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New chief vet named for Manitoba

Real Agriculture

Manitoba has a new chief veterinary officer. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the appointment of Dr. Glen Duizer as the province’s new chief vet on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Duizer has worked with Manitoba Agriculture and the provincial vet office since 2005, and has previously served as Manitoba’s acting chief veterinary officer. “Dr.

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NASDA Foundation Awarded $3 Million EPA Grant for Pesticide Inspector Training Program

NASDA

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years.

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Weekend reading: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

Food Politics

A reader suggested this report for weekend reading: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals : Threats to Human Health: Pesticieds, Plastics, Forever Chemicals, and Beyond. Among the report’s key takeaways: EDCs in the environment may contribute to disorders with hormonal underpinnings such as diabetes, neurological disorders, reproductive disorders, inflammation, and compromised immune functioning.

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Our Reporting Is Now Free for Everyone

Civil Eats

When Civil Eats launched in 2009, no major media outlets focused on the relationship between food and other significant social and political issues. For the past 15 years, we have led the charge in creating robust conversations around food and farming, and worked to make complicated, underreported stories more accessible to a mainstream audience. In that time, our stories have had significant impact and reach, thanks in part to support from our readers and donors.

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Soybean School: Soil testing for cyst nematode

Real Agriculture

Soybean cyst nematode is the number one robber of soybean yield in fields across Ontario. In many instances, growers don’t realize the pest is impacting yield because the damage is done underground as parasitic nematodes feed and reproduce on soybean roots and interfere with the plant’s uptake of water and nutrients. On this episode of. Read More Soybean cyst nematode is the number one robber of soybean yield in fields across Ontario.

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Algerian Delegation Visits NASS and NASDA for Agricultural Survey Training

NASDA

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) International Programs Office (IPO) recently hosted a delegation from Algeria to exchange knowledge on U.S. agricultural data methods, focusing on crop statistics. As part of the USDA Cochran Fellowship Program, this visit highlighted the collaboration between NASS, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), and NASDA in supporting global agricultural development.

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The Boar’s Head Listeria recall

Food Politics

A reader writes: Can you address the current food crisis outlining the many foods, long time frame, economic impact, and personal effort involved in this event? I did not realize until I read the NPR email news brief this morning that one factory is the source of nine deaths, that multiple meat products are suspect, that many stores are involved, that sell-by dates extend into October, that products may be in appliances at home, and that all food in the appliance must be disposed of and that t

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Sept 4: Armyworms, milk lines, bean burndown, spray regrets, and soil tests

Real Agriculture

It’s hurry up and wait for many anxiously planning silage harvest, edible bean burndowns, and fall fertility passes. As September gets rolling, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson encourages everyone to take a breath, call a friend to check in and use your Wheat Pete 15 for good. Got it? Good, then we move on to a. Read More It’s hurry up and wait for many anxiously planning silage harvest, edible bean burndowns, and fall fertility passes.

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The unseen costs of Tesco’s milk cutbacks: A threat to smaller dairies as mega-farms expand

Sustainable Food Trust

SFT CEO, Patrick Holden, responds to the recent announcement from Tesco’s to cut a number of farmers from their Sustainable Dairy Group – a decision which Patrick calls ‘misguided’. I’ve just read in Farmers Weekly that Tesco has announced their decision to reduce the number of dairy farmers in their milk supply pool , giving just 12-months’ notice to those who will be dropped.

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New product of the week: Animal-free dairy milk (an oxymoron?)

Food Politics

A reader, Katya Bloomberg, suggested I take a look at Bored Cow, “animal-free dairy milk” pumpkin spice flavored , no less. Animal-free dairy milk sounds like an oxymoron. What could this be? Mostly, the website says what it does not contain. So what’s in this? The website doesn’t say, but Target’s does. Ingredients: water, cane sugar, whey protein (from fermentation), sunflower oil, less than 1% of: cinnamon, vitamin a, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin d2, citr

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Why The Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Been So Quiet Recently

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about why the Atlantic hurricane season recently has been strangely inactive considering we are currently near the climatological peak of activity.

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Liberals’ fumbling of EV tariffs likely provoked “serious” reaction to target canola, says former diplomat to China

Real Agriculture

There is still much to navigate in the months ahead regarding China’s investigation into “dumping” of Canadian canola into the country. The initial cost to farmers with a tanked canola price is not to be understated, but the future losses could be much worse if China does eventually levy a tariff against Canadian canola seed. Read More There is still much to navigate in the months ahead regarding China’s investigation into “dumping” of Canadian canola into the

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From Neglect to Nourishment: Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity

Food Tank

A new initiative led by the World Vegetable Center aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and conserving the biodiversity of African vegetables. The launch of the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan, announced at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, is designed to bring more resources and attention to native crops in Africa.

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USDA’s guidance on meat labeling: still voluntary, alas.

Food Politics

The USDA announces updated guidelines for substantiating claims on meat and poultry labels in these categories. Animal Welfare Claims Breed Claims Diet Claims Living or Raising Conditions Claims Negative Antibiotic Use Claims Negative Hormone Use Claims Source and Traceability Claims Organic Claims Environment-Related Claims It says: Animal-raising claims, such as “Raised Without Antibiotics,” “Grass-Fed” and Free-Range,” and environment-related claims, such as “Raised using Regenerative Agricul

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Government Funding and Farm Bill’s Future Top Congress’ September To-Do List

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

On September 9, 2024, Congress will be back in session in Washington, DC for the first time since early August. Yet, their return will be short lived. In an election year, Members of Congress spend all of October and early November in their states and Congressional districts. In total, Congress will be in session for three full weeks before adjourning on September 27.

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Pulse School: To add nitrogen or not? Simplifying starter fertility decisions

Real Agriculture

Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding. Is it worth it? While pulses have the ability to fix their own nitrogen, they may need a little help at the start of the year to bridge the gap between seed. Read More Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding.

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UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs  

Berkeley Blog

"Venture capital is clearly paying attention to Berkeley-generated companies," Chancellor Rich Lyons said. "And we're just getting started." The post UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Enjoy the holiday!

Food Politics

The post Enjoy the holiday! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.

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Slideshow: Meet the southeastern farmers of the year

Western FarmPress

Before the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year is selected, judges visit and tour each state farmer of the year finalist, and all of the finalist farmers demonstrate strength, character and skills in the field.

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Navigating down commodity markets and stubborn input prices

Real Agriculture

Prices for key fertilizer products, including potash and phosphates, have trended lower in 2024 but tumbling farm commodity prices are making it difficult to navigate input costs for the 2025 crop. In this report from the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, ADM Farm Direct Fertilizer’s Chris Meyer says he and his team are having. Read More Prices for key fertilizer products, including potash and phosphates, have trended lower in 2024 but tumbling farm commodity prices are making it difficul

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1890 National Scholar’s Roots Run Deep in Agriculture

USDA Blog

When Kiera Sherrod was young, her grandfather often came to her house in Albany, Georgia to plant crops in her parents’ backyard for her family to maintain and harvest. This ritual also sparked the beginning of his granddaughter’s interest in agriculture.

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How a Vermont Cheesemaker Helps Local Farms Thrive

Civil Eats

This story was co-published and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. The post How a Vermont Cheesemaker Helps Local Farms Thrive appeared first on Civil Eats.

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‘Take mental health seriously,’ farm stress panelists warn

Western FarmPress

Ninety-four percent of farmers who died by suicide in Wisconsin between 2004 and 2018 were men. A recent farm summit addressed common barriers to receiving help and ways to overcome them.

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Fendt Vario 600 tractor debuts in North America

Real Agriculture

AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America. Farmers on this continent got their first glance at the new tractor last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Four models are available — the 614, 616, 618 and 620. Read More AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America.

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Member Spotlight: Julie Case

Wisconsin Farmers Union

“I have to take full responsibility for that,” Julie Case says of the fact that in 2015, their family had 15 ewes, and now they have a flock of 175 sheep. You see, becoming a full-time sheep farmer was never the plan, but farming runs in the family, and it has become a way of life. As the President of the Iowa-Grant WFU Chapter, Julie is now sharing this passion with others in the area, and advocating for needed change.

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UC Berkeley launches new center focused on environmental stewardship

Berkeley Blog

The Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship will advance large-scale nature conservation and restoration in the United States through community-engaged research, training, outreach and policy. The post UC Berkeley launches new center focused on environmental stewardship appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Alexis Thompson named Canyon's TVMDL resident director

Western FarmPress

Alexis Thompson is praised for her work with Texas Panhandle dairies during the avian influenza outbreak and for collaborating with other state animal health officials to develop an official case definition and testing protocol.

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Massey 9S Series tractors bring dependability and efficiency to North America

Real Agriculture

Massey Ferguson continues its focus on providing field-proven technology and lower cost of ownership for farmers with its new 9S Series tractors. Farmers had their first opportunity to check out the 9S Series on North American soil last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. In this report, Massey tactical marketing manager Derek. Read More Massey Ferguson continues its focus on providing field-proven technology and lower cost of ownership for farmers with its new 9S Series tractors.

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Ways to make more Money as a Snail Farmer

Agric4profits

Snail farming also referred to as snail rearing (Heliculture) is one of the most lucrative farming businesses with huge returns on investments, yet, it is one o

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Barbados Sets Global Example with AI Advisor for Agriculture

Global Agtech Initiative

Learn how Barbados is pioneering the use of AI Agronomic Advisor to enhance sustainability and preservation efforts at a national level. The post Barbados Sets Global Example with AI Advisor for Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farm Progress America, September 6, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at a new vaccine to protect cattle from the tick borne disease, bovine anaplasmosis. The vaccine was created by researchers at the University of Missouri.

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The Future of Seaweed Farming in America

Civil Eats

About 5 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, a vast swath of giant kelp— Macrocystis pyriferia , which can grow nearly 3 feet per day—sways just below the surface of one of the world’s first open-ocean seaweed farms. Still in its research phase, the 86-acre project is operated by Ocean Rainforest, a company that aims to fight climate change by growing seaweed at scale: 1 million tons a year by 2030.

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7 Most Essential Micronutrients Fertilizer in Crop Production: The Key to Higher Crop Yield

Agric4profits

Micronutrients fertilizer are those essential elements required by plants in small quantities to encourage plant growth and also promote maximum yields thereby

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Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #7: How AI Supports Ag Tech Retailers and Advisors

Global Agtech Initiative

Semios CEO Sumer Johal discusses how retailers and advisors can leverage AI to improve their own business processes. The post Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #7: How AI Supports Ag Tech Retailers and Advisors appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Ag economy: ‘Don’t know what I’ll be doing next year’

Western FarmPress

We need a new farm bill with real-world, real-farm reference to bolster us, but we need sooner-rather-than-later direct assistance to farmers.

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Texas wine grape growers see uptick in Pierce’s disease

AgriLife Today

Regions with persistent disease presence seeing increased diagnoses The post Texas wine grape growers see uptick in Pierce’s disease appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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How to Neuter (Castrate) Ruminant Male Animals: Risks and Benefits

Agric4profits

To neuter (castrate) , popularly referred to as ''Castration or neutering '', is the removal or inactivation of the testicles of a male animal or it can a

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