil microbes to grow around their roots by releasing a custom mix of sugars and other compounds, research from the John Innes Centre finds. Beneficial soil microbes that live on or around plant roots can provide nutrition, help the plant withstand stress and protect it from pathogenic microbes.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 2, 2024
Ep. 10: It’s not just the farmer down the road buying land; media and business moguls, companies, and even China are making significant purchases. What does that mean for you?
Modern Farmer
APRIL 24, 2024
Nearly four decades ago, Ron Mardesen and his wife Denise stopped using antibiotics on their hog farm, A-Frame Acres, in Elliot, Iowa. He decided there was a better way to raise his animals, one that wouldn’t require the need for routine antibiotics. After prioritizing clean feed, fresh air, comfortable bedding and plenty of space, he says his pigs began to thrive.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 16, 2024
Glyphosate resistance has been confirmed in lamb’s-quarters in Quebec. The finding, which comes from the CÉROM grain research centre, is the first confirmation of glyphosate resistance in the annual weed anywhere in the world. University of Guelph research scientist Dr.
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AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 17, 2024
There's now a 60% chance La Niña will develop between June and August and an 85% chance it's in effect by November 2024 to January 2025, according to NOAA.
Agri-tech
APRIL 11, 2024
Curiosity-driven research probing the mysteries of cell-to-cell communication has been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) funding. Professor Christine Faulkner and her group at the John Innes Centre have received the ERC Advanced Grant which supports excellent research scientists who are established in their field. “This funding will take our discovery research into cell-to-cell.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2024
Cattle buyer Clint Langley purchased his first set of heifers at 14 years old with his dad's tax refund check. See where he's at today and who he credits for getting him into the order-buying business.
USDA Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Leigh Adams grew up in Houston, Texas, where agriculture and the outdoors were a way of life for her. “When I wasn’t at school, I was in the country tending to the ranch, fishing, baling hay or hunting,” she said. “Doing these activities brought nothing but happiness.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 21, 2024
These days, the Canadian Federal Government and multinational food companies are investing hundreds of millions to support BMPs on Canadian farms. Here’s the thing, nobody knows your operation better than you do. These programs need YOUR feedback on what you want and need. Everyone in agriculture is focused on productivity and profitability, and so Food Water Wellness.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Wildlife responses vary from unbothered to anxious While many of us are preparing for the solar eclipse on April 8 with ISO-approved solar eclipse glasses and extra water and fuel, animals will naturally be caught unaware by the premature darkening of the sky. So, how do they respond? Jacob Dykes, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Read More → The post How do animals react to a solar eclipse?
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 24, 2024
The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
Agri-tech
APRIL 4, 2024
Dr Sam Mugford has received a prestigious award for his outstanding service in supporting the research of the John Innes Centre. Sam, a research assistant in the group of Professor Saskia Hogenhout, has been recognised by the Biochemical Society’s 2025 Awards with the Research Support award. “This is a huge honour and an amazing surprise,” said Sam.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 19, 2024
Pastures scorched by the Smokehouse Creek Fire are beginning to recover. Funds are available to assist Texas and Oklahoma producers impacted. Preparations continue for next week's beef conference.
Food Tank
APRIL 1, 2024
The 2024 Census of Agriculture from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals a growing number of new and beginning and young producers in the United States. Despite these changes, the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture say progress is still necessary to support these groups. In 2022, the number of farms with new and beginning producers in the United States increased by about 5 percent from 2017.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 16, 2024
The federal budget introduced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday featured changes to how capital gains are taxed, as well as federal funding to develop biofuel production and artificial intelligence, and a commitment to hold consultations on rules regarding interoperability between different brands of farm equipment.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 19, 2024
Ongoing project will provide undergraduate wildlife students with hands-on field experiences The post Scholarly squirrels: Exploring the dynamics of Texas A&M’s campus wildlife appeared first on AgriLife Today.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 24, 2024
USDA Now Requiring Mandatory Testing and Reporting of HPAI in Dairy Cattle as New Data Suggests Virus Outbreak is More Widespread apiuser Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:15
DTN
APRIL 1, 2024
The exciting solar eclipse will be hitting the U.S. on April 8, 2024. And if you are lucky enough to be within an approximately 170-mile wide strip of land stretching from Texas to Maine, you are in the path of a total solar eclipse. This type of event won’t happen again in the U.S. until 2044, so it’s no wonder many people are making travel plans to take in those few precious minutes of the sun totally eclipsed by the moon.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 4, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Illinois and Iowa producers hold nearly 3 billion bushels in corn stocks, limiting rally opportunities on the cash market. Weather and fuel production could fuel short-lived market rallies.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 15, 2024
The global ag robotics market is projected to grow significantly, from $13.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $86.5 billion by 2033. The post Exploring the Future of Agriculture: A Deep Dive Into Robots appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 30, 2024
Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra could result in more than $700 million in annual economic losses to farmers, according to a new report authored by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. The study, conducted by Drs. Richard Gray, James Nolan, and Peter Slade, received research support from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 9, 2024
From backyards, football fields and golf courses, science is reshaping the turfgrass experience The science of turfgrass has come a long way in recent decades. Whether turfgrass breeders and programs produced varieties for a carpet-like lawn, the perfect ball roll on a golf putting green, or to support the weight and athleticism of 300-pound football.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
“If we step back and look at what that means for farmland, we're taking our energy production system from highly centralized production facilities and we have to distribute it,” says David Muth.
USDA Blog
APRIL 22, 2024
For Savonala “Savi” Horne, every day is like Earth Day, a day celebrated on April 22 annually since 1970 as a call to mobilize millions of Americans to drive positive action for our planet. As the Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers, Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP) and a member of the USDA Equity Commission’s Agriculture Subcommittee, Horne stands as a steward of equitable land access and a formidable force in the field of environmental justice and sustainab
Western FarmPress
APRIL 29, 2024
Estate Plan Edge: Only 40% of farmers invest in qualified retirement accounts — or in other words, not farmland. But the IRS has a rule change that may make retirement accounts more favorable for farmers.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 16, 2024
TrueFootprint incorporates Varda’s Global FieldID to support 10 million smallholder farmers with field data mapping and EUDR compliance. The post Varda and TrueFootprint Partner to Support Smallholder Farmers with Field Data and EUDR Compliance appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 19, 2024
There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital gains inclusion rate and exemption laid out in the latest federal budget may impact their succession planning. The government plans to increase the taxable portion of capital gains —. Read More There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital ga
AgriLife Today
APRIL 4, 2024
Decision support system to integrate simulated weather, cropping, market and farm conditions for predictive planning Being able to see into the future would be a handy trick for anybody, but that ability could be indispensable in helping farmers navigate the ups and downs of Mother Nature and markets. Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research in.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 19, 2024
As drought deteriorates across the U.S., it's a positive signal for growing a big crop in 2024. And analysts say if weather continues to fuel this year's crop, December corn futures could fall into the $3 range by fall.
Modern Farmer
APRIL 4, 2024
Brewing takes a heavy toll on the environment. The average brewery uses six gallons of water to make just one gallon of beer, with base and specialty ingredients flown around the globe and trucks of cans and kegs driven up and down the country. Add in the stickers and plastic sleeves that make many beer cans non-recyclable, and packaged beer takes an even higher toll.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 2, 2024
Slideshow: The ag tech marketplace has exploded over the last decade, and it’s expected to continue growing at a rapid pace, as seen at Agri-Tech Innovation Summit.
Civil Eats
APRIL 24, 2024
Driving north from Santa Barbara on California’s Highway 101, you wind through miles of grapevines climbing gently rolling hills. It’s a bucolic vision of agriculture, with hardly a worker in sight. As soon as you drop into the Santa Ynez Valley, that vision changes. Here, from March through October, endless rows of strawberries fill the valley’s plain.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 22, 2024
Incorporated farms in provinces where the federal carbon tax is collected should receive a little more back on their tax return under the “Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses” proposed in the federal budget last week. The federal government said it would “urgently” return more than $2.5 billion in accrued carbon tax revenue going back.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 23, 2024
David Reed, Ph.D., finishes his final semester teaching Horticultural Science and Practices The post 46 years of HORT 201 appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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