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Farmer finds success in launching stonepicker hire firm

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Stonepicking regularly ranks as one of the most hated jobs in the farming calendar, but for ex-farmworker Carl Hobbs it is proving a profitable side-line business.

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What it takes to make Breakfast on the Farm

Real Agriculture

It’s been 10 years since Farm & Food Care Ontario hosted its first Breakfast on the Farm. Over the past decade, an estimated 30,000 people have attended the events at farms across Ontario with many visiting a farm for the first time to learn about where their food comes from and how it’s produced. On. Read More It’s been 10 years since Farm & Food Care Ontario hosted its first Breakfast on the Farm.

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Weekend reading: FDA’s curricula for middle and high school teachers

Food Politics

I started out my careeer as an instructor in a university biology department teaching cell and molecular biology. I got handed a nutrition course to teach and quickly discovered it was the best way to engage students in learning biology. I’ve never looked back. Now the FDA has made the same discovery: What captures the interest of students? FOOD! Yes, food can be used to engage students in inquiry-based science — really !

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Mathis selected to lead Texas A&M Department of Animal Science

AgriLife Today

Former student returns to lead world-class faculty, staff and students in animal science teaching, research and extension Clay Mathis, Ph.D., has been named the new head of the Department of Animal Science, making a return to the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, beginning Oct. 1. Mathis, a native of New Braunfels, is. Read More → The post Mathis selected to lead Texas A&M Department of Animal Science appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Case IH cranks up comfort with new cab for big AFS Pumas

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Longer wheelbase models in the Case IH Puma range have been given the AFS Connect treatment with telematics data recording and uploads to the MyCaseIH online portal, and refreshed controls in a more spacious cab.

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Equipment dealership consolidation a huge concern for farmers, RealAgristudies survey suggests

Real Agriculture

In July 2023, RealAgristudies looked at farmers’ opinion on consolidation and how it is impacting their farm businesses. While 90 per cent of farmers say that they are concerned about consolidation in the agriculture industry, not all industry verticals are viewed the same. Canadian farmers have the greatest concern about consolidation of equipment dealers, with.

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Annals of marketing to kids–Sweet drink collectibles!

Food Politics

I thought I had seen everything when it comes to marketing to kids, but I never would have imagined this one. Sweet drinks aimed at kids with animal-shaped tops: “Collect them all!” The photo was sent to me by a reader who spotted these in a Safeway in a suburb of Sacramento. I have not seem them in any of my local New York markets. The reader also send photos of the Nutrition Facts panel—19 grams of sugars in 6 ounces.

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Advice on grazing far-off-dry cows for correct dietary needs

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Far-off dry cows at grass could be getting too much energy if summer rainfall has produced lush regrowth. Cows either need to graze stemmy pasture, below 10MJ of metabolisable energy (ME)/kg of dry matter (DM), or stocking rates need to tighten.

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RealAg Radio: Cattle inventory reports, jobs numbers, and the latest sentiment index results, Aug 4, 2023

Real Agriculture

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: Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results; Buhler Industries looking for an investor; The latest jobs numbers, Taylor Swift, Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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5 Reasons Why Cities Should Create an Office of Urban Agriculture

Agritecture Blog

Images: piart/iStock/Getty Images Plus, MartinaDedic/iStock/Getty Images Plus. credit: Fast Company Editor’s Note: Agritecture continues to advocate for cities to take a leading role in shaping urban food and agriculture policy. In our work with the City of Dallas , we laid out five key priorities for their newly created urban agriculture office , centered around reducing regulatory barriers and empowering local residents to grow their own food.

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Strengthening California Farmers’ Climate Resilience

American Farmland

Harol Gonzalez-Gallardo is strengthening California farmers' climate resilience to increase their business viability and conserve natural resources. But his path to this position as AFT's California Agriculture Specialist is not a typical one.

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Tractor driver in intensive care after road crash

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A tractor driver is in intensive care in hospital following a road traffic accident in Suffolk. The driver, a man aged in his 30s, was driving a New Holland T7.230 tractor that was involved in a collision with an articulated lorry at the A140/A1120 junction at Little Stonham on Thursday (3 August).

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Farmers most bullish on crop price direction since September

Real Agriculture

Nearly 600 farmers weighed in on the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index in July, marking the sixth time farmers from the Insights Panel have answered questions on the financial health of the farm, confidence in marketing, whether it’s a good time to invest in the farm, and farmers’ mental health. Modelled after the Purdue Ag Economy. Read More Nearly 600 farmers weighed in on the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index in July, marking the sixth time farmers from the Insights Panel have answere

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Four Barriers of Farm Succession (and How to Overcome Them) 

Trimble Agriculture

Farmland is disappearing and the average age of the farmer is on the rise—do you have a farm succession plan in place? Over the last 75 years, 28 percent of agricultural land has been lost. Excessive regulations and industry challenges have resulted in a farmer pipeline problem, as the average age of farmers continues to rise without enough young people entering the field to ensure a smooth transition.

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3 Singapore-Based Companies Utilizing Controlled Environment Agriculture to Increase Local Food Supply

Agritecture Blog

Grace Lim and colleague at their proof-of-concept farm, GroGrace. courtesy of Urban Farming Partners. Written by: Niko Simos August 2, 2023 Singapore, a captivating island country and city-state nestled in maritime Southeast Asia, has long been renowned for its breathtaking skyline, bustling city life, and vibrant cultural tapestry. With a population of 5.454 million as of 2021, this thriving metropolis faces a unique challenge when it comes to sustaining its food supply.

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Farmer Focus: Back to the drawing board for next season’s barley

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Last month my comment was “puddles to dust” – how things change. It’s safe to say that my dryer is going to get much more exercise than with the 7% it dried in 2022. At the time of writing, we’re rained off, halfway through the winter barley and have wheat ripening fast.

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Generation gaps within unions creating more labour woes

Real Agriculture

Rail conductors, port workers, government staff, and even grocery store employees either are in the midst of a strike or have been on strike, sometimes more than once, in the last few years. Work stoppages are on the rise in several industries, but there’s more friction than just between employee and employer: disagreements and rifts. Read More Rail conductors, port workers, government staff, and even grocery store employees either are in the midst of a strike or have been on strike, somet

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USDA authorizes emergency haying, grazing of CRP acres in Iowa counties

Western FarmPress

Conservation Reserve Program acres in 46 counties have been released for emergency haying and grazing. This release includes counties with a documented 40% loss of forage production.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. These soft-bodied pests derive their name from the white, wool-like substance that covers their bodies, making them easily distinguishable from other aphid species. In this article, we will delve into the world of woolly aphids, exploring their behavior, lifecycle, ecological impact, specific control methods, and additional preventive measures to effectively manage

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Harvest 2023: Winter barley harvest yields average, OSR poor

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Winter barley harvest is nearly done, showing average yields and on-target specific weights, while oilseed rape is still coming in slowly. Now farmers are waiting for a weather window to get cracking on the winter wheat and spring barley.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 2: Corn fungicide timing, leafhopper trouble, and N in dairy manure

Real Agriculture

Green silks are slow to show up in some areas of Ontario — what gives? It’s early August and most of the corn should be tasseled by now, but July weather just didn’t push the crop as far ahead as is expected, explains host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. Why. Read More Green silks are slow to show up in some areas of Ontario — what gives?

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DTN Launches EcoField Data to Help Connect Farmers and Agribusinesses in Sustainable Farming

DTN

DTN ® , continues to deliver market-leading data and intelligence to the agriculture sector with the introduction of EcoField data specifically engineered to support the rapidly growing sustainable agriculture space. Agribusinesses and grain traders can tap into EcoField data to help support and expand sustainable farming practices and support ESG-forward production initiatives.

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Cover Cropping in Orchards case study

Caff

Do you want to learn more about the ins and outs of planting and managing cover crops from growers with cover crop experience? Check out our Cover Crops in Orchards case study! CAFF’s Ecological Farming team collaborated with nut growers in California’s Central Valley as part of a Healthy Soils Demonstration project from 2019-2022. As part of on-farm research paired with grower observations, we share takeaways on the impacts of cover cropping on soil metrics like total carbon, nitrog

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Video: Snatch-and-go start to Somerset winter wheat harvest

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Somerset grower Charles Quick managed to catch a break between the rainstorms to make a start on winter wheat harvest, before this week’s forecast of heavy rain. Cutting into a crop of Graham over the weekend on the outskirts of Taunton, Charles was pleased with budgeted yields of 8.

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Ghost cities, grain infrastructure attacks, and the future of trade deals between the East and West

Real Agriculture

Can we make it around the world in 27 minutes? We can if it’s a discussion on geopolitical happenings that impact North American agriculture! Settling in for their monthly discussion, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments dig in to what the recent Russian attacks on port and logistics infrastructure might mean to.

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How to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits

Share Food Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who have had their benefits electronically stolen on or after October 1, 2022 will now be able to replace their stolen SNAP benefits through federal funds. “SNAP is the nation’s most important food security program, helping more than 1.9 million Pennsylvanians put food on their tables to help them stay safe, healthy, and fed.

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Pyka Electric Spray Drone Approved by FAA for Commercial Operation in the U.S.

Global Agtech Initiative

Pyka's highly-automated uncrewed aircraft system is the largest ever to receive authorization for commercial operation in the U.S. The post Pyka Electric Spray Drone Approved by FAA for Commercial Operation in the U.S. appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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100hp Axos range returns with new Claas 200-series tractors

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The “Axos” name is returning to the Claas tractor range with the introduction of a pair of 92hp and 103hp machines destined for loader, field and general yard work on stock farms and for commercial horticulture. Powered by a 3.

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Soil School: Unlocking soil’s full yield potential

Real Agriculture

Understanding each field’s soil is key to maximizing yield potential. That’s the philosophy Fieldwalker Agronomy’s Jonathan Zettler takes to the field when advising clients on how to best manage the unique environments throughout their farms. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soil School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Zettler at Luymes Farms at Moorefield, Read More Understanding each field’s soil is key to maximizing yield potential.

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When life spirals out of control

Western FarmPress

Where I Come From: Sometimes life throws us more than we think we can handle. There’s nothing like a toddler, a seizure and an ambulance ride to swivel your head back around to gratitude.

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Golden Raindrops Crabapple: A Golden Jewel for Your Garden

Kavya Organic Farm

The Golden Raindrops Crabapple ( Malus ‘Golden Raindrops’ ) is a dazzling and enchanting ornamental tree that graces Gardens with its majestic beauty. Known for its abundant clusters of small, golden-yellow fruits and exquisite white blossoms, this tree brings a touch of opulence and elegance to any landscape. Its versatility, vibrant foliage, and ease of care make it a popular choice for enhancing the aesthetics and biodiversity of your garden.

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Photo of the Week: Sara Cox embraces farming roots at Royal Welsh

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Everyone was talking about the Royal Welsh Show this week – not least because BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox was back judging once more. Sara judged the Interbreed Beef Young Handler Competition alongside her father Graham. The stint marked a return to her farming roots, having grown up on the family farm in Bolton.

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The Agronomists, Ep 120: Wheat midge, grasshoppers, aphids and more with Drs. John Gavloski and James Tansey

Real Agriculture

Insect problems often come in cycles, waves, and even by stiff breezes. Knowing which pests are carried in, purposefully march in, or overwinter is key to determining when in the year to begin scouting and where to look. From sticky traps to sweep nets, the insect population in any crop is staggering. But not all. Read More Insect problems often come in cycles, waves, and even by stiff breezes.

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Congress Introduces Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act

American Farmland

Today, the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) and American Farmland Trust (AFT) partnered with Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) to introduce the bipartisan Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act in the Senate.

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The Marilee Crabapple Tree: A Regal Beauty for Your Garden

Kavya Organic Farm

The Marilee Crabapple tree (Malus ‘Marilee’) is a stunning and beloved ornamental tree that graces British gardens with its majestic beauty. Renowned for its breathtaking pink and white blossoms, vibrant foliage, and small, decorative fruits, this tree captures the hearts of gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike. Its versatility, elegance, and ease of care make it a popular choice for enhancing the aesthetics and biodiversity of any landscape.

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How to have a successful dairy transition – vet’s top tips

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A tailored dry-cow ration that delivers easy calving, controls milk fever and makes high-quality colostrum is the best start to a successful transition period. Further measures include monitoring body condition score and using tracking technology via collars or ear tags.

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University of Guelph students winners at national weed science contest

Real Agriculture

The University of Guelph’s weeds team were big winners at the Weed Science Society of America’s National Weed Science Contest in Union City, Tennessee this past week The 17-member team of graduate and undergraduate students have been preparing for months to test their weed ID, herbicide symptomology, sprayer calibration and farmer problem solving against students.

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