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Meaningful conversations, social media moderation, and sleep: keys to managing through stress-filled times

Real Agriculture

Harvest is often a highlight of the year, but it can also be a stress-filled time, especially when combined with other factors outside of a farm’s control. In addition to the usual untimely weather and equipment breakdowns, the list of uncontrollable factors this harvest includes declining crop prices that are creating questions about profitability and.

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Kroger v. the Federal Trade Commission: Not a pretty story

Food Politics

Recall that the large grocery chain, Kroger, proposed a couple of years ago to acquire another large grocer, Albertsons, for about $25 billion. The FTC did not think this was a good idea. It FTC filed a suit to prevent the proposed merger on the grounds that it would make the US supermarket landscape even less competitive than it already is. It would be likely to raise prices for consumers, reduce wages for employees, and ( as I’ve written previously ) lead to the closure of many stores.

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New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics

Berkeley Blog

The catalytic process, discovered by researchers at UC Berkeley, efficiently reduces polymers to chemical precursors, bringing a circular economy for plastics one step closer to reality The post New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics appeared first on Berkeley News.

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CAPAL Intern Driven to Change Food Insecurity

USDA Blog

Nichole Espineli is studying for her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her determination, borne from her personal experience with food insecurity, led her to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) internship this past summer with the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

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Poll: What’s holding back tech adoption?

Real Agriculture

Technology has the capacity to vastly simplify our lives, or take mundane, repetitive tasks and make them easy or automatic. Technological advancements in agriculture have brought us herbicide-tolerant crops, traceability and genomic advancements in livestock, and sectional control and variable rate tech to name a few. But just because a certain technology exists, doesn’t mean.

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What happened to Red Lobster? Hint: private equity.

Food Politics

I came across this provocative headline in Medium (to which I subscribe): Red Lobster was killed by private equity, not Endless Shrimp. I knew that Red Lobster had filed for bankruptcy and that its all-you-can-eat shrimp were being blamed for it lack of profitability. Not at all, Cory Doctorow explains. Blame corporate greed. Ten years of being bled out on rents and flipped from one hedge fund to another has killed Red Lobster…The supplier who provided Red Lobster with all that shrimp is Tha

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New chancellor, new housing and robot ramen help kick off Berkeley’s 2024 fall semester

Berkeley Blog

Chancellor Rich Lyons says civil discourse and bridging political and cultural divides will be a focus this new academic year. The post New chancellor, new housing and robot ramen help kick off Berkeley’s 2024 fall semester appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Canada needs to move on options to avoid future railway shutdowns, says Fertilizer Canada

Real Agriculture

As railway traffic begins to get back to normal, there are still lingering issues that need addressed regarding how Canada found itself in a dual railway strike at all. “I hope this strike has shown our government that our system is broken,” says Karen Proud, president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. Proud says that this. Read More As railway traffic begins to get back to normal, there are still lingering issues that need addressed regarding how Canada found itself in a dual railway st

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Industry-influenced study of the week: Sourdough bread (a new one!)

Food Politics

Nutrients , a journal that requires authors to pay CHF 2900 ($3400) for their articles, does publish the most amazing studies, ostensibly peer-reviewed (I’ve heard mixed things about its process). This journal is a source for many of my Monday posts, each more creative than the next. This is a good one. Sourdough Bread with Different Fermentation Times: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome.

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Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

Berkeley Blog

UC Berkeley postdoc makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread The post Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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From turfgrass to touchdowns

AgriLife Today

How Aggie turfgrass science students keep Kyle Field game day ready The post From turfgrass to touchdowns appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Wider corn row spacing plus cover crop blends proves profitable for Alberta rancher

Real Agriculture

With tight margins and a push for improved soil health being the status quo in most cattle operations, producers are working with researchers to find new and innovative ways to improve economical profitability while also improving soil for the next generation of farmers. While corn stalk grazing is becoming more commonplace in the Prairies, producers.

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Weekend thinking: The FDA v. salt

Food Politics

The FDA is once again asking food companies to voluntarily reduce the sodium in their products. It says that 40% of food categories have done just that. Prior to 2021, consumer intake was approximately 3,400 milligrams per day on average, far higher than the limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans of 2,300 milligrams per day for those 14 years and older.

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Favorite products from Farm Progress Show 2024

Western FarmPress

Editors scoured the FPS grounds for new products, and found a residue cleaner, new drone, new side-by-side, an electric truck and more.

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Using Food as Medicine: The Gaples Institute Fights Against Obesity, Food Insecurity and Fad Diets

Food Tank

Obesity has increased threefold globally since 1975, along with the problems of food insecurity , diet-related illnesses , fad diets , and the market for weight loss supplements. “It’s easy to see how we got here,” Stephen Devries, the Executive Director of the Gaples Institute , tells Food Tank. “Ultra-processed foods are cheap [and] accessible,” he explains.

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CGC revokes licenses of Purely Canada Foods; farmers owed money should contact CGC

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of grain company Purely Canada Foods Corp., with locations at Avonlea, Kindersley, and Lajord, Sask. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries, says the CGC. Purely Canada Foods was in the.

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Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation

USDA Blog

Last month I attended the Northeast Regional Equity Convening hosted by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on July 18, 2024. This was a unique opportunity to interact with fresh voices and discuss charged and meaningful topics like urban agriculture and nutrition sovereignty.

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AGCO launches new tractor, combine series

Western FarmPress

The Fendt 600 Vario and Massey Ferguson 9S tractor lineups along with the Gleaner T Series combines offer new features for farmers.

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Texas hunting season outlook positive based on timely rains

AgriLife Today

Timely rainfall benefited Texas wildlife and set the stage for a productive fall hunting season outlook, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

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First genetically-modified wheat trait deregulated in the U.S.

Real Agriculture

The United States is joining Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay as the fourth country in the world to give the green light to production of biotech or genetically modified wheat in the coming years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved cultivation of Bioceres Crop Solutions’ HB4 drought-tolerant wheat technology, as of August 27, 2024. In.

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Hypoallergenic Bengal Cat (Bengal Cat Hypoallergenic) Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

Whether if Bengal cats are hypoallergenic (are there Bengal Cat Hypoallergenic cats?) are one of the most frequently asked questions people ask.

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Water availability bolsters Fresno crop values

Western FarmPress

Production surpasses a record $8.5 billion.

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Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story

Food Tank

Do you want more stories like this to land straight in your inbox? Subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays, by clicking here. Food workers in the United States face challenging conditions that take a toll on their physical and mental wellbeing. For too long, they have often been compensated unfairly for their labor, but advocacy organizations and policymakers are working to change this.

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Evaluating adoption of variable rate tech starts at harvest

Real Agriculture

Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs. An investment in variable rate technology has to generate a return either through decreased costs or increased yield. In an ideal scenario, the use of VR technology does both. Anticipating what might be possible is key to adopting variable rate, says Herman Simons, Read More Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs.

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Ruminant Animal Wounds: Causes and Methods of Treatment

Agric4profits

Ruminant animals include: Sheep, Goat, Cow (Cattle) etc. and there are many causes of wounds in the body of ruminant animals and they include but not limited to the following: First, it can occur as a result of fighting among themselves during which they can injure one another with their horns.

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Average age of farmers increasing according to Census

Western FarmPress

Changes in average age of producers in southern states, 2017 and 2022.

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Tim Rostad Wins ProAg’s 2024 Front of the Jersey Leadership Award

ProAg

Tim Rostad with ProAg’s President and CEO, Kendall Jones ProAg Director of Software Development Tim Rostad has something in common with our country’s most recent Olympic athletes: They play for the name on the front of their jersey. But instead of earning a gold medal in Paris, Tim was recognized with the 2024 Front of the Jersey Leadership Award at the annual ProAg Leadership Training Camp.

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Corn School: Fertility and nutrient management from soil to stalk

Real Agriculture

Like most crops, a strong, high yielding corn crop depends on what nutrients are in the soil. Knowing what is currently in the field is key to deciding how much of what to add in. With corn being a such a big, high-yielding plant, this crop is particularly reliant on a high amount of nitrogen, Read More Like most crops, a strong, high yielding corn crop depends on what nutrients are in the soil.

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Complete List of Popular Grey Cat Breeds (Gray Cat Breeds) with Images

Agric4profits

If you are searching for stunning grey cat breeds (gray cat breeds), then you are in the right place. There are so many different breeds of gray cats.

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2 myths about late-season soybeans

Western FarmPress

Iowa State Extension specialist sets the record straight on two common misconceptions about soybean production.

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Independence Blue Cross Champions Share Food Program

Share Food Program

For more than 85 years, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has been deeply committed to partnering with organizations helping to improve the health and wellbeing of people throughout the Philadelphia region. The company’s longstanding relationship with Share Food Program (Share) demonstrates how partnerships between nonprofits and programs like the IBX Blue Crew, can achieve the greatest possible impact on the health of communities.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 28: Preventing weed seed return, test weight trouble, boron, and fall seeding

Real Agriculture

The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers. That might be because, for some crops, the ideal window is incredibly early — like this week, in the case of winter canola for example. That’s one hot topic in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, Read More The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers.

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30 Proven Health Benefits of Okra (Lady Finger)

Agric4profits

Lady finger or known as okra is green edible pod vegetable which contains high nutrition.

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As crop prices slump, farmer opportunities emerge

Western FarmPress

Now is the time to position for the rebound in grain markets, ag economist Mac Marshall said at the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

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USDA Thinks Outside the Box at Inaugural Innovation Event

USDA Blog

How can the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) build on innovation to better support sustainable American agriculture? Tackling that complex question was the driving force behind our inaugural USDA Innovation Symposium. USDA’s diverse mission requirements in technology and tools make creativity essential in leveraging today’s challenges into opportunities for innovation.

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Gleaner T Series combine aims to deliver quality and value

Real Agriculture

AGCO has officially launched its latest Gleaner combine line with the Gleaner T Series. Our own Bern Tobin is down at Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, this week to take in the show and got a first look at the new combine. “This series delivers lightweight performance, superior control and premium grain quality for. Read More AGCO has officially launched its latest Gleaner combine line with the Gleaner T Series.

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Health Benefits of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Agric4profits

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb that can lower cortisol levels and balance your thyroid hormones.

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