Civil Eats
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On a sunny California day, Ricky Bobby the goat chomps across a hillside with the speed and pizazz of his NASCAR driver namesake from Talladega Nights. Along with his fellow herd members, all employed by the nonprofit Happy Goat to reduce wildfire risks, Ricky Bobby is doing what he does best, gobbling up weeds, shrubs, and leaves from low-hanging branches.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 29, 2024
You can’t manage what you don’t measure, and if you’re not measuring grain loss out the back of the combine, you could be losing two, four and even 10 bushels an acre on the harvest pass. Recognizing that both header loss and combine loss contribute to lower yield and volunteer issues for the next season, Read More You can’t manage what you don’t measure, and if you’re not measuring grain loss out the back of the combine, you could be losing two, four and even
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Food Politics
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Late in September, the British government ussued guidance about reducing intake of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar, collectively HFSS. The guidance is based on the provisions of the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations of 2021. The regulations provide for restrictions on the promotions and placement in retail stores and their online equivalents of certain foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt or sugar ( HFSS ) or ‘less healthy’.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A new type of porous material called a covalent organic framework quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air The post Capturing carbon from the air just got easier appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) supports rural communities through strategies that address environmental, economic and social aspects of agricultural sustainability. Additionally, SARA encourages its university faculty and students to engage in research, education and hands-on learning experiences in these communities.
Agri-tech
OCTOBER 30, 2024
One day, a few years ago, a local teacher found something strange in his garden. The story that follows is one of plants, beer, bacteria, insects and ZOMBIES! For this Halloween special edition blog Dr Sam Mugford, research assistant, reveals the strange science of phytoplasmas, a group of plant-infecting bacteria with very peculiar properties, and how he made his own delicious zombie beer… “In.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Increased trade only strengthens economic ties between the U.S. and Cuba but also plays a crucial role in addressing food security challenges on the island, according to USA Rice.
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Civil Eats
OCTOBER 2, 2024
As part of our mission, Civil Eats reports on the U.S. food system’s disproportionate impact on immigrants and communities of color. Immigrant food system workers toil in the nation’s restaurants, farms, and food processing facilities, and have some of the least visible but most strenuous and dangerous jobs in the country. Many are underpaid and vulnerable to food insecurity and workplace abuses.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Berkeley also moved up to 8th best in the world overall in the 2024 report. The post Times Higher Ed ranks UC Berkeley No.1 public university in U.S. appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
October is a special month, full of opportunities to reflect on the beauty and strength found in our diversity. As we celebrate both Global Diversity Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re reminded of how different perspectives and experiences can shape a more inclusive future. These observances push us toward a shared goal: creating an environment where everyone—regardless of their background—can thrive.
Rachel Laudan
OCTOBER 31, 2024
[A slightly edited version of a piece I originally published on October 31st, 2015] Every year of the fifteen I lived in Mexico I enjoyed seeing graves decorated with flowers,… The post Dining with the Dead appeared first on Rachel Laudan.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 25, 2024
My Generation: Loss has run tragically deep in one farm neighborhood this fall. Here are those stories, and the love that remains.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention. Read More Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age.
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Jayakodi to focus on turfgrasses and controlled environment crops The post New AgriLife Research genomicist plans to start at the molecular level to improve Texas crops appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Robinson helped to transform the study of development in low-income countries, and built a network of influential former students. His win is now one of four 2024 Nobel Prizes awarded to scholars with UC Berkeley connections. The post Economist James A. Robinson, a new Nobel laureate, left a lasting impact in his years at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Nearly twenty years ago, all that Dr. Circe Niezen, professor at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR), knew about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was the USDA approval sticker on her luggage for agricultural safety when she traveled from Puerto Rico to the continental United States.
Food Tank
OCTOBER 16, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to standardize food date labels and ban the use of “sell by” dates. California is the first state in the nation to require clear standards to cut food waste. California’s Assembly Bill 660 helps consumers better understand the shelf-life of their food by allowing just two categories. “Best if used (or frozen) by” will indicate peak food quality, and “use (or freeze) by” will indicate food safety.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Wheat is walking a weather-dependent tight rope of global supply and demand. Here are fundamental factors that could support a rally in 2025.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Some soybean varieties produce higher pod counts and more beans while others produce heavier beans but fewer pods and fewer beans. When it comes to choosing soybean varieties how should growers factor seed weight and pod count into their variety selection decisions? That’s a question the Maizex Seeds agronomy team has been looking at in. Read More Some soybean varieties produce higher pod counts and more beans while others produce heavier beans but fewer pods and fewer beans.
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Forage-livestock expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center The post João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Baker is one of three Nobel winners this year with a UC Berkeley connection The post David Baker, a UC Berkeley Ph.D., awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service members thrive. His collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been a key factor in his work. “Make a plan, stick to the plan, and USDA will have your back and help you,” he said.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Share this This Story’s Impact 51 million monthly content views Eater This article was produced in collaboration with Eater. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. If you stop at a roadside restaurant anywhere between North Dakota and Oklahoma, you might not immediately get a sense of culinary diversity.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Slideshow: Forage testing is key to profitable feeding. Here are five steps for preparing and evaluating accurate samples, plus see if you can pick out the best hay at World Dairy Expo.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 18, 2024
High-capacity combines are finding a fit in edible bean fields as growers look to cover more soy, corn, wheat and edible acres with fewer machines, and also take advantage of their gentler grain handling capabilities. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, host Bernard Tobin rides along with Fred Van Osch of Van Osch. Read More High-capacity combines are finding a fit in edible bean fields as growers look to cover more soy, corn, wheat and edible acres with fewer machines
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Gohil named recipient of 2024 Ivano Bertini Award The post Biochemist wins international award for copper discoveries with life-saving potential appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The NSF grant will fund training at eight universities across the West Coast aimed at bridging the “valley of death” between academia and entrepreneurship. The post Berkeley to lead “Innovation Hub” helping turn basic research into innovative businesses appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Marco Antonio Alcantar Alvarez, a rising sophomore at California State University majoring in graphic design, was one of 14 students selected for an internship over the summer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). Established in 2023 with eight interns, this year’s intern cohort has nearly doubled in size.
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Farming techniques have evolved significantly over time, influenced by technological advancements, environmental considerations, and the growing demand for food.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 25, 2024
For the Health of It: Gifts such as a first aid kit, eye or hearing protection and wearable health monitors are all gifts to keep farmers and ranchers safe.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 30, 2024
This editorial was submitted on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Farmers of Canada, and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers. RealAgriculture has reached out to supply managed sectors several times for interviews regarding Bill C-282 but has not been granted an interview. Canada is an attractive trading.
Civil Eats
OCTOBER 30, 2024
What Our Investigation Revealed Nearly all commodity corn farmers receive seed coated with neonics each season. Many cannot identify the chemical coating on their seeds and only opt for it because a seed salesperson recommends it. Companies have made it nearly impossible for farmers to find corn seed that isn’t coated with neonics. Farmers often feel peer pressure not to ask questions or change their practices in the face of concerns about neonics’ safety.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Surgery and rehab at UC Davis, plus a month with a falconer, prepared him for release on Friday. The post Nox the UC Berkeley falcon flies again, his broken wing mended appeared first on Berkeley News.
USDA Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
This week, we celebrate National 4-H Week and the incredible impact the organization offers young people around the country. At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we pay special tribute to this observance as the 4-H Youth Development program is headquartered in USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This unique partnership with NIFA, the Cooperative Extension System through land-grant universities and the National 4-H Council empowers young people to lead for a lifetim
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Agricultural technological advancements are revolutionizing the way we produce food, manage resources, and address the challenges of a growing global population
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Slideshow: Do you feed haylage, silage or baleage? Guessing at the nutritional value of these forages could prove costly. Take representative samples and get them accurately analyzed.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In Episode 15 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dive into the complex world of land management and expansion with Darrel Monette of Monette Farms. Known for its impressive —and sometimes controversial— growth over the past 15 years, Monette Farms has become a force across multiple regions. Darrel shares hard-won. Read More In Episode 15 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dive into the complex world of land management and expansion with Darre
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