Agricultural Biodiversity
JULY 5, 2023
There’s a nice map of the spread of the olive doing the rounds on Twitter. But where does it come from? As best as I can make out, the ultimate source seems to be an article on Vivid Maps. All the other maps and illustrations in the article are credited, but this one is not, so I’m thinking the author — Alex — made it him or herself, and a fine job they did too if so.
Food Politics
JULY 7, 2023
UNICEF does not want its statements to be compromised by conflicted interests with food and beverage companies that make formula or foods for children. Here’s how UNICEF will be dealing with the food and beverage interests. This publication explains just how UNICEF intends to avoid conflicts of interest with companies making products that do not promote childrens’ health.
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Real Agriculture
JULY 7, 2023
Many of you run family farm businesses filled with the opportunities, challenges and satisfaction that comes with it. As businesses transition from one generation to the next, the incoming generation is faced with many internal and external expectations to be like or even better than the last generation. This is true on the farm and. Read More Many of you run family farm businesses filled with the opportunities, challenges and satisfaction that comes with it.
Jayson Lusk
JULY 6, 2023
With the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) at Purdue, we’ve been working on a project funded by the United Soybean Board and the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research to explore the impacts of various investment alternatives on soy farmer profitability. To undertake the economic modeling, we need to understand consumer demand for a variety of soy-based foods, and the extent to which consumers are willing to substitute between soy-based foods and other products.
Agricultural Biodiversity
JULY 4, 2023
I’ve been super busy at work lately, so Nibbles have accumulated. Sorry about that. Because there are is so much interesting stuff here, I’ll leave this on the front page for a few days before relegating it to the sidebar in due course as usual. The SDGs need proper long-term financing , say Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and co-authors. Maybe he’d like to have a look at the the Crop Trust’s endowment fund for SDG 2.5 ?
Food Politics
JULY 6, 2023
I was deluged with interview requests last week over the rumor that the World Health Organization will soon release reports stating that the artificial sweetener aspartame is “possibly” carcinogenic. I say rumor, because the reports will not be released until July 14. According to Reuters— Exclusive: WHO’s cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen -sources —two sources leaked the conclusion.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2023
Earthworms are not just great for fishing bait, but also an indication of soil health. Or is that actually true? The origin of this topic popped into my head as I travelled across the Prairies last week shooting agronomic videos. At a couple stops the farmers referenced earthworm populations as an indication of soil health. Read More Earthworms are not just great for fishing bait, but also an indication of soil health.
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Rachel Laudan
JULY 3, 2023
Sidney Mintz, the anthropologist and author of Sweetness and Power, sent Johan notes about books. Maida Heatter, cookbook author and ‘legend of desserts,’ sent him batches of cookies. John Thorne,… The post The Food Writer that was Johan Mathieson appeared first on Rachel Laudan.
Food Politics
JULY 3, 2023
I learned about this one as I often do from reading NutraIngredients’ daily newsletter: RCT: Grape and blueberry extract improves cognitive health in ageing consumers. This sounds great! I went right to the article. The study: Effects of a polyphenol-rich grape and blueberry extract (Memophenol ) on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Adrian L.
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2023
How do you cover acres quickly during planting season with big equipment without causing compaction and compromising yield? Cliff Horst and his brother, Dale, make it happen with a 24-row Harvest International planter and a Fendt 1038 tractor. The brothers farm in Perth County, Ont., and also operate Country Custom Ag, providing custom services to. Read More How do you cover acres quickly during planting season with big equipment without causing compaction and compromising yield?
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 6, 2023
Double-digit yield losses are not uncommon. To date, 14 Illinois counties have confirmed the disease, and it's being scouted for elsewhere by seed company and Extension pathologists and agronomists.
Agric4profits
JULY 2, 2023
Watermelon stems are long, trailing vines reaching 5 m and more in length, highly branched; forming secondary side shoots which, in turn, branch out.
Food Politics
JULY 4, 2023
I’m always looking for food ideas for July 4th and thought t his one looked just about perfect. Have a happy and safe holiday! The post Happy foodie fourth of July! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
Real Agriculture
JULY 7, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and RealAgristudies Canadian Producer survey results; Glyphosate controversy and.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 7, 2023
“This is the earliest we’ve reported tar spot in Iowa,” says Robertson, Iowa State professor of plant pathology. She says the early detection could be due to the Tarspotter app. Here's how it works.
Ohio State University
JULY 7, 2023
- By Miles Baker Former AEDE doctoral student and current Associate Professor of Economics at Stetson University, Khushbu Mishra , was recently awarded Stetson University’s Hand Award , a university-wide distinction for the excellence of her research. This Hand Award recognizes that excellence is to be found in innovative as well as traditional forms of scholarship; in work that contributes to the pedagogical discussion in a discipline or across disciplines as well as work that makes original co
Organic Farming Research
JULY 7, 2023
This year's extreme weather events have highlighted the immediate hazards of climate change. The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is witnessing the impact firsthand, with staff reporting historic tornadoes, hail, droughts, floods, and wildfires across the nation. Despite the urgent need for action, there is a lack of urgency in Washington, D.C. to address these issues.
Real Agriculture
JULY 6, 2023
The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is announcing new board leadership. Pierre Petelle will take the place as chair, and Greg Cherewyk as vice-chair of its board of directors. Petelle brings expertise in strategic direction and collaboration, as president and CEO of CropLife Canada. Joining the CGC as vice-chair, Cherewyk has over two decades of experience.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 7, 2023
Precision Mazes is able to turn a blank space into a crop art masterpiece with meticulous detail. Their latest project transitioned a harvested wheat field in Missouri into a larger than life welcome to Taylor Swift.
Agri-tech
JULY 4, 2023
Professor Saskia Hogenhout has been elected as a member of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), joining a community of more than 2,000 members elected by peers in recognition of scientific excellence. Saskia, a Group Leader at the John Innes Centre, is among 69 distinguished scientists elected from more than 20 countries. “It is an honour and privilege to join EMBO’s.
RR2CS
JULY 4, 2023
Event Name: Poly-crops: Harnessing Grazing Power Location: Irish Creek Bison, near Elk Point, AB. (directions provided after registration) When: August 10th, 2023 from 9 AM to 4 PM Presenters: Justin Dorey of Irish Creek Bison Avery Shepherd of Sunset Bison Ranch and the Saskatchewan Bison Association Cost: $30 While regenerative agriculture can (and should) look different for every operation, many are now acknowledging its potential to help address several sustainability crises by sequester
Real Agriculture
JULY 5, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded at the Alltech ONE conference in Calgary, Alta. Host Shaun Haney is joined by a number of guests including motivational speaker Chris Koch as he discusses his journey through life after being born without limbs. We will also hear from the CEO of. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded at the Alltech ONE conference in Calgary, Alta.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 6, 2023
Andy Griffith actually grew up in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, but many people refer to it as Mayberry. Today, visiting the North Carolina town is like stepping onto the TV set decades ago.
Agricultural Economics Insights
JULY 3, 2023
“The true Southern watermelon is a boon apart, and not to be mentioned with common things. It is chief of this world’s luxuries, king by the grace of God over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know it because she repented.” – Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson With the Fourth of July holiday on our minds, this Weekly Insight reviews the production, consumption, and trade of America’s favorite mel
Trimble Agriculture
JULY 5, 2023
Input costs are up, commodity prices are down, and now is the time to assess your bottom line. The USDA expects a decrease in farm sector profits this year. Net farm income is forecast at $136.9 billion—a decrease of nearly 16 percent compared to last year. As cash receipts for commodities tick down and direct government payments fall, many operators are looking for ways to reduce costs and increase farm profitability.
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2023
Dreams need deadlines or they remain just that — dreams. Put another way, a goal without a deadline is just a dream. What’s one way to turn a goal or dream into reality? Writing it down. We broached the subject of written goals in Episode 81 of the Mind Your Farm Business Podcast.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 7, 2023
Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions says grains slide on favorable weather and the anticipation of the July WASDE report and the possibility of USDA cutting yield.
Modern Farmer
JULY 7, 2023
As Deanna Kitchen worked in her garden in the summer of 2010, cutting an unexpected bounty of late-blooming sweet peas, she realized she had more blooms than she could use. A lot more. So, she decided to share them. She collected the blossoms in mason jars, baby food jars and any other containers she could find. Then, with her children in tow, Kitchen loaded up a little red wagon and distributed them at a long-term care facility.
RR2CS
JULY 5, 2023
Event Name: Cultivating Resilience through Regenerative Agriculture Tag Line: Data-driven insights; Learn how regenerative agriculture practices can benefit you and your soils. Location: Irricana Agricultural Society Recreation Centre and Wray Ranch (directions provided after registration) When: August 17 ,th 9AM – 4PM Presenters: Rob Dunn – agricultural research scientist Tim Wray – owner/operator, Wray Ranch Melissa Werkema – owner, Future Analytics Inc.
Real Agriculture
JULY 3, 2023
There’s so much to observe and learn from a well set-up trial. This growing season, we’re following a set of trials with Robert MacDonald, manager of agronomic excellence with BASF, looking at several aspects of canola production. Earlier, MacDonald dug into seeding rate and depth differences. In this episode of the Canola School, MacDonald runs.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 2, 2023
The USDA reports provided a bullish surprise for soybeans with acreage down 4 million from the March intentions. Corn acreage was bearish coming in more than 2 million higher than March. Where did the shifts occur?
Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2023
In an old paper company and warehouse building, machines are whirring again. But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms , which now pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables. There’s even a weekly CSA serving customers year round, all in an effort to bring locally grown food to the Washington, DC area. Really local.
Agric4profits
JULY 6, 2023
Due to the super-imposing influence of the environment on the survival, behavior, character (expressed as performance, productivity and responses) of farm anima
Real Agriculture
JULY 4, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney, brought to you by Cargill Marketsense. We will hear from Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on night crawlers, soil health and much more! Then, we’ll hear from John Heard on the new Prairie Nutrient Removal calculator, and an interview Kelvin. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney, brought to you by Cargill Marketsense.
AgWeb Farm Journal
JULY 7, 2023
Thieves are ripping off yield monitors and navigation systems, many of which retail for $4,000-plus. Some authorities speculate the tools are sold on the black market abroad for use as is or pieced out for their parts.
Modern Farmer
JULY 6, 2023
Kerissa and Charlie Payne are beginning farmers living their dream of raising two daughters on a farm in Central Ohio. By conventional measures, their livestock farm, Covey Rise, is a success. Yet, below the surface, the challenge of finding quality affordable child care has kept their business from growing and reaching its full potential. “It feels like we’re always split between keeping the kids safe on the farm, being a good parent, and the needs of the farm,” Kerissa Payne said.
Agric4profits
JULY 6, 2023
Since mammals and avian that form bulk of farm animals are homeotherms and hence maintain a constant body temperature, they possess means for producing and losi
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