Real Agriculture
AUGUST 9, 2024
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with CPKC’s notice that it intends to lock out workers if a deal isn’t reached before August 22. August 22 is the new deadline after which nearly 10 thousand workers for both of Canada’s Class I railways — Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) —.
Food Politics
AUGUST 9, 2024
This brand new book—all 498 pages of it—is open access. As the publisher explains, This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Analyzes the connections between agriculture and resource use, commodity trade, food businesses, and retail markets Provides diagrams and data visualizations to explain, predict, and assess changes in the food system Features rich visualizations and primary source information for updated charts from US and international sources The autho
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Agricultural Biodiversity
AUGUST 8, 2024
SeedLinked : an app to source cool vegetable seeds. And more. Want to become a variety champion for the Heritage Seed Library? Where’s the app though? A compendium of evidence on the efficacy of biofortification from HarvestPlus. Jeremy surely available for comment? Kew celebrates efficacy of enset conservation in Ethiopia. Not sure if the Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute is in on that celebration.
Civil Eats
AUGUST 5, 2024
Although the food system generates one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions , it has largely been excluded from the climate agendas of most governments. Only last year did the food system become a major topic of international debate , during the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. But as Civil Eats’ reporting has shown, the food and agriculture system is full of examples of how farmers, ranchers, fishers, chefs, restaurants, grocery stores, and consumers are addressing clima
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 6, 2024
In an agricultural context, AI has typically meant making sure animals are bred without needing a bull or ram around. But that’s changing, as artificial intelligence is applied in more areas. Doug Foley, president of Giant Goat, says the data management aspect of AI is already a large part of much of the digital tools. Read More In an agricultural context, AI has typically meant making sure animals are bred without needing a bull or ram around.
Food Politics
AUGUST 6, 2024
USDA has proclaimed August 4 – 10 as National Farmers Market Week. I love farmers markets and I’m glad USDA is trying to promote them. USDA publishes a directory of US farmers markets—7,033 listings. It also lists Agrotourism sites (12,763) CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture (1,011) Food hubs (230) On-farm markets 1,937) Farmers markets have a long history in the U.S.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 7, 2024
The post Dr. Gina Ann Garcia appointed inaugural faculty director of Latinx Thriving Initiatives appeared first on Berkeley News.
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 3, 2024
One of the most common sources of conversation among farmers is the weather. This makes sense, as growers’ livelihoods often depend on the balance between too hot or cold, too wet or too dry. Monitoring environmental conditions throughout the growing season can help growers the necessary decisions that impact final yield. Weather stations are one way.
Food Politics
AUGUST 5, 2024
I saw this in DairyReporter, a newsletter I subscribe to. Multi-nutrient inadequacies in ANZ linked to diet-related disease calls for food-based interventions – a2 Milk-funded study. A study has found multi-nutrient inadequacies within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) populations, including nutrients associated with diet-related disease, highlighting the need for public policies and food-based recommendations to promote intake….
Food Tank
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Chennai Urban Farming Initiative (CUFI) is working to promote gardening on rooftops and vacant urban spaces across Chennai, India. They aim to build a sustainable and local food system, make healthy food more accessible, cool the city, and create jobs for vulnerable populations. One aspect of CUFI’s programming involves partnering with day care centers and schools to build organic, edible gardens.
USDA Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
Yasmin Miranda-Mandujano is one of 14 students chosen for an internship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency Program/College Assistance Migrant Program (HEP/CAMP). Yasmin is a sophomore at Madera Community College in California, majoring in business administration.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 7, 2024
The rain clouds can’t seem to find the fields that would welcome the rain, and that’s just as true in Ontario as it is in large parts of Saskatchewan. The corn crop in Ontario is on-trend for an average finishing date, as are the soybeans, as both crops ran into poor planting conditions, says Peter. Read More The rain clouds can’t seem to find the fields that would welcome the rain, and that’s just as true in Ontario as it is in large parts of Saskatchewan.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
UC Berkeley researchers have created earpieces that identify brain activity associated with relaxation and drowsiness. The post Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds appeared first on Berkeley News.
Agri-tech
AUGUST 8, 2024
Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection. Researchers in the group of Professor Tony Maxwell used computational techniques to track and trace the role of this key enzyme which helps to regulate DNA across the tree of life. This analysis delivered a series of findings which improves our knowledge of topoisomerases.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites The post Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 3, 2024
Thanks for checking out RealAg on the Weekend! On this early August show, listen to Anne Wasko with this week’s Beef Market Update, plus Doug Gillespie joins host Shaun Haney to remember former ag minister Lyle Stewart, and Neil Townsend has your mid-summer grain market recap. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Read More Thanks for checking out RealAg on the Weekend!
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 6, 2024
They are large for snails, with fully grown shells reaching up to nearly 10 inches. And they’re pretty. Their shells are often splotched with red or orange markings or deep amber striping curving along the tip. But more importantly, they are delicious, simmered with aromatics and served with a light seaweed over a bed of pasta. They are tulip snails , a mollusk found in the sandy bottoms of shallow pools along the south eastern coast of the US.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 7, 2024
On July 1, Rich Lyons became the 12th chancellor for the University of California, Berkeley. This was especially exciting for the campus’s innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) community, as Lyons’ previous role was the campus chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
Outstanding contributions to Texas High Plains recognized The post Texas A&M AgriLife employees honored with Texans Caring for Texans awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Food Tank
AUGUST 6, 2024
Sweetwater Farms HTX, a family-owned urban farm based in Houston, Texas, is working to bridge the gap between agriculture and education. The farm serves as an access-point to fresh produce and agricultural learning opportunities. Sweetwater began as a small backyard garden that Founder and Operator Chaz Daughtry started while he was a student in law school.
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 5, 2024
Here’s food for thought: Between 30 percent and 40 percent of the annual food supply is wasted or lost in the US annually. It’s the carrots shaped like pretzels that retailers decide are too ugly to be sold, day-old bread from the local bakery, or wilting lettuce forgotten in the back of the refrigerator. A family of four spends $1,500 each year on food that ends up in the landfill.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Scientists took an atomic look at a protein complex that grants access to our DNA. A deeper knowledge of how it works could help develop better therapies for cancer and Alzheimer's. The post Research gives a better understanding of what it takes to unpack DNA appeared first on Berkeley News.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 7, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Research findings part of ongoing effort to prevent reemergence of tick-borne cattle fever The post Research findings suggest nilgai antelope are not carriers of bovine babesiosis appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 8, 2024
In crop production, crops are domesticated plants that we grow on our farms, orchards and gardens.
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 8, 2024
Tech Hub LIVE 2024 concluded on July 31 with resounding success, drawing nearly 700 attendees and featuring over 70 exhibiting companies. The post Tech Hub LIVE 2024: Celebrating Four Years of Success and Looking Ahead to 2025 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 7, 2024
Nematodes react to the odors of pathogens by prepping their guts to withstand an infection. Do humans react similarly? The post Do smells prime our gut to fight off infection? appeared first on Berkeley News.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
Tomatoes splitting after rains is a problem for many Texas gardeners. A Texas A&M AgriLife expert offers August tips and advice for gardeners.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 9, 2024
The produce storage structures used largely depend on the construction material available, amount of produce to be stored, the type of produce, prevailing clima
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Houston, Texas-based agtech startup's automated machines convert ag crop waste into biochar for carbon sequestration. The post Agtech Startup Applied Carbon Secures $21.5M in Series A Round for Biochar Tech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
CalCAN
AUGUST 6, 2024
The following is an interview with Sarah Keiser. Sarah runs Wild Oat Hollow in Penngrove, California, and helps communities throughout Sonoma County start their own grazing cooperatives. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. “We need to change The post Prescribed Grazing in Sonoma County: An Interview with Sarah Keiser of Wild Oat Hollow appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
AUGUST 6, 2024
Share this This Story’s Impact 6.4 million pageviews per month The New Republic This article was produced in collaboration with The New Republic. 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. In early July, a dairy farm worker in Colorado tested positive for H5N1, the current strain of avian flu that’s ripping through dairy cows.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 6, 2024
All living organisms consist of cells. These cells form tissues at tissues constitute the plant organs.
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 7, 2024
Drone operators can share application maps with John Deere Operations Center. The post Rantizo Connects AcreConnect with John Deere API appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 6, 2024
While recent rains helped Rio Grande Valley agricultural production, they did little to help the long-term outlook for irrigation water.
Organic Farming Research
AUGUST 8, 2024
Climate change threatens our food supply. Underfunding of agricultural research hinders efforts to protect our environment and support farmers, but organic agriculture can play a critical role in building resilience. The post The Impact of Agricultural Research on USDA Conservation Programs appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 6, 2024
Plant productivity is decreasing due to detrimental effects of various biotic and abiotic yield reduction factors that are majorly environmental in nature.
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 5, 2024
Swiss-based Ecorobotix has formed a dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Co., marking a major expansion into the U.S. market. The post Swiss Precision Sprayer Joins RDO Equipment Co.’s Product Lineup appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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