Real Agriculture
AUGUST 12, 2024
Agriculture ministers from seven out of ten provinces are calling on the federal government to immediately reverse changes to the capital gains tax that they say are hurting farmers and the agriculture sector. As of June 25, the annual capital gains inclusion rate – the taxable portion of a capital gain, such as the sale.
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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NASDA
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team as the Chief Science Officer – State Division Administrator 17. This individual will directly provide guidance for MDARD’s executive office and its bureaus/divisions/programs using scientific research and practices to help direct and evaluate current and future policies, goals and metrics.
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Crop adviser Paul Hermans has been chosen as the 2024 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year in recognition of his mentorship, innovation and other outstanding contributions to the field of agronomy. Hermans is an area agronomist with Corteva Agriscience representing the Pioneer Seeds Canada brand in Eastern Ontario. He has devoted his career to.
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
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.
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2024
Picton Terminals and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited have announced plans to build a bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Ontario’s Prince Edward County. The partners say the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain.
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.
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.
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 12, 2024
A delayed railway strike seems nearly a certainty now, after the Canada Industry Relations Board (CIRB) cleared the public safety assessment hurdle that had paused the strike threat. Now, if members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and CN and CKCP railways don’t come to an agreement before August 22, the railways have announced they’ll.
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
Agricultural Biodiversity
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has a small grants program and I hear they are looking for more applications targeting crop wild relatives. The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund provides financial support in the form of small grants of less than $25,000 to conservation projects globally. These small grants are as much for the species as they are for the conservationists and organizations working so passionately to protect them.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 15, 2024
Researchers at UC Berkeley find that women who rise through the ranks and succeed win our respect. But these leaders also defy deep-rooted stereotypes — and we penalize them because we see them as less warm, less nurturing. The post Kamala Harris’ hidden foe: pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 14, 2024
It’s hard to imagine a labour distribution that would be more impactful than this potential dual railway strike or lockout, says Greg Northey, vice president of corporate affairs for Pulse Canada. He’s not overstating the gravity of the impending situation, just over a week away, barring some sort of major move by one of the railways. Read More It’s hard to imagine a labour distribution that would be more impactful than this potential dual railway strike or lockout, says Greg N
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 16, 2024
Family farms are the backbone of our food system. More than 90 percent of farms—about 500 million—are run either by individual or family labor! More than 1.5 billion people worldwide are involved in family farming, and these operations produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, according to U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
Endowed professorship, five-year grant support plant developmental biology researcher The post Dong named Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2024
About 80 per cent of farmers in Western Canada are concerned about the impacts of a rail strike and just over 55 per cent of Ontario farmers feel the same, according to the late July Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index. I, for one, am a little surprised the number isn’t higher, but the survey was sent.
Farmbrite
AUGUST 15, 2024
Occasionally as farmers and business owners, we need to find financing to support or grow our businesses. We might use that money to purchase land, buy equipment, or livestock. The agricultural industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that is no stranger to change. Often agricultural lenders find themselves facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities when trying to offer financial help to farmers.
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 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
The federal government is proposing several tweaks to the capital gains tax changes that were announced in the federal budget in April that it says are the result of feedback from entrepreneurs, particularly in the tech and farming sectors. The changes, which were detailed in draft legislation released August 12, would make farm property eligible.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
AUGUST 13, 2024
NOAA released its latest global climate summary earlier this week. It shows that for the earth as a whole, this was the warmest July since records began in 1880. This makes 14 months in a row of record warmth.
Tillable
AUGUST 13, 2024
July CamoAg Updates: Salesforce Integration, Custom Soil Maps & 2023 Subsidy Data We are excited to announce several new features in CamoAg designed to enhance your ag lending and agribusiness operations, streamline your workflows, and provide deeper insights into your customers. Here’s a quick glance at what was released in July: View Contacts and Organization Contacts from your Salesforce and CRM in CamoAG Find New Listings and Auctions Faster with Create Date Filter Create More Detaile
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
Transformational year sets new path for hospitality and tourism education The post Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism celebrates first anniversary appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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.
Grow Link
AUGUST 12, 2024
The latest update to the Copilot program introduces several significant improvements, building on user feedback and addressing the challenges faced by growers in achieving precise and consistent irrigation management. These updates focus on enhancing the reliability of Copilot and improving its overall functionality to better meet the needs of users.
American Farmland
AUGUST 12, 2024
In the most recent Census of Agriculture, over half of U.S. farms reported having at least one female decision-maker, and women farmers accounted for 36% of all producers and 41% of beginning farmers. With the number of women approaching half the farmer population, especially when it comes to beginning producers, we wanted to learn more about the everyday experiences of women in agriculture.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding, guide wildlife management The post Quantifying potential impact of feral hog predation on coastal American alligator nests appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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.
Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 14, 2024
The post Golden Bears tie school record with 23 Olympic medals appeared first on Berkeley News.
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