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2024 crop losses: Economic assistance taking shape

Western FarmPress

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.

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The truth about farm expansion with Monette Farms

Real Agriculture

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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Brainfood: Heraclitus, Cocoyam, Pollen, Dry chain, DSI, Global Biodiversity Framework

Agricultural Biodiversity

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.

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Project 2025 could be disastrous for the climate. Legal scholars are preparing to fight back.

Berkeley Blog

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.

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Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’

Food Tank

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.

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The Agronomists, Ep 172: Managing crop loss at the combine with Lorne Grieger and Marcel Kringe

Real Agriculture

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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A pint of the living dead – making beer with zombie plants

Agri-tech

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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FEED Summit Fosters Connections in the Wisconsin Food Entrepreneur Community

Food Tank

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.

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Soybean School: Feeding a hidden hunger for nitrogen

Real Agriculture

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.

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Returning the ‘Three Sisters’ – Corn, Beans and Squash – to Native American Farms Nourishes People, Land and Cultures

Daily Yonder

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.

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Stop-motion animator creates immersive worlds for Indigenous stories

Berkeley Blog

Amanda Strong is the Arts Research Center's fall artist-in-residence. She'll be screening her films on Oct. 30 and participating in an artist talk on Nov. 1 at BAMPFA. The post Stop-motion animator creates immersive worlds for Indigenous stories appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Dining with the Dead

Rachel Laudan

[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.

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Right-to-repair and interoperability bills headed for Royal Assent

Real Agriculture

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

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Frugal farmer finds weird byproducts for livestock feed

Western FarmPress

Here’s how to start cutting input costs while navigating the challenges of sourcing and using alternative feeds.

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Sugar restrictions in early childhood reduce risk of later chronic disease, study finds

Berkeley Blog

A low-sugar diet in the first two years of life — including the months before birth — can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, according to new research co-authored at UC Berkeley. The post Sugar restrictions in early childhood reduce risk of later chronic disease, study finds appeared first on Berkeley News.

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João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville

AgriLife Today

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.

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Exploring careers in agriculture in honour of Canada Career Month

Real Agriculture

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.

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How to elevate your cattle genetics

Western FarmPress

Is embryo transfer worth the investment? A Nebraska cattle producer gives his insights.

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More Just: The role of election laws in the 2024 presidential contest

Berkeley Blog

On Berkeley Law's podcast, More Just, , Dean Erwin Chemerinsky talks with election law experts about the major role state and federal election laws will play in the outcome of this election. The post More Just: The role of election laws in the 2024 presidential contest appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Armyworms can be managed in lawns by following three helpful tips

AgriLife Today

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.

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Exploring careers in agriculture in honour of Canada Career Month

Real Agriculture

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

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Stop being the quarterback; be the farm coach

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: It’s time to redefine your success from individual achievement to mentorship for your farm’s survival.

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Berkeley Talks: The future of American democracy

Berkeley Blog

A panel of UC Berkeley experts from former presidential administrations take a critical look at the issues that have led the U.S. to this year’s historic election and reflect on the future of American democracy. The post Berkeley Talks: The future of American democracy appeared first on Berkeley News.

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A 2501 Grant Helps Make Dairy Grazing Apprenticeships Accessible to Spanish Speakers

USDA Blog

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.

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Poll: How many trick or treaters do you plan for?

Real Agriculture

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.

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Farm equipment vs. power lines: Take no chances

Western FarmPress

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.

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Op-ed: ‘Blue Foods’ May Not Save the World

Civil Eats

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.

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UC Berkeley professor breaks down the science of ‘Inside Out 2’

Berkeley Blog

Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor, was a scientific advisor on Pixar's Inside Out, Soul and Inside Out 2. The post UC Berkeley professor breaks down the science of ‘Inside Out 2’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Soybean School: Feeding a hidden hunger for nitrogen

Real Agriculture

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.

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Looking to replace tires and tracks?

Western FarmPress

What’s New From the Shows: Here are some of the latest and most cutting-edge tires and tracks.

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Afang Leaf and Its Health Benefits

Agric4profits

Afang Leaf, scientifically known as Gongronema latifolium, is a leafy green vegetable native to the tropical regions of West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and

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Our Broken Water Cycle and What Can We Do About It

UnderstandingAg

“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.

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The truth about farm expansion with Monette Farms

Real Agriculture

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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2024 Midouth crop progress: End of season recap

Western FarmPress

Part 4: Delta Farm Press checks in with four farmers as they close out harvest season.

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How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays

AgriLife Today

Choose, care for and keep poinsettias with these expert tips The post How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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OFRF Hosts Congressional Organic Research Field Day at USDA Salinas ARS Station

Organic Farming Research

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.

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Supply managed sectors set the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada

Real Agriculture

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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