Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is already underway in some winter barley fields in southwestern portions of the province. Embro, Ont., farmer Ian Matheson and his family have been double cropping soybeans for two decades. He. Read More As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is alread

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Food Politics

JUNE 18, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Service’s Inspector General has reported on its investigation of the FDA’s mis-handling of infant formula shortages a couple of years ago: The Food and Drug Administration’s Inspection and Recall Process Should Be Improved To Ensure the Safety of the Infant Formula Supply. I see this as a direct result of Helena Bottemiller Evich’s reporting in Politico —the power of the press, indeed (she now writes Food Fix, to which I subscribe, and where she discusses this

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 18, 2024

Diversifying the UK Agrifood System: A Role for Neglected and Underutilised Crops. It’s really hard to pick potential NUS winners. So why even try? Support them all! Can markets for nature conservation be successful? An integrated assessment of a product label for biodiversity practices in Germany. Labelling agricultural products can support biodiversity conservation, but probably not on its own.

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NASDA

JUNE 20, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Stabenow and Thompson and Ranking Members Boozman and Scott: On behalf of the diverse undersigned organizations, representing pesticide manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and environmental non-governmental organizations, we are writing to express our support for the continuation of the role of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Interagency Work Group (IWG).

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2024

Cereals Canada is planning to take a major step toward an idea that’s been discussed in the Western Canadian grain industry circles for several decades — the creation of a new facility to bring together Canada’s grain industry institutions in one location and serve as a hub for grains research, product development, and technical support.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The FDA has issued its boringly titled Southwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study (2019 – 2024). The report seems designed to be boring. Its subject, however, is anything but. Let me do some translating ( in Italics ).

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Agri-tech

JUNE 17, 2024

A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties. The international study which appears in Nature reveals that at least 60% of the genetic diversity found in a historic collection of wheat is unused providing an unprecedented opportunity to improve modern wheat and sustainably feed a growing global population.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2024

After years of dry to extremely dry conditions in the pulse growing regions of Saskatchewan, it’s unlikely anyone is going to complain about a wet spring. The shift from dry to more average or even wet conditions creates some fantastic yield potential for growers, but it also creates a perfect environment for root rots, including. Read More After years of dry to extremely dry conditions in the pulse growing regions of Saskatchewan, it’s unlikely anyone is going to complain about a we

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Food Politics

JUNE 17, 2024

To stay in good standing as Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists, members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics must complete a certain number of continuing education credits. Here’s one way to get them (sent to me by a member who wishes to remain anonymous). Here’s what they need to learn to earn them: Comment Did participants learn about the cons of Splenda (and artificial sweeteners in general) as well as the pros?

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Food Tank

JUNE 19, 2024

Food Tank is rounding up 20 podcasts that take listeners on a journey of food and agriculture systems around the world. These shows highlight the efforts of food producers, reflect on how eaters’ earliest memories in the kitchen shaped who they became today, and offer solutions for sustainable ocean management. Whether you’re looking for a true-crime story, an engaging interview with food policy champions, or trying to navigate the latest health and wellness fads, there’s a show for everyone. 1

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Diamide seed treatments provide increased control of billbug pressure in furrow-irrigated rice. But what if you did not treat the seed and you notice billbug populations mid-season?

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Next year will mark the first time in the 46-year history of Canada’s Farm Show (formerly Canada’s Farm Progress Show) that the Regina-based show isn’t held in June. In 2025, the show instead will be held March 18, 19, and 20, and will continue in March hereafter. The show says the timing will help farmers.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The current bird flu pandemic is a huge worry, because the current strain, H5N1, is highly pathogenic. Although there have only been 4 reported cases in humans since 2022, the strain has infected: Nearly 100 million chickens have been affected. 101 herds of dairy cattle. The CDC says: “Mammals can be infected with H5N1 bird flu viruses when they eat infected birds, poultry, or other animals and/or if they are exposed to environments contaminated with virus.

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Food Tank

JUNE 18, 2024

School cafeterias are notorious for serving up chicken nuggets and pizza that resemble fast food more than nutrition, but millions of schoolchildren across the nation will soon have a better chance of eating healthy, sustainable meals. New nutrition standards for child nutrition programs just released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will help schools improve menus.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 21, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist’s work improves cotton sustainability The post Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

If you put your feet in the oven and your head in the freezer, on average, you’re at a perfect temperature. This week, Ontario is an oven and Western Canada is an icebox, and both extremes create challenges for farmers. There are plenty of questions about spraying in these hot conditions, and some winter crops. Read More If you put your feet in the oven and your head in the freezer, on average, you’re at a perfect temperature.

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Food Politics

JUNE 20, 2024

This is a report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe: Commercial determinants of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region. This report describes how i”7500 deaths per day in the Region are attributed to commercial determinants, such as tobacco, alcohol, processed food, fossil fuels and occupational practices. These commercial products and practices contribute to 25% of all deaths in the Region.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 21, 2024

Entomologist shares data investigating product effectiveness from rice stinkbug trials. Plus, will a Section-18 exemption be justified for Endigo ZCX in the 2024 Midsouth rice crop?

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 17, 2024

Graduate and transfer student Mason Marshall ’26 shares his journey to studying ornamental plant production. The post Student blooms in horticulture field, from an Odessa plant nursery to doctoral research appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Once peas have emerged and get growing, it’s time to scout for pea leaf weevil feeding. Feeding by adult pea leaf weevils creates notches on the clam shell leaves, but it’s the damage done by larvae feeding on the roots that causes economic losses in pea crops. Pea leaf weevil is not an issue in. Read More Once peas have emerged and get growing, it’s time to scout for pea leaf weevil feeding.

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Agri-tech

JUNE 19, 2024

An innovative project to re-purpose existing drugs for their potential as antibiotics has uncovered a highly promising candidate with a potent and unique way of killing drug resistant bacteria. A research collaboration between the University of Leiden, the Netherlands and the John Innes Centre, UK screened a chemical library of 352 small molecules for antimicrobial activity.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

My Generation: Despite millions of dollars invested in telling our farm stories, less than a quarter of Americans deeply trust what they hear about food production. Here’s what the gap looks like and how to bridge it.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 20, 2024

Center helps inform legislators, advance policy to benefit farmers, ranchers, others The post Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

As the mercury rises and the growing season kicks into high gear, it’s time to dive into another hot topic in farm safety — literally. High heat, humidity, and direct sun are key to crop production, but can be potentially deadly to farmers and farm workers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, Read More As the mercury rises and the growing season kicks into high gear, it’s time to dive into another hot topic in farm safety — literally.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

A new study finds that trees and other plants emit volatile organic compounds that react with anthropogenic pollutants, leading to formation of summertime air pollution. The post Plants: The hidden culprits behind Los Angeles’ smog appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 21, 2024

Matt and Tanner Hogue are a father-son team. They are both concerned about moisture management but approach it differently. Learn more about their production strategies.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Four years ago, Jordan McMahon wasn’t sure if he would go to college. Today, he is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar and published researcher. He recently graduated from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and will be pursuing a master’s degree, eventual Ph.D., and a career in agriculture.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 18, 2024

What can the dairy industry learn from beef cattle genetic selection and vice versa? That’s what’s to be determined in a four-year, $1.6 million research collaboration between the Canadian Angus Association (CAA) and Holstein Canada. Myles Immerkar, executive director of CAA, says that the collaboration draws on the strengths of the two breed organizations.

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UnderstandingAg

JUNE 20, 2024

I pulled this image up on GoogleEarth yesterday. The photo below shows an area 12.5 miles wide, by 6.5 miles vertically, much of it in Rock Dell Township, Minnesota where our farm is. Hayfield is in the upper left-hand corner. The green area in the middle is along Hwy 30, and at the top is the Oslo subdivision. This satellite image reveals that nearly every foot of this area has been tilled and "turned black," which is typical of "ag country.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Whether they're managing their individual farms or their joint acres, Matt and Tanner Hogue work together. 'It’s a ‘Where did it rain? What needs to be done today?’ partnership.

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Food Tank

JUNE 16, 2024

inKind is an investment company, based in Austin, Texas, working to aid small independent restaurants. Founded by Johann Moonesinghe, the company has helped to finance and support over 1,500 restaurants and plan to finance hundreds more this year. Moonesinghe, a restaurant owner and investor, launched inKind when he recognized a lack of accessible funding in the hospitality industry.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2024

Farmers in six Ontario counties have until Tuesday, June 18, to plant corn and still receive production insurance coverage through Agricorp. The announcement came late last week for corn acres being planted in Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Chatham-Kent, Essex, and Elgin counties. “Wet weather in parts of Ontario is creating difficult planting conditions for some corn.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

JUNE 19, 2024

Erin Lenninger is a Conservation Coordinator with Wisconsin Farmers Union and is working on the new project, Farm Climate Smart WI. She engages with small and underserved producers in Northeast Wisconsin to connect them with conservation resources. I often tell people my title may not accurately reflect the work I do. I wish I was bringing deep conservation expertise to every interaction.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 21, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Potential for a weather premium and next week’s USDA report offer much-needed rally opportunities for corn and soybean.

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DTN

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s windy outside, the air is dry, and so is the vegetation; these are variables that often lead to wildfires. However, there are more ingredients than just these that cause fires. Fire weather is a combination of conditions that set the stage for the rapid spread of wildfires. The critical weather conditions that determine fire weather risk are: 1.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2024

Canada is a huge country with a relatively low population. In theory, that leaves plenty of land for growing food. But between the Canadian Shield, permafrost, the Rockies, highways and infrastructure, cities and towns there’s far less land available than you might think, and less every year. That means the demand put on each acre. Read More Canada is a huge country with a relatively low population.

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Sustainable Harvest International

JUNE 19, 2024

In February 2024, Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) Board of Directors and staff members gathered in the north of Belize to witness partner farmers in action. We invited three board members to share their experience of how SHI’s sustainable farming practices transform the lives of farming families. The success of these Belize farmers and of hundreds of other SHI families is the foundation of SHI’s ambitious vision to transform 1 million farms in Central America.

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