Western FarmPress
JANUARY 21, 2025
From tariffs and immigration crackdowns to national energy policies and E15 waivers, heres what agriculture stakeholders need to know about the presidents first actions.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 22, 2025
What goals should be set for canola yield targets? How have yields been trending? Why is this information important? Achieving a final goal yield at the end of the season is an important component in the profitability of a cropping operation, and setting realistic targets can give producers a reference point from which they can Read More What goals should be set for canola yield targets?
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Food Politics
JANUARY 23, 2025
With much fanfare, the FDA released its proposed rule for a new front-of-package summary of the Nutrition Facts panel. Ive written about the history of this previously. Of all the options tested ( Food Fix had the best summary ), the FDA picked this onenot my first choice. Why not? I dont think its much of an improvement over this one, produced by industry to head off something that might be more useful.
NASDA
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for its Agriculture Director of Marketing. The Agriculture Director of Marketing is responsible for the agency’s overall marketing and strategic planning programs, corporate communication and facilitating client development through marketing and client service programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Civil Eats
JANUARY 22, 2025
In Los Angeles, the Palisades and Eaton fires that have burned for the past two weeks are among the deadliest and most destructive in California history, exacerbated by climate change. As of publication, the Palisades Fire is 63 percent contained while Eaton, in the suburb of Altadena, is 89 percent contained. Together theyve burned nearly 40,000 acres of urban Los Angeles.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 23, 2025
Molecules in the air consist of 78 per cent nitrogen. During a lightning storm, the energy of a lightning bolt breaks apart nitrogen molecules, allowing them to form nitrogen oxides. These dissolve in rainwater as nitrates, which fall to the ground with the rain and add nitrogen to soil. Over a decade ago, Joe Lewis, Read More Molecules in the air consist of 78 per cent nitrogen.
Berkeley Blog
JANUARY 24, 2025
We interviewed Stefano M. Bertozzi, former dean and current professor at UC Berkeley, about what risks withdrawing from WHO may pose.
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Western FarmPress
JANUARY 24, 2025
Company partners with SpaceX Starlink for seamless farm connectivity.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 21, 2025
Harvesting pulse crops that are low to the ground, whether through lodging or because of a dry season, can lead to shatter losses, reducing yield, grain quality and complicating harvest. The concept behind the S3 AWS Airbar is to have an air assist system attached to the combine header that directs what would otherwise be Read More Harvesting pulse crops that are low to the ground, whether through lodging or because of a dry season, can lead to shatter losses, reducing yield, grain quality and c
Berkeley Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
The new ability to pinpoint sources of fast radio bursts places one recent burst in a surprising location. The post Astronomers thought they understood fast radio bursts. A recent one calls that into question. appeared first on Berkeley News.
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 22, 2025
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, continue to drive egg prices to record highs across the U.S.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 23, 2025
Spray pattern tests show that coverage widely varies.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 24, 2025
If Denvers National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring. As Jill Harvie discusses in the interview below, the ranchs Hereford bulls took the National Champion Carload honours at the show held this week, after coming in as Read More If Denvers National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring.
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 20, 2025
One of Deeres defining features is its patent portfolio, which provides insight into its strategic priorities and technological advancements, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post 5 Technology Patents from John Deere and What They Might Mean for the Future of Precision Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
American Farmland
JANUARY 22, 2025
The post Former USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Returns to American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow appeared first on American Farmland Trust.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 21, 2025
Ag Marketing IQ: As we move into the Year of the Snake, will grain markets bite us or find one more breath of fire from the 2024 Year of the Dragon?
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 23, 2025
Growers can throw the kitchen sink at corn to increase yield but theres no guarantee that the extra inputs will improve the bottom line when the crop goes to market. That was certainly the story Purdue University associate professor and extension corn specialist Dr. Dan Quinn observed in his trials across Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky Read More Growers can throw the kitchen sink at corn to increase yield but theres no guarantee that the extra inputs will improve the bottom line when the crop go
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 20, 2025
Amidst the digital transformation in ag, AI will play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of food production. The post Enhancing Farming Practices: The Role of AI in Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Food Politics
JANUARY 21, 2025
A reader, Maria Birman, alerted me to this new report in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology from the 56-member Commission on the Definition and Diagnosis of Clinical Obesity. The commission recommended shifting the definition and diagnostic criteria for obesity away from the BMI and instead defining obesity in two categories based on health status.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 24, 2025
A new study looks at the economics of spraying insecticides in soybeans.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 21, 2025
Phosphorus plays a critical role in early seedling development and is needed throughout the growing season to achieve top yields. Phosphorus is also not mobile in the soil, as it gets held tightly to soil particles. Roots do their best to seek out and mineralize phosphorus, but managing P requires long-term planning. To dive in Read More Phosphorus plays a critical role in early seedling development and is needed throughout the growing season to achieve top yields.
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 20, 2025
Consumers are increasingly seeking assurance about the journey of their food products, prompting businesses to adopt blockchain technology. The post Agriculture’s New Era: Blockchain Technology As a Game-Changer appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 24, 2025
Rossi to focus on improving horticulture crop performance under stress The post Horticultural crop physiologist arrives in Aggieland appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 21, 2025
Dairy Outlook: From 2011 to 2023, U.S. milk production grew just 16.2%, while protein production expanded 22.9% and butterfat jumped 28.9%.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 23, 2025
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has released its 2025 strategic plan, a four-year roadmap to guide activities that support the GFOs focus on advocacy, knowledge transfer, market growth, and strong governance as the organization continues its work to bring its mission and vision to life. GFO says its mission is to build, defend, and promote Read More Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has released its 2025 strategic plan, a four-year roadmap to guide activities that support the GFOs focus on advocacy,
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 22, 2025
FIRA 2025 will be a meeting point for discussions and demonstrations of technologies aimed at increasing productivity and sustainability in global agriculture. The post World FIRA: Hexagon Presents Autonomy and Positioning Solutions at Ag Robotics Event in France appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Berkeley Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
The material has the potential to enhance technologies in a broad range of fields, including defense, wireless communications, energy and smart infrastructure. The post New electromagnetic material draws inspiration from the color-shifting chameleon appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 24, 2025
Beef Brief: Here are some tips on how to keep cattle comfortable during the winter.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 22, 2025
DeLaval has launched a new series of milking automation control systems designed to meet the evolving needs of dairy farmers milking in parlour systems. The Sweden-based milking equipment maker says the new control systems will deliver higher levels of connectivity, flexibility and performance, helping producers optimize their operations with features such as real-time data insights, Read More DeLaval has launched a new series of milking automation control systems designed to meet the evolving n
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 22, 2025
At the World Economic Forum, Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe presented the five key trends in AI that will define agriculture in 2025. The post 5 Key Trends in Artificial Intelligence That Will Revolutionize Agriculture in 2025 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 22, 2025
Ranch preparation, livestock, risk management highlighted The post Wildfire preparedness publication to aid Texas landowners appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 23, 2025
Here are key diseases to watch based on University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic samples submitted in 2024.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 24, 2025
There are always certain topics that get people reading, watching, and asking questions. Soil fertility is always on that list. Whether its trying to better understand nitrogen loss risk, matching pounds of product to yield potential, anticipating price moves, or evaluating a new product, theres never a shortage of interest in soil fertility topics.
Global Agtech Initiative
JANUARY 22, 2025
Greeneye has already secured multiple sales with cotton farmers in the U.S. The post Greeneye Technology Precision Spraying System Now Available for Cotton appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 22, 2025
Humans susceptible to cat parasite The post Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
JANUARY 23, 2025
What new seed box products are available, and why are they catching on?
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 24, 2025
The former president of Manitobas general farm organization is being remembered for his leadership and authenticity. Bill Campbell, 69, passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 19, 2025. He served as president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) from 2018 to 2023, and as vice-president prior to that. He was also the president of Read More The former president of Manitobas general farm organization is being remembered for his leadership and authenticity.
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