Real Agriculture
JUNE 27, 2024
Protein Industries Canada has announced that inaugural CEO, Bill Greuel, is leaving the organization that’s focused on developing Canada’s plant-based protein industry. Greuel, who has been with the organization since October 2018, has accepted the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture with the Government of Saskatchewan. His last day with Protein Industries Canada will be.
Food Politics
JUNE 27, 2024
If you haven’t been worried about microplastics in your body, perhaps this study will get your attention. Here’s the abstract: Its alarming conclusion: The detection of MPs in penile tissue raises inquiries on the ramifications of environmental pollutants on sexual health. Our research adds a key dimension to the discussion on man-made pollutants, focusing on MPs in the male reproductive system.
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Agricultural Biodiversity
JUNE 25, 2024
Jeremy tackles food as medicine and superfoods in his latest newsletter. Do subscribe. The ultimate expression of food as medicine is the search for active ingredients. Why go to the bother of eating broccoli or Brussels sprouts if you can swallow a pill of glucosinolates and get all that cancer-fighting power directly? I’ve even seen arguments that beneficial phytochemicals be purified from wild plants and somehow incorporated into the batter for chicken nuggets.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Experiment captures atoms in free fall to look for gravitational anomalies caused by universe's missing energy The post With a new, incredibly precise instrument, Berkeley researchers narrow search for dark energy appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 27, 2024
Cereals Canada has officially announced its vision for a new facility to be built in downtown Winnipeg that would be branded as the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate.) The national cereal grain value chain organization sees the facility serving as a hub for Canada’s grain industry, promoting the use of Canadian crops around the world.
Food Politics
JUNE 25, 2024
This is a big personal loss. I met Narsai David—chef, host, raconteur, radio personality, philanthropist, theater lover, friend—in 1955 when we lived at the student co-ops at Berkeley. These required 5 hours of work a week, and I did mine peeling potatoes under Narsai’s supervision at the co-op central kitchen. We stayed in touch over the years, sometimes memorably, as when we were both filmed with Craig Claiborne and Frank Blair for the KQED show, Over Easy in 1980 or so (that’s me on the rig
Western FarmPress
JUNE 25, 2024
Ep. 17. We're talking shop with Farm Futures Senior Editor Ben Potter, as he shares farmer perspectives on current carbon program details, as well as history of carbon credits.
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Real Agriculture
JUNE 28, 2024
When all the policy focus on a changing climate has been on slowing or stopping the change from happening, a second aspect has been largely ignored: adaptation. That’s the subject of a new policy concepts paper, “Climate Change in Canadian Agriculture: The Context and the Evidence Demonstrate that Policy Should Refocus on Adaptation,” penned by.
Food Politics
JUNE 28, 2024
The USDA has just summarized its accomplishments with respect to food and nutrition assisttance since the pandemic. It’s an impressive list. The report has loads of enlightening charts. This one shows the substantial increase in spending on food assistance over the years, and recently. This report has the advantage of putting everything in one place.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Environmental groups have forced U.S. EPA to fully enforce the Endangered Species Act. Here’s a look at the complicated effects of this newly enforced act on Midwestern farmers.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 27, 2024
Sam Rudman, one of the first-year farmers of Friends Farm in Lafayette, Colorado, says covering a field with fertilizer shortly before 60-miles-per-hour winds started up was definitely one of his many “rookie mistakes” as a new farmer. He clearly remembers the day in February 2023 when winds threatened to blow away hundreds of dollars in supplies and hours of hard work as a big wakeup call.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 25, 2024
It’s been a tough spring for planting corn in Ontario. Planting season started in late April and some growers are now just getting their last acres in the ground during the final days of June. That seven-week planting season will present challenges for growers as they try to assess yield potential and apply fungicides to. Read More It’s been a tough spring for planting corn in Ontario.
Agri-tech
JUNE 24, 2024
The Governing Council of the John Innes Centre has been strengthened with the appointment of three new members. We are thrilled to welcome Professor Jane Langdale, Professor Julian Hibberd and Professor Mark Searcey to the institute. Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, Chair of the John Innes Centre’s Governing Council, said: “I am delighted to welcome the new members to bolster the multi-skilled team that.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Without pest control products it would take more land, more water, more greenhouse gas emissions and more energy.
Organic Farming Research
JUNE 26, 2024
The Organic Farming Research Foundation leads a coalition of 90 farms, organizations, institutions, and businesses urging Congress to boost organic research funding in the next Farm Bill to bolster sustainability and economic growth. The post OFRF and 90 Partners Issue Urgent Call for More Organic Research Funding in Farm Bill appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 24, 2024
Buried in the mountain of other things in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, passed last week as Parliament shut down for the summer break, was a clause to amend Section 74.01 of the Competition Act.
Agri-tech
JUNE 26, 2024
Crop science is beginning to reap the benefits of Arthur Ernest Watkins’ work in the early 20th Century to assemble a diverse collection of local cultivars of wheat. As wheat scientist Robert Koebner wrote of this unassuming pioneer in the Genetics Society magazine, “Over 50 years since Watkins’ death and about 100 years since his collection was assembled, the memory of this ostensibly quiet.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 26, 2024
WHEAT SCOOPS: World wheat production is estimated to be 29.06 billion bushels, and wheat use to be 29.32 billion bushels. The degree of error around each will determine whether wheat is above or below average.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 27, 2024
American Meat Science Association award presented for contributions and impact in meat science industry The post Miller first female recipient of R.C. Pollock Award appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 26, 2024
Syngenta Seeds North America celebrated the grand re-opening of the Arva Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Centre this week, unveiling $2 million in renovations to the office and lab. The renovations mark the first significant update to the site in 30 years. The Arva R&D Innovation Centre is located on a 100-acre site just north. Read More Syngenta Seeds North America celebrated the grand re-opening of the Arva Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Centre this week, u
Global Agtech Initiative
JUNE 27, 2024
The initiative empowers farmers to integrate microbial fertilizers, organic matter, biological pest control, mechanized harvesting, and efficient water use to enhance soil health. The post Biome Makers Partners in Groundbreaking Sugarcane Sustainability Initiative appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 24, 2024
Cotton Spin: The June WASDE report reflects minor adjustments in old and new crop cotton supply and demand projections. The new crop picture won't be known until this fall due to discontinued data collection.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 27, 2024
A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day The post Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 25, 2024
The national industry association that represents the Canadian cereal grains value chain is navigating some internal upheaval, as multiple grain company members have notified the organization of their intent to withdraw their membership in Cereals Canada.
Agric4profits
JUNE 26, 2024
The mango pistil is a crucial component of the mango flower's reproductive system, playing a key role in the development of the mango fruit (Mangifera indica).
Western FarmPress
JUNE 28, 2024
June 28 Acreage: Higher-than-expected corn acres causes significant price drop; soybean plantings lower than trade guesses.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 25, 2024
Facial recognition technology for cows, chute-side working demonstrations among this year’s demonstrations The post Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 24, 2024
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) are calling on the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph and members of UFCW Local 175 to come to an expedited labour resolution. “The beef sector in Canada relies on a resilient processing industry across the country and the impacts.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato stems are a fundamental part of the tomato plant, providing structural support and playing vital roles in nutrient transport and overall plant health.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 27, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: A look back at 2014 helps plot a path to profit for corn, soybeans and wheat in 2024 ahead of USDA's June acreage and stocks reports.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
“I think the glory years of libraries are coming,” says the University Librarian, who's retiring from UC Berkeley at the end of June. The post Jeff MacKie-Mason has seen the future of libraries appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 24, 2024
Did you know what you want to be at twelve years old? Kurtis Reid did, and he has spent his life chasing that dream, leveraging his network to make it happen. Joining me, Paige Warner, in this episode of The Successors is Kurtis Reid, Saskatchewan sales manager — independent business with Masterfeeds, host and creator. Read More Did you know what you want to be at twelve years old?
Agric4profits
JUNE 25, 2024
Mango pedicels, the small stalks that attach individual mango flowers and subsequently the fruits to the main inflorescence or cluster, are crucial components o
Western FarmPress
JUNE 25, 2024
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Here’s what the models predict and what history has shown — and how they’re in deep conflict this year.
Modern Farmer
JUNE 24, 2024
For young people interested in a career in agriculture, there can be many roadblocks in their path. The price of land continues to rise, grants and educational opportunities can be hard to come by and there’s a steep learning curve for folks who didn’t grow up in a farming family. As we kick off our coverage of Future Farmers, we wanted to hear directly from the people facing these impediments: the young farmers themselves.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 26, 2024
Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack announced via social media that farmers in eight counties will have an extended amount of time to plant soybeans and still receive coverage through Agricorp. Farmers in Brant, Chatham-Kent, Essex, Elgin, Haldimand, Middlesex, Niagara, and Norfolk counties now have until July 2, 2024, to plant soybeans.
Agric4profits
JUNE 27, 2024
Tomato leaves form an integral part of the tomato plant, characterized by their compound structure comprising multiple leaflets attached to a central stalk or p
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