Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Most of the chatter concerns the significant collapse in commodity prices over the past two years coupled with costs of production that have continued to remain high.
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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Agricultural Biodiversity
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Will a plant germplasm accession conserved in a genebank change genetically over time? Sure, change is inevitable, but it can be minimized, and some can be accepted. Cocoyam ( Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) genetic resources and breeding: a review of 50 years of research efforts. Conventional breeding, based on inducing flowering, is possible, but will require more international exchange of germplasm.
Civil Eats
OCTOBER 31, 2024
When it comes to food, the world faces a tangle of seemingly impossible choices: Increase agricultural land-use to address food insecurity and you drive deforestation and risk biodiversity collapse. Industrialize meat production to bring prices down and you set the stage for new pandemics and imperil the welfare of billions of farmed animals. Feeding the world’s growing population without worsening parallel catastrophes has become the defining challenge of the 21st century.
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Trisha and Nolan Zachman farm in a small town two hours west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They grow a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, rye, wheat, sorghum, and peas; pasture-raise pigs for specialty meat company Niman Ranch; and care for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese, alpacas, and numerous cats—in addition to raising two young children and running a farm stay experience.
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
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.
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Food Tank
OCTOBER 31, 2024
At the recent Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystems Development (FEED) Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, aspiring and new food entrepreneurs came together to address common roadblocks and to share strategies for adding value to small food businesses. The conference is designed to facilitate connection, letting participants bring their questions to real people with the expertise and experience to help move them forward.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Those healthy looking soybeans may be hiding a hunger for nitrogen that could deliver higher yields. The oilseed’s nitrogen needs have been much studied over the years with researchers generally agreeing higher rates of nitrogen don’t pay, but that may not be the case when growers push for higher yields. On this episode of the. Read More Those healthy looking soybeans may be hiding a hunger for nitrogen that could deliver higher yields.
Daily Yonder
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This story was originally published by The Conversation. Historians know that turkey and corn were part of the first Thanksgiving , when Wampanoag peoples shared a harvest meal with the pilgrims of Plymouth plantation in Massachusetts. And traditional Native American farming practices tell us that squash and beans likely were part of that 1621 dinner too.
Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2024
UC Berkeley's Ken Alex says regardless of who the next president is, proponents will continue to push for this "straightforward statement of climate denial." The post Project 2025 could be disastrous for the climate. Legal scholars are preparing to fight back. appeared first on Berkeley News.
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.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A pair of private member’s bills that are supposed to ensure farmers have more than one option for repairing their own equipment and to ensure that different brands of parts and machines can work together received their final approval in the Senate on Oct. 31. The only step left in the approval process for Bills… Read More A pair of private member’s bills that are supposed to ensure farmers have more than one option for repairing their own equipment and to ensure that different brands of parts a
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Here’s how to start cutting input costs while navigating the challenges of sourcing and using alternative feeds.
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.
USDA Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A recent USDA 2501 grant is supporting Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA), which has provided more than 750,000 hours of on-farm training and related coursework in managed grazing dairy production to hundreds of aspiring dairy farmers nationwide. Initially established in 2010 as a state-level apprenticeship in Wisconsin, DGA became an independent nonprofit organization in 2013 and registered its training program as a National Apprenticeship with the U.S.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
According to recent statistics from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), approximately 2.5 million Canadians are currently working in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. There is a projected need for over 60,000 new workers in these sectors by 2029 due to retirement and industry growth. With this in mind and November being Canada Career.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Is embryo transfer worth the investment? A Nebraska cattle producer gives his insights.
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Early dying off of lawns could signal infestation The post Armyworms can be managed in lawns by following three helpful tips appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As vertical farming and automation become more accessible, sustainable food systems will no longer be a luxury but a standard in city life. The post Integration of Technology in Urban Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
According to recent statistics from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), approximately 2.5 million Canadians are currently working in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. There is a projected need for over 60,000 new workers in these sectors by 2029 due to retirement and industry growth. Keeping this in mind and with November being Canada… Read More According to recent statistics from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), approximately 2.5 million Canad
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Business Basics: It’s time to redefine your success from individual achievement to mentorship for your farm’s survival.
UnderstandingAg
OCTOBER 30, 2024
“It's not how much rain you get but how much rain you can keep.” As I write this in late Oct 2024, we have had no measurable rainfall for the entire month here in west-central Indiana. If you look at the August-through-October total rainfall here, we have not been this dry since 2010, and we've not had a single year in the last 20 years where October has been this dry.
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 30, 2024
GrowSphere is an intuitive, all-in-one digital farming tool that seamlessly manages irrigation and fertigation. The post Netafim USA Launches GrowSphere Digital Farming Platform and Announces Phytech Partnership appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 28, 2024
There are a few things I remember clearly from my childhood spent in southern Manitoba. One, that my costume was always worn over top of winter gear, and, two, that we rarely bothered to pick up any candy to hand out — we were just too rural for anyone to bother stopping by to Trick.
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Electrical accidents while farming claim too many lives. You need to be aware of your surroundings, and know what to do if the unthinkable happens.
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Bulb plant easy to grow, blooms bring early spring color The post Summer snowflake named newest Texas Superstar appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Gateway to Ag Careers program offers students the opportunity to attend learning sessions and network with attendee. The post AgGateway to Host 10 Outstanding Students at Annual Conference appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Those healthy looking soybeans may be hiding a hunger for nitrogen that could deliver higher yields. The oilseed’s nitrogen needs have been much studied over the years with researchers generally agreeing higher rates of nitrogen don’t pay, but that may not be the case when growers push for higher yields. On this episode of the… Read More Those healthy looking soybeans may be hiding a hunger for nitrogen that could deliver higher yields.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
What’s New From the Shows: Here are some of the latest and most cutting-edge tires and tracks.
Organic Farming Research
OCTOBER 28, 2024
OFRF recently hosted a Congressional Organic Research Field Day at the USDA’s ARS Salinas station, bringing together Representatives Lofgren (CA-18) and Panetta (CA-19) to highlight the importance of ongoing organic farming research. The post OFRF Hosts Congressional Organic Research Field Day at USDA Salinas ARS Station appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The digital technology offers an all-in-one mobile tool to simplify and streamline the grain transportation and delivery process. The post ADM Adds to Innovation Toolbox with Rollout of Digital Grain Elevator Transportation Management Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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
Western FarmPress
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Part 4: Delta Farm Press checks in with four farmers as they close out harvest season.
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Afang Leaf, scientifically known as Gongronema latifolium, is a leafy green vegetable native to the tropical regions of West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Collaboration to evaluate the effectiveness of precision spraying in post-emergence applications on Australian soil. The post Greeneye Technology Partners with Croplands for Field Trials in Australia appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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, Turkey 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… Read More This editorial was submitted on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farm
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