Real Agriculture
MAY 18, 2023
Nightshade can be a nightmare for edible bean growers. The weed can play havoc with the crop as mature berries produced by the eastern black nightshade plant cause edible bean staining and mud tagging, and can even gum up cleaning equipment at the processing plant. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Edible Bean School, Ontario. Read More Nightshade can be a nightmare for edible bean growers.
Agricultural Biodiversity
MAY 14, 2023
Genetic diversity of the cultivated vanilla in Madagascar. Lots of genetic groups based on SNPs, but not structured in space or environmentally, except maybe by altitude. Genetic diversity, population structure, and genome-wide association study for the flowering trait in a diverse panel of 428 moth bean ( Vigna aconitifolia ) accessions using genotyping by sequencing.
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The Equation
MAY 15, 2023
Farmers like predictable weather, and this past year in California has been anything but. After the state suffered through the worst drought in modern history, a series of atmospheric rivers starting last December brought recurring deluges of heavy rain and snow that caused widespread and extensive damage, forcing people to evacuate in many areas across the state and resulting in multiple deaths.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 17, 2023
UC Berkeley Journalism professor Ken Light revisits images he captured of child laborers in America's agricultural fields during the 1970s and 80s.
Real Agriculture
MAY 19, 2023
Agriculture education organizations in Saskatchewan will be receiving more than $4.1 million from the federal and provincial governments over the next five years as part of the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The two levels of government announced the funding for Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, 4-H Saskatchewan, and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan on.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 19, 2023
Credit: Learn Liberty. CONTENT SOURCED FROM LEARN LIBERTY Written by: Max Payne May 19, 2023 The connection between a farmer and their land is unmatched. The land is a constant, withstanding generational change in personnel, methodology, and even land use. However, industrial agriculture — characterized by the use of heavy tillage, intensive monocropping, and excessive grazing — has resulted in the degradation of the very soils that sustain our food supply.
Agri-tech
MAY 19, 2023
Two new studies have mounted a robust defence of Gregor Mendel against historic criticism that questions his place as “Father of Genetics.” The research is the latest in a series of events and publications to mark Mendel’s bicentenary, a year-long celebration which ends in July. A friar based at a monastery in Brno, Moravia, Mendel used his experiments crossing pea plants to establish simple.
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Real Agriculture
MAY 19, 2023
Fourteen of Ontario’s agriculture organizations are collectively asking the provincial government to pause forward momentum of the proposed Bill 97 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement. “We stand in strong opposition to the 3 lot severances per farm parcel proposed in prime agricultural areas as well as other measures that weaken local farmland protection.
West Texas Livestock
MAY 19, 2023
When it comes to mineral supplements, people tend to focus only on either spring or fall. During these times of the year, cattle go through their highest demands. But even though that is the case, you should still pay attention to your cows’ mineral needs during the rest of the year. With summer being the […] The post 3 astonishing tips to have the best summer mineral appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Caff
MAY 18, 2023
Photo: Ansel Klein In this episode, we learn about integrated crop livestock management from two Northern California Farms. First, we hear from Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm in Dixon, CA, where they incorporate laying hens into their diversified vegetable production, and also touch on soil health and fertility management. Ken Walker of Pasture 42 in Guinda, CA then walks us through how they incorporate sheep and poultry into their orchards, which were designed with animal integration in mind.
Coalition Against Hunger
MAY 18, 2023
Good news! Pennsylvania has been approved to issue P-EBT benefits to kids ages 0-5 who were receiving SNAP in the 2022-2023 school year. Eligible Kids To be eligible for this benefit, your child must: Have been between the ages of 0-5 AND Have received SNAP at some point between September 1, 2022 and May 11, 2023.* *Note: Your child will only receive a P-EBT benefit for months in which they were receiving SNAP and were ages 0-5.
Real Agriculture
MAY 19, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: Ontario’s Bill 97 carving up farm land; Ag Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau planning a trip to India in. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!
Agritecture Blog
MAY 18, 2023
Credit: amNewYork. Written by: Sarah Jordan and Dorothy Braun February 15, 2023 Credit: FarmBox Foods. Vertical farming and hydroponics are innovative and sustainable agricultural methods that can be used in schools to teach about modern food production and environmental conservation. Serving as an excellent interdisciplinary educational tool for students of all ages, these methods allow for year-round crop production, water conservation, and waste reduction in comparison with traditional agricu
Caff
MAY 17, 2023
Photo from the Western Center for Food Safety Are you a farmer who needs to conduct water testing on your farm? CAFF will cover the costs of microbiological water testing for your farm. This program lasts until funding runs out. Why does my farm need to test our water? To ensure acceptable water quality and reduce on-farm food safety risks. Water can be a source of pathogens that spread to crops during pre-harvest, harvest or post-harvest practices.
Trimble Agriculture
MAY 17, 2023
When you’re thinking about applying for a farm loan, the process can be intimidating at first. It’s important to find a lender that will provide the support you need to understand your options. As one of the leading lenders in the agricultural space, AgAmerica hears many overlapping questions from those seeking a farm loan, including: What are the requirements for a farm loan?
Real Agriculture
MAY 18, 2023
Tucked into the Ontario Progressive Conservatives’ Bill 97 is a proposed change to severance allowances of farmland that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) says could make siting of livestock farms much more difficulty. What’s more, the bill carves out increased power for Ministerial Zoning Orders in the name of housing; however, Peggy Brekveld, president.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
MAY 17, 2023
Share Tweet This Story’s Impact BROADCAST ON MORE THAN 60 PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 330,000 LISTENERS The California Report David “Mas” Masumoto says he farms with ghosts. On his family’s organic peach, nectarine and grape farm south of Fresno, he points out pruning scars from long-time workers, and walks down rows of trees he planted with his father.
CalCAN
MAY 17, 2023
Last Friday Governor Newsom’s office released the May Revise, a part of the annual state budget process which updates the governor’s economic and revenue outlook. With the state facing significant economic uncertainty and a worsening deficit now projected at $31.5 billion, the May Revise maintains over $100 million in proposed reductions to climate smart agriculture programs while proposing a climate resilience bond.
Farmbrite
MAY 17, 2023
You've heard it before: you can't manage what you can't measure. That's why farm management software (FMS) like Farmbrite is becoming a must-have tool for farmers everywhere. If you're a farmer, chances are you've got lots of information about your farm that needs to be organized and tracked. You've probably also heard about how FMS can help keep everything in order.
Real Agriculture
MAY 17, 2023
The Black Sea grain deal that allows Ukrainian grain exports to continue has been extended by two months, a day before the agreement with Russia was set to expire. Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan announced Russia had agreed to the extension early Wednesday, sending grain futures markets lower as the second consecutive 60-day extension allayed concerns.
Ohio State University
MAY 17, 2023
- By Miles Baker Dr. Elena Irwin joined her colleagues in their monthly faculty meeting, unknowing of the morning's planned events. Dr. Irwin is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) and the co-founder and Faculty Director of the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State. In this seemingly ordinary faculty meeting, Dr.
Cropin Blog
MAY 17, 2023
Digitalization in agriculture can develop a risk-averse Agri-lending business model Smallholder farmers are central to the global food system as they cultivate a sizable portion of the world’s agricultural land. About 84% of the 570 million farms globally are smallholders who farm less than two hectares of land. According to a study published in World Development, they operate about 12% of all agricultural land and produce approximately 35% of the world's food.
Thought Farmer
MAY 17, 2023
A pandemic, inflation, and threat of a recession have taken the stability and momentum out of a lot of workplaces. Businesses, in turn, have become cautious about where they spend their budgets and what tools and platforms they choose to adopt, or retire. This often means culture tools—including intranet software—is sometimes the first cut. But is that the right move?
Real Agriculture
MAY 17, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peggy Brekveld, president of Ontario Federation of Agriculture to discuss Bill 97 and the potential impact it will have on farmland, plus you’ll hear a clip from Monday night’s episode of The Agronomists with. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio!
Farming First
MAY 16, 2023
Heidi Kühn of the United States will receive the 2023 World Food Prize for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods, and resilience after devastating conflict. The post Planting the Roots of Peace: Humanitarian Heidi Kühn wins 2023 World Food Prize for restoring agriculture to de-mined land in former war zones appeared first on Farming First.
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
MAY 16, 2023
Customer Owners, I am humbled by the vital role you all play in the success of our cooperative. This month is officially election month for the 2023 Board of Directors Election – a significant event in our calendar and an extraordinary reminder of our cooperative structure’s power and the inherent value of your participation in our board election process.
Agritech NZ
MAY 15, 2023
AgriTech New Zealand (AgriTechNZ) has grown significantly since our launch in May 2018. As a membership-based organisation, AgriTechNZ is run by an elected Executive Council and this year there are vacancies for four positions. AgriTechNZ connects innovators, investors, regulators, researchers and interested public. AgriTechNZ advances the ecosystem through advocacy, collaboration, innovation, talent and economic growth through international connections and missions.
Real Agriculture
MAY 15, 2023
The University of Guelph’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) within the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has announced a $1-million research chair. The Arrell Family Chair in Behavioural and Experimental Economics will support students and seed projects and enable the hiring of a lab manager for a growing research lab.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 16, 2023
Credit: Unsplash for World Economic Forum. Written by: Niko Simos May 16, 2023 Aquaculture, the practice of fish farming, is a recently growing industry that relies on cultivating aquatic flora and fauna specifically for human consumption. With rapid population increases around the world, the demand for fish and seafood is similarly increasing, making aquaculture an highly important source of food.
Sustainable Food Trust
MAY 16, 2023
In 2015, we quit our jobs and sold our flat in London to become farmers. Seven years on, we were the UK’s only organic duck egg producer – then it all came crashing down. In hindsight, what we did was crazy, but we have no regrets. When we quit our jobs to start farming, we had a small budget and lots of enthusiasm. Our mission was to earn a living as full-time regenerative farmers on just 10 acres in South West Wales.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
MAY 15, 2023
Listen to this story on The California Report Share Tweet This Story’s Impact BROADCAST ON MORE THAN 60 PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 330,000 LISTENERS The California Report The Food and Environment Reporting Network · Facing the floodwaters in California's San Joaquin Valley Allensworth, a farmworker town of about 500 people in California’s San Joaquin Valley, sits at the edge of an area called the Tulare Lake Basin, a patchwork of scrub brush and irrigate
Real Agriculture
MAY 14, 2023
Welcome to the Canola PODcast, sponsored by BASF’s InVigor® hybrid canola. In this episode, we delve into the world of Demonstration Strip Trials (DST) conducted by BASF. Join us as we explore the benefits of these trials, featuring insights from Sheldon Toews, a member of BASF’s Technical Service team, and John Badry, a fourth-generation grower.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 16, 2023
GreenWave’s founder, Bren Smith, harvests kelp on his farm. Credit: Patagonia/Ron Gautreau. Written by: Sarah Jordan May 16, 2023 Saltwater farming, also known as ocean farming or mariculture, is a revolutionary approach to sustainable agriculture that harnesses the power of the ocean to grow crops and produce seafood. Unlike traditional land-based farming methods, saltwater farming utilizes the vast resources and natural processes of the ocean to create a thriving ecosystem that provides numero
Agricultural Economics Insights
MAY 15, 2023
“What do you think will be the normal, or typical, corn price between 2025 and 2030?” There are many questions facing agricultural producers today, but chief among them may be how long we can expect prices to stay at current levels. As we have discussed, the current prices have afforded producers outstanding profit levels but have also been accompanied by higher costs.
Ohio State University
MAY 15, 2023
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Real Agriculture
MAY 13, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange to give us a Beef Market Update. We will also hear from Ranulf Glanville of Grainfox to discuss the markets. We will also hear from RealAgriculture’s Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson. Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!
Agribusiness Blog
MAY 15, 2023
For many retiring farmers, they think the pain is over when the write the check to the IRS for their final grain sales and equipment transactions. Even with good planning, this can be a hefty amount that may recur for several years during the transition process. Then comes the letter from the Social Security Administration – not to reward the producer with an additional benefit for years of hard work, but to remind them that their Medicare premium is going to be enormous because their final ye
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