Real Agriculture
AUGUST 13, 2024
What’s the best planting depth for corn? There’s lots of research that points to a two-inch depth, but there’s growing evidence that planting corn up to three inches deep is a better choice if the seed can access optimum moisture levels at that depth. On this episode of The Sharp Edge, Maizex Seeds agronomist Henry.
Food Politics
AUGUST 13, 2024
I was interested to see this article in The Lancet: Mexico’s bold new law on adequate and sustainable nutrition. Mexico’s new General Law on Adequate and Sustainable Nutrition ( Ley general de Alimentación Adecuada y Sostenible ) is a substantial step towards transforming food systems to address NCDs and promote environmental sustainability… It enshrines the human right to food…It prioritises health, environmental stewardship, water access, children’s health, enhanced food supply and distrib
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Agri-tech
AUGUST 14, 2024
A major international study has explained how bread wheat helped to transform the ancient world on its path to becoming the iconic crop that today sustains a global population of eight billion. “Our findings shed new light on an iconic event in our civilisation that created a new kind of agriculture and allowed humans to settle down and form societies,” said Professor Brande Wulff.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Seismic data from NASA's Insight lander indicate deep, porous rock filled with liquid water The post Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It’s just too deep to tap. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 12, 2024
Efficiency is everything when timeframes are tight and acres are many. The equipment chosen for a job can make a substantial difference in how quickly, efficiently, and economically a field gets seeded and fertilized. These factors were top of mind when Morris Equipment designed their new 10 Series Air Cart, which is the largest tow-between. Read More Efficiency is everything when timeframes are tight and acres are many.
Food Politics
AUGUST 12, 2024
Last year, the Egg Nutrition Center offered free continuing education credits for dietitians. This year, I received an e-mailed press release: EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, March 28, 2024 Fortified Eggs Did Not Raise Cholesterol in Modest-Sized Cardiology Study Further study needed to investigate secondary findings. …A study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and led by researchers at Duke, offers new evidence on fortified eggs, which are
Civil Eats
AUGUST 12, 2024
At Argus Farm Stop, the shelves are full of locally raised vegetables and fruit, herbs, beef, chicken, fish, and more. Beets from one local farm snuggle up against sunchokes from another, across eggs from yet another. Above many of the market’s displays hang smiling pictures of farmers alongside their produce. And when these same farmers make a delivery to Argus Farm Stop , in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the staff treat them like minor celebrities: free coffee, shout-outs from the owners, the works.
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2024
Former federal agriculture minister Chuck Strahl passed away on August 13, 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family has announced. Strahl, who was 67, was a surprise pick to many in the agriculture community when former Prime Minister Stephen Harper tapped him to serve as the Conservatives’ first agriculture minister after winning the.
Food Politics
AUGUST 15, 2024
I’ve been collecting articles on snacks. Some things to know about snacks: They are hugely profitable They have largely replaced meals among some population groups They are mostly ultra-processed The more snacks you eat, the more calories you are likely to take in With that said, here are some recent items: The Evolution of the Snacking Category: Several food giants are turning to better-for-you ingredients and new flavors to meet changing consumer needs and strengthen their presences in the
Civil Eats
AUGUST 13, 2024
Growing up in a Black American family, I was steeped in the wisdom of natural remedies passed down through generations. My childhood memories include my grandmother making garlic tinctures, boiling ginger tea, and delivering spoonfuls of elderberry syrup to me when I was sick. When I had the flu, she’d put slices of onions in my socks to “pull the cold out.
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 13, 2024
When Mary Dougherty first heard of the plan to build a 26,000-hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in her home of Bayfield, Wisconsin, she knew it was bad news. What she didn’t know was what to do about it. She had never thought of herself as an organizer or an environmentalist. She ran a restaurant. She published a cookbook. She was a mom to five kids.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2024
As the Canadian harvest season gets underway, there’s a noticeable shift in farmer sentiment across the country. That’s according to the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, gathered in July from over 500 farmers. Justin Funk and Shaun Haney, co-founders of RealAgristudies, are here to unpack the July 2024 results, touching on key topics such as.
Food Politics
AUGUST 16, 2024
This book was sent to me by its publisher (Penguin) and was it ever fun to read. Twilley’s subtitle says it all. She connects it to everything. I particularly enjoyed two things in this book: its broad scope, from home ice boxes to economic development in Rwanda, and her personal experiences visiting icy cold packing plants, storage facilities, trucks, and seed vaults on the Faroe Islands.
USDA Blog
AUGUST 13, 2024
In Miami, crops grow 365 days a year. This fact spurred Dr. Maruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar of Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, to take action to help his students. “We have lots of interest in agriculture here,” said Bhaskar, an associate professor in the FIU Department of Earth and Environment. “I want my students to know what different opportunities are available to them, especially with USDA.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers propose new species classification after analyzing genomes The post Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 12, 2024
Size plays a key role in farm efficiency and that’s certainly the case when it comes to fuel tanks. AGI’s director of liquid sales, Brian Bateman, says the company’s new vertical single-wall fuel tanks will give farmers the capacity they require to have fuel available at critical times during the year. Ranging in size from. Read More Size plays a key role in farm efficiency and that’s certainly the case when it comes to fuel tanks.
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 12, 2024
Chickens packed into spaces so small that many are unable to stand or walk. Birds panting due to overheating. Many have sustained injuries, and they all sit on a cake of fecal matter. That’s how a farmer who used to work for Perdue described his chicken house—a sight so upsetting that it led him to transition out of this kind of work, often referred to as “factory farming.
Food Politics
AUGUST 14, 2024
NutraIngredients-Europe is interested in AI. Here’s another item: ChatGPT’s nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study : ChatGPT is “unable to replace a healthcare professional’s consultation”, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbot’s ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Food Tank
AUGUST 13, 2024
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) is an organization working in Central America to provide technical assistance and training to rural farming families that will help them produce food in a more sustainable way. Founded in 1997 by Peace Corps volunteer Florence Reed, SHI is built on the notion that environmental degradation and rural poverty are linked.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 13, 2024
There are several things that producers and agronomists can do to set a crop up for the best pollination possible, but there is one major factor that no one can control: the weather. In this episode of The Agronomists, not two but three guests join host Lyndsey Smith for a discussion on what can go. Read More There are several things that producers and agronomists can do to set a crop up for the best pollination possible, but there is one major factor that no one can control: the weather.
USDA Blog
AUGUST 13, 2024
Oklahoma and Texas form one of the nation’s most abundant agricultural regions. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture , these two states accounted for 8% of total U.S. agricultural sales. The market value of agricultural products from Texas came to $32.2 billion, 6% of U.S. agricultural sales. In Oklahoma, the market value of agricultural sales reached $8.5 billion, 2% of total U.S. agricultural sales.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
Texas Crop and Weather Report The post Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Food Tank
AUGUST 15, 2024
Urban American Farmer, an organization based in Austin, Texas is working to build a communication network between farmers and consumers. Founder Trisha Bates offers a variety of services focused on food education to help transform urban space into food production sites. Urban American Farmer hosts farming courses to increase consumer awareness about sustainable food sourcing and growing practices.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2024
Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment. In order to meet this need, Elmer’s Manufacturing has recently launched what it says is the largest grain cart in the industry. The Haulmaster 2500 Inline Tandem was on display at Ag in Motion, this summer and boasts a 2,500 bushel capacity. Read More Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 13, 2024
Berkeley Law, renowned for its innovative legal education and leadership in law and technology, is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever law degree with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Federal grant supports collaboration of Texas A&M AgriLife, state and federal agencies The post Computer-based model could mitigate cattle fever tick outbreaks appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 16, 2024
Industrial-scale dairy wants you to believe that they can turn cows’ milk green. As US milk consumption continues its decades-long drop , industrial dairy is increasingly desperate to hold on to environmentally-minded consumers who aren’t buying what it is selling. When you see a carton of milk at the grocery store with claims like “regenerative” or “carbon neutral,” you should feel as alarmed as you’d be by someone trying to sell you a literal glass of green
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2024
Between the steep increase in the cost of borrowing and the explosion in equipment prices in recent years, buying new or new-to-you equipment requires some careful consideration of the true cost of ownership and not just the purchase price. There’s more to the decision, of course, and one of the often over-looked factors in deciding. Read More Between the steep increase in the cost of borrowing and the explosion in equipment prices in recent years, buying new or new-to-you equipment requir
ProAg
AUGUST 16, 2024
The USDA announced policy enhancements to the grapevine insurance program, starting for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage to vines grafted between six and 12 months, by reducing the grafting period from 12 months to six months. RMA is also expanding coverage to 29 additional counties in California. The program is also available in select counties in Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Shifting Cultivation is a farming system that is known to be practiced by farmers all over the world.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Hastings will investigate interventions to increase human ‘health span’ The post New faculty member brings research on aging to Department of Nutrition appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Monday’s USDA acreage report was a surprise to Chip Flory not because of the numbers in the report, but because the acreage adjustment happened so soon in the growing season. Flory, host of AgriTalk, says the USDA’s move to knock off 700,000 acres of corn and add a million soybean acres does make sense, but. Read More Monday’s USDA acreage report was a surprise to Chip Flory not because of the numbers in the report, but because the acreage adjustment happened so soon in the gro
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Perseverance rover gathered sediments that can only be analyzed on Earth to retrieve more detailed information on Mars' water history. The post Rocks collected on Mars hold key to water and perhaps life on the planet. Bring them back to Earth. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 14, 2024
Shifting Cultivation is one of the farming methods that has been practiced by man to meet his/her food needs.
Food Tank
AUGUST 12, 2024
A recent report commissioned by the Farm Journal Foundation finds that low and middle income countries (LMICs) are highly vulnerable to climate shocks. But by providing better access to social protection programs, investing in female-dominated value-chain sectors, and enabling regional food trade they can increase their resilience. The climate crisis “affects food quantity, quality and accessibility,” and is typified by changes in frequency, intensity, or duration of extreme weather events, acc
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2024
Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient management, says Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies senior agronomist Lyle Cowell. He says that forage success really starts with the 4Rs and applying the right source of nutrients at the right rate, time. Read More Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient managem
USDA Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
The seeds of digital transformation are taking root as application reviews for our agency’s first Digital Service (DS) Fellows cohort are in progress. By establishing a dedicated fellow team at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we will be able to improve access to USDA resources and programs across the country. Once onboarded this fall, our USDA Digital Service (DS) Fellows will work to accelerate the design, development, and delivery of customer-centric services.
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